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Damian Grammaticaspolitical correspondent andKate Whannelpolitical reporterReutersRefugees will have to wait longer than the current five years before they can apply to settle permanently in the UK, under changes the government has said it is planning to the asylum system. It has also confirmed that the route enabling refugees to automatically bring close relatives to the UK – which was temporarily suspended in September – will be permanently scrapped.Details of the new conditions refugees will have to meet in order to settle in the UK and be accompanied by family members will be set out later in the autumn. It comes…

Jose Mourinho’s latest return to Stamford Bridge ends in frustration as Chelsea secure a narrow Champions League victory over his new club Benfica thanks to Richard Rios’ first-half own goal.MATCH REPORT: Mourinho defeated on Chelsea return as Blues beat BenficaAvailable to UK users only.

Angela FergusonNorth WestGreater Manchester PoliceNineteen non-compliant e-bikes were seized during the operation, police saidPolice have seized a number of illegal e-bikes as part of a joint operation with immigration enforcement officers in Manchester.One person was arrested for a visa violation and 19 e-bikes were taken off the streets during the action, run in conjunction with the Home Office.The operation focused on food delivery riders suspected of riding dangerously on illegally modified e-bikes in the city centre, Greater Manchester Police said.It came after the government announced tougher laws to crack down on illegal working and those abusing the gig economy, a…

Deep in the bowels of the ACC, two factions of Sir Keir Starmer’s loyal support base were at loggerheads. To the left, literally and perhaps politically, stands Tom Baldwin.A former journalist and close friend of the Prime Minister, Mr Baldwin served as communications chief for the anti-Brexit People’s Vote campaign before penning the Prime Minister’s biography.Sir Keir’s former Chief of Staff, Sam White, sits to the right, only separated by polling guru Scarlett Maguire. The fiery exchange was sparked by a debate around why Labour won the 2024 General Election, with Mr Baldwin seemingly disregarding Sir Keir’s efforts to win…

Royal fans have complained they are unable to understand Meghan Markle’s calligraphy in As Ever’s latest Instagram post.The Duchess of Sussex is a self-confessed expert in calligraphy, learning the skill during her handwriting classes at her Catholic school.She eventually taught calligraphy between 2004 and 2005 as a second job to take up while acting.Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, took to Instagram with an outdoors photograph showing greenery, superimposed by beautiful white calligraphy.Royal fans issue complaint about Meghan Markle’s calligraphy: ‘I can’t even read it!’ | PAIt read: “Let me tell you ’bout the birds and the bees and the flowers…

The head of one of Britain’s best-known pub groups has launched a blistering attack on government measures, warning that “bad policy” is draining money from the hospitality industry.Jonathan Neame, chief executive of Shepherd Neame, said Westminster’s decisions had piled “road blocks” in front of pubs, hitting profitability and choking investment.The Kent-based company revealed a 7.9 per cent drop in pre-tax profits to £6.3 million for the year ending June 28, with the firm blaming more than half of its rising costs directly on government action.“If you look at the cost rises we’ve faced, more than half of that is down…

Australian actress Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have ended their marriage after almost two decades together, according to multiple reports. The Hollywood power couple, who wed in Sydney in June 2006, have reportedly been living apart since early summer.Sources confirmed to the BBC that the pair have separated, whilst TMZ first broke the story citing insiders familiar with the situation. The split comes after 19 years of marriage between the Oscar-winning actress, 58, and the Grammy-winning musician, 57.Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have ‘filed for divorce’ | GETTYThe couple are parents to two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17,…

An elderly woman’s milestone 80th birthday celebration turned sour when her family was hit with parking penalties. The pensioner’s son, Patrick Williamson, had dutifully paid for parking spaces for both his mother, Barbara Williamson and brother at a car park on Anlaby Road, adjacent to Hull railway station, on May 28.Despite believing they had done everything correctly, the family later discovered they had fallen foul of a confusing dual-operator system at the site. The mix-up resulted in penalty notices demanding up to £100 per vehicle from Smart Parking Ltd, casting a shadow over what should have been a joyous occasion.The…

Emma Vardy Panorama reporterPanorama’s Rory Bibb spent seven months working undercover as a designated detention officer at Charing Cross police stationAdjusting his uniform, Rory Bibb glanced in the mirror before setting off to start his new job. “I feel ready,” he told his video diary.This was no ordinary first day. For the next seven months, Rory was employed as a designated detention officer at London’s Charing Cross police station. He was also secretly working for Panorama, capturing shocking video evidence of misogyny, racism and officers revelling in the use of force.The had placed an undercover reporter within the UK’s largest…

Tottenham close to agreeing new contract with Rodrigo Bentancur, Manchester City and Real Madrid are monitoring Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, Arsenal will offer Bukayo Saka more than £250,000-a-week to extend his contract.Tottenham are set to agree a new contract with 28-year-old Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, whose current deal runs out in the summer of 2026. (Athletic – subscription required), externalManchester City and Real Madrid are monitoring France winger Michael Olise as Bayern Munich consider offering the 23-year-old an improved deal. (Teamtalk), external Arsenal are willing to pay 24-year-old England forward Bukayo Saka, whose contract runs out in the summer of…