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Joshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaMigrants will have to prove they are contributing to society to earn the right to remain in the UK, the home secretary is set to announce.In her Labour conference speech, Shabana Mahmood will outline a series of new conditions migrants have to meet to qualify for indefinite leave to remain.Under the proposals, legal migrants will have to learn English to a high standard, have a clean criminal record and volunteer in their community to be granted permanent settlement status.Labour says the policy draws a clear dividing line between the government and Reform UK, which says it would…

Bradley is upset with the rule because at 11½-4½ down going into the 12 singles, his side needed as many points as possible to try and eke out a win. The score became 12-5 before a ball had been struck.A remarkable comeback on Sunday saw the US come mightily close to catching Europe but they ultimately fell short, losing 15-13.”It has to change,” said Bradley after the defeat.”I have a few ideas but I’m not going to tell you right now. It’s obvious to everybody in the sports world, in this room. Nothing against Viktor. But that rule needs to…

A firefighter has been seriously injured after part of a building collapsed while crews tackled a large fire at a derelict mill.Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said he was hurt after crews were sent to the blaze at Pioneer Mill in Milltown Street, Radcliffe, at 19:50 BST on Saturday.Nine fire engines and specialist vehicles including aerial appliances and a high-volume pump were deployed.A GMFRS spokesman said the injured firefighter was treated by his colleagues and paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital.He added: “The fire has now been extinguished but firefighters remain on the scene dampening…

The Met Office has issued an urgent yellow weather alert for fog, warning Britons that journey times this morning will be affected. The warning was issued at 3.27am on Monday, and is expected to continue into the morning. Dense fog is expected in certain areas, especially across East Anglia where visibility could fall to 50 metres in places. According to the Met Office, “fog that has developed through Sunday night is expected to persist through the Monday morning travel period” so delays are expected.Heavy fog can be seen throughout Britain this morning | GB NEWSPeople have been advised to leave…

Motorists could face penalties of up to £1,000 this autumn if they fail to remove leaves from their vehicle’s windows and windscreen. The hefty fine applies under Regulation 30 of The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, which requires drivers to keep all windows clear of obstructions.The fines come after experts issued a warning about this often-overlooked regulation as autumn brings increased leaf fall across the UK. The rule mandates that motorists must ensure complete visibility through their windscreen and windows before beginning any journey.The regulation applies to any obstruction that could impair a driver’s view, with autumn leaves…

Tahnee McCorry says the programme is the most important work she does in her fight to end violence against women and girlsA unique educational programme in Northern Ireland’s prison service has seen hundreds of convicted criminals voluntarily learning about male violence against women and girls.The charity White Ribbon NI has been running the workshops across Hydebank Wood, Magilligan and Maghaberry prisons.Tahnee McCorry, the charity’s chief executive, said it was the most important work she did in her fight to end violence against women.It is also believed to be unique across prison services in the UK and Ireland.”The difference in this…

Fast bowler Van der Gugten says Glamorgan can succeed in the top flight, if they keep up the standard of a 10-match unbeaten run between May and mid-September following a slow start.”It’s huge for the club, it’s been really nice especially after the first three rounds and how we turned it around, how we’ve played since then has been very pleasing,” the Dutchman said of the promotion charge.”If we play like that in div one, I can’t see why we won’t have some success.”However, Glamorgan’s supporters and management realise the importance of strengthening the squad if they are to achieve…

Young people will have their benefits scrapped if they refuse job offers or training under new plans set to be revealed by Rachel Reeves. The Chancellor is also expected to pledge to end long-term youth unemployment by guaranteeing any young person paid work if they have been unable to find a job or training for at least 18 months.The “youth guarantee” will see thousands of young people who are unemployed or unable to work due to sickness offered help by authorities. However, if this is refused, their benefits could be cut. Almost one million people aged between 16 and 24…

Young people who have been out of a job or education for 18 months will be offered a guaranteed paid work placement, Rachel Reeves is set to announce.Those who do not to take up the offer could face being stripped of their benefits.In her speech to Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, the chancellor will promise “nothing less than the abolition of long-term youth unemployment”. Reeves is also expected to make the case for a society founded on “contribution”, where “hard work is matched by fair reward”.It comes ahead of November’s Budget, with the chancellor under pressure to balance the public…

Pittsburgh are six-time Super Bowl winners – a record they share with the New England Patriots – and their defence of the 1970s became known as the Steel Curtain.The franchise has continued to be renowned for its defence and this would have been a performance to make proud the Steelers’ late president Dan Rooney, who was the US ambassador to Ireland from 2009 to 2012.Minnesota earned more first downs, more yards and had more time in possession, yet back-up quarterback Carson Wentz was stifled by the Steelers throughout.The 32-year-old was sacked six times and intercepted twice, and the second of…