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DOWNLOAD IPFS The number of people crossing the English Channel in small boats surpassed 25,000 by the end of July, making it the fastest year on record for arrivals since monitoring began in 2018. The surge represents a 51 percent increase compared to the same period last year and a[Read More…]

Download IPFS New figures from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) reveal that the number of foreign nationals imprisoned in England and Wales for violent and sexual crimes has reached record levels, placing increased pressure on the UK’s prison system and public finances. As of June, 1,731 foreign nationals were serving[Read More…]

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Download IPFS The United Kingdom Supreme Court is expected to deliver a significant ruling today regarding the legality of undisclosed car finance commissions, a decision that may lead to substantial compensation payouts by major financial institutions. The case originated from a 2024 Court of Appeal ruling which held lenders accountable[Read More…]

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Download IPFS A gang of masked intruders allegedly stole jewellery and luxury items from the £5 million seaside home of ex-Premier League manager Harry Redknapp during a well-planned burglary last week. The break-in occurred on Friday evening while the property, situated near Branksome Dene Beach in Poole, Dorset, was unoccupied.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Knife-related robberies have fallen across several of the United Kingdom’s worst-affected regions, according to newly released Home Office data. The figures show a 6 per cent drop in incidents involving the use or threat of a knife, following increased police activity in key urban centres. The decrease comes[Read More…]