A Cambridgeshire business has been thrust into the centre of a major undercover BBC investigation exposing how suspected people smugglers allegedly use UK-registered companies to handle payments for illegal Channel crossings. Undercover BBC footage captured inside Afg Mobile Repair in Woolwich, south-east London, during an investigation into alleged payments linked to illegal Channel crossings.Credit: BBC…
Sir Keir Starmer said the decision to postpone dozens of May council elections had been “locally led” as he defended the Government’s U-turn on the plans after further legal advice. Votes in 30 English councils had been postponed to help town halls through a major reorganisation of local government. But the Ministry of Housing, Communities…
The King has hosted a reception to say a special thank you to workers who are helping to make a difference in their local communities. Charles and Camilla, along with the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke of Gloucester, mingled with a selection of key local and regional government workers who deliver vital services across…
WonderWorld Group has secured a major funding package from Bank of Scotland to support growth in England and upgrades to its Scottish sites. The Glasgow-headquartered company, which operates 13 family entertainment centres, has opened a new venue in Southampton, creating 30 jobs and marking a key step in its UK expansion. Narinder Singh Baryah, managing…
Plans for a new nationwide UK digital ID are sparking widespread public concern, but some critics including far-right politicians are fuelling fears with unproven claims that it will be used to boost government control over people’s lives. They warn that digital ID will be used to store data on vaccinations and carbon footprint and limit…
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The Indie-pop group Bastille will headline the series on August 23 in Lower Castle Park with support from Arthur Hill, Orla Gartland, and Alfie Templeman. Bastille was founded in 2010 by singer-songwriter Dan Smith, alongside drummer Chris ‘Woody’ Wood, guitarist Will Farquarson, and keyboardist Kyle Simmons. Dan has announced the concert through an Instagram advert…
The confectionery company is responsible for a wide range of popular chocolates in the UK, including Time Out, Flake, Double Decker, Crunchie, Freddo and the classic Dairy Milk. But not all Cadbury chocolates hang around forever. Some are discontinued, whether it be due to a drop in sales or the changing tastes of customers. Discontinued UK…
The Scottish Government confirmed it would attend Monday’s Fife Council‑led summit, and UK representatives have been asked to join Tuesday’s Scottish Government taskforce. READ MORE: ExxonMobil: Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran to close Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes had proposed to meet with bosses at the Fife ethylene site on Tuesday, 25, also inviting GMB…
David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the UK, has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year. The 59-year-old disclosed that the discovery came after his wife, Samantha, urged him to get tested following a radio interview about prostate cancer. What started as a simple check-up evolved into a series of…