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The Home Secretary has accused some pro-Palestinian protesters of not wanting peace in the Middle East.Shabana Mahmood said the decision by campaigners to continue their protests after Donald Trump’s declaration that the “war is over” in Israel yesterday.She previously branded some pro-Palestine protesters as “fundamentally un-British in nature” after one said they “don’t give a f*** about the Jewish community right now.”Ms Mahmood confirmed that the Government was considering new powers to ban demonstrations outright.She told the Commons: “Protests have continued, both before the peace agreement and after the peace agreement in the Middle East.”I think we can conclude that…

British politicians have won the support of more than 16 countries to reform the European Convention of Human Rights in a bid for Governments across the continent to tackle illegal migration.The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been blamed for stalling thousands of asylum deportation cases with more than 16 countries understood to have thrown support behind Britain’s move to change the way courts interpret the treaty.Governments in Europe want greater freedom to deport migrants even if a move if claimed to impact on their right to a family life.The proposals are likely to require amendments to the ECHR…

If you’ve treated yourself to the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select, unveiled during a packed keynote event held by Amazon last month, there’s something critical missing that you’ll find on every other Fire TV device.There’s no support for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) on the Fire TV Stick 4K Select at launch. And you could be waiting a few weeks before you’re able to run some of the best VPNs on the market.Speaking to GB News, a spokesperson for NordVPN confirmed the omission: “At initial retail availability, the new Fire TV 4K Select running Vega OS won’t support VPN apps,…

Wage growth in the UK cooled slightly over the summer, as unemployment ticked up slightly.Annual growth in employees’ average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August, down from 4.8% over the three months to July, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).The national unemployment rate rose slightly from 4.7% to 4.8%.The ONS has said the unemployment rate should be treated with caution and it is taking additional steps to address concerns about the quality of the data.Liz McKeown, the ONS’s director of economic statistics, said: “After a long period of weak hiring activity, there…

English managers have a history of taking on jobs in places you might not expect them to.Ex-Yeovil and Bristol City manager Gary Johnson spent two years in charge of Latvia, who England play on Tuesday in their World Cup qualifying match.That got us thinking about other English managers that have taken charge of international football teams.It’s a tenuous link, we know. But we’ve put together a list of 10 – past and present – can you get them all?

Gill DumminganHealth correspondent, North WestFamily handout/InstagramPhoebe has an aggressive form of liver cancerThe parents of an eight-year-old girl with a rare form of liver cancer have launched a campaign to fund potentially life-saving treatment abroad.Phoebe, from Altrincham in Greater Manchester, has already had 80% of her liver removed and her family say they have been told her only chance now is to have a transplant.But the procedure has only been successful a few times anywhere in the world, and in the UK the three NHS centres which could potentially do it have decided it was not appropriate.Her parents disagree, saying:…

As the nights draw in, Aldi has come up with a new solution for pet owners worried about visibility during dark evening walks.The supermarket’s new winter pet safety collection launches on October 23, promising “enjoyable and safe” excursions when daylight is in short supply.Proving that furry friend safety doesn’t have to break the bank, the range starts at just £4.99, and includes clever LED collars, illuminated harnesses, and bright neon coats designed to make dogs visible to passing traffic.Aldi has thought of the owners too, with reflective running gear that’ll keep you spotted during those early morning or late evening…

Scottish Gamekeepers AssociationMore than 200 wildfires have broken out across Scotland this yearA multi-agency meeting will be held in the Highlands later to look at the devastating impact of recent wildfires in Scotland. It follows a series of blazes at Carrbridge and Dava in the Cairngorms national park, which landowners described as the biggest in living memory. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said this year had presented an “unprecedented” wildfire risk, with more than 200 incidents across the country. The summit in Grantown, hosted by the Scottish government, will consider ways to improve resilience and prevent future outbreaks.It…

Bright’s grasp on an England starring role began when she played in five of their six matches at the 2019 World Cup en route to the semi-finals.She was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the semi-final defeat by the United States – a game which hinted at future success for England, albeit one that ended on a sour note for Bright personally.As a mainstay under former manager Phil Neville, Bright was among those who had started to steer England towards a major tournament final, but had just come up short, as interest in the women’s game was…

Drivers have been warned of new enforcement measures in effect across a major UK region, which will see thousands face fines and new enforcement. It comes after Fife Council introduced significant road safety measures aimed at protecting vulnerable road users and improving accessibility across the region.Since early September, motorists can now face financial penalties for pavement parking offences, while residents in the Cowdenbeath area are being asked to provide feedback on proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits in several local communities. Both initiatives support Scotland’s ambitious goal of eliminating road deaths and serious injuries by 2050. Local authorities have been…