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The High Court’s decision for The Bell Hotel in Epping to continue housing asylum seekers has been branded “shocking” and a “let down” to locals.Speaking to GB News, Reform UK Branch Secretary for Epping Forest Karen McIvor said the community feels they are “banging their head against a brick wall” in getting the hotel closed down.FULL STORY HERE.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces one of the most difficult fiscal balancing acts in decades when she delivers her Autumn Budget on November 26. Economists say she must raise between £35billion and £45billion by 2029-30 while trying to avoid stifling growth or unsettling markets.Maxime Darmet, Senior Economist at Allianz Trade, said the task was “to keep the target of a balanced current budget by 2029-30 without harming GDP growth, raising inflation, or shaking financial markets.” He added that this year’s exercise would match last year’s £41.5billion tax haul and together form “the biggest back-to-back tax collection since Denis Healey’s Budgets in…
James May has taken to social media to seemingly complain about the lack of respect shown to veterans during this year’s Armistice Day silence.Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I, is observed each year on November 11 at 11am, the exact time fighting stopped in 1918. Traditionally, it’s a moment for a two-minute silence to remember those who have died in conflicts since 1914.Also known as Remembrance Day, it has evolved into a time to honour all who have lost their lives in war.James May complained about the lack of respect shown to veterans during this year’s Armistice…
Looking to give your home a gift that keeps on giving this festive season? A robot vacuum cleaner might be the perfect present for yourself—or someone on your Christmas list. Finding the right robot vacuum can feel like hunting for hidden treasures among the UK’s deals this Black Friday. You need to balance price, suction power, app compatibility, and special features—whether it’s tackling stubborn pet hair or reaching those tricky corners.With top brands like Dyson, Roborock, Eufy, iRobot, and Xiaomi offering a wide range of robot vacuum cleaners across dozens of UK price points, choosing the perfect model can be…
Avon and Somerset Police said the man had voluntarily attended an interview with officers on Monday.During the band’s set on the West Holts Stage, the crowd were encouraged to chant “death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]”.The force added: “The matter has been recorded as a public order incident while we continue to investigate and consider all relevant legislation.”Police said they had received legal advice about the investigation in October from the Crown Prosecution Service.The force said voluntary interviews were “commonly used in investigations where an individual agrees to attend and an arrest is not considered necessary”.It added: “Attendees…
George Ford returns at fly-half and Freddie Steward at full-back for England’s much-anticipated showdown with New Zealand on Saturday at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.Tom Roebuck has recovered from an ankle problem and replaces the injured Tommy Freeman on the right wing.In the forwards, Sam Underhill starts on the open-side flank with Guy Pepper on the blind-side and Ben Earl at number eight.With Ollie Chessum out, Alex Coles partners captain Maro Itoje in the second row, while Fin Baxter, Jamie George and Joe Heyes are the starting front row.Head coach Steve Borthwick has again opted for a 6-2 split on the…
Sheehan was named as assistant to Michael Duff in the summer of 2023 and was placed in interim charge of the first team in December of the same year following the manager’s departure.Under Sheehan’s guidance, the Swans took 11 of the 21 points on offer before Williams was appointed as Duff’s permanent replacement in January 2024.But little more than a year on, Sheehan was back in temporary charge after Williams was sacked.The former Republic of Ireland international led his side to an even better run second time around as Swansea claimed 24 points from his 13 games as boss to…
Kensington and Chelsea Council have seized around 1,000 rental e-bikes from major operators including Lime, Forest, Voi and Bolt since the start of the year.The Conservative-run borough has collected over £81,000 in penalties from the companies as part of a major campaign to tackle badly parked bikes.The council launched the crackdown after hundreds of complaints from residents about bikes being dumped on pavements or blocking roads. Locals said the abandoned bikes were creating safety hazards, especially for people with pushchairs, wheelchairs, or visual impairments.Council enforcement officers now patrol the borough, removing any bikes that cause an obstruction or pose a…
The Government’s flagship counter-terrorism scheme is “no longer keeping people safe”, according to a damning new report.A three-year report by the Independent Commission on Counter Terrorism (ICCT) found Prevent is being used too broadly and needed a “radical overhaul”.Officials have seen a surge in referrals to the programme in the wake of the Southport murders and are expecting a record total this year.The report found 90 per cent of people referred to Prevent over the past decade had been turned away because they had no obvious ideology, yet could go on to commit violent crimes.It comes amid an ongoing inquiry…
Meghan Markle’s festive Netflix programme is set to premiere on the same date as a significant state occasion at Windsor Castle, creating an overlap in public attention between the Royal Family and the Sussexes.The former actress will release a Christmas episode of With Love, Meghan on December 3, the day German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in Britain for an official state visit.The streaming special will feature the 44-year-old sharing her preferred Christmas traditions, seasonal crafts and recipes alongside several celebrity guests.Meghan confirmed the release on Instagram, writing: “Embrace traditions and make new ones this holiday season. With Love, Meghan: Holiday…