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Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (640+ words) His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary Michelle Skeer said police forces are falling short of what the public expects Police forces are failing to properly investigate online child sexual abuse, a new report has warned, as demand significantly outstrips resources....
Hundreds of asylum seekers moved to army barracks as more hotels close
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (459+ words) The total number of hotels used for asylum accommodation has dropped below 190 Eleven more asylum hotels have closed as the government continues its programme of relocating individuals to alternative housing. The closures, confirmed on Tuesday evening, include sites that previously…...
Asylum hotels "spiralled out of control, minister admits as more closures announced
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (470+ words) The move is expected to save "65 million a year and brings the total number of hotels used to house asylum seekers below 190 Eleven more asylum hotels have closed as the government continues its programme of relocating individuals to alternative housing....
NHS faces migrant staff exodus as workers feel unwelcome in UK
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (422+ words) Aroung 43% of international health workers are considering leaving the UK amid tightening visa rules Two in five international health workers are considering leaving the UK, with many citing feelings of not being welcome amid anti-immigrant rhetoric. The union Unison warns…...
Top children's author missed awards ceremony because of EU passport rules
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (507+ words) Exclusive: Michael Rosen said he received "vast amounts of abuse" after mentioning Brexit Celebrated children"s author, broadcaster and academic Michael Rosen set off before dawn on Monday morning from his home in north London to reach Stansted airport for…...
More than 10 asylum hotels set to be closed by UK government
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (148+ words) The government is set to close 11 more "asylum hotels" next week as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle illegal immigration. - This action is part of a wider strategy to completely cease the use of hotel accommodation for irregular migrants....
Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (420+ words) The move is part of an attempt to end asylum hotel accommodation altogether The government is expected to close down 11 more so-called "asylum hotels" next week as it tries to move faster on tackling illegal immigration. The closure of the…...
Sudanese migrant arrested in UK after four people die trying to cross the Channel
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (376+ words) Two men and two women died off the coast of France on Thursday A Sudanese migrant has been arrested on suspicion of endangering life after four people died attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat. Two men and…...
Four people die as dinghy capsizes in Channel crossing attempt
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (259+ words) The Independent Four people die as dinghy capsizes in Channel crossing attempt - Four people, two men and two women, have died after a small boat carrying migrants attempting to cross the Channel capsized off the coast of France. - The incident…...
Four people die as migrant boat sinks during Channel crossing
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (123+ words) The situation is "still being assessed, officials say Four people have died after a small boat carrying migrants attempting to cross the Channel capsized off the coast of France, French local authorities have said. Officials in Calais said in a…...