UK’s new eVisa scheme ‘could create digital Windrush scandal’! B
Open Rights Group say digital documentation system is prone to data errors, system crashes and other glitches The Home Office is poised to rollout a new digital document to replace existing legacy documents. Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/PA Millions of migrants have been…
UK facing ‘tsunami of missed cancers’ in wake of pandemic, experts say! B
UK nations saw largest falls in diagnosis of lung, breast, colorectal and skin cancers in 2020, figures show An NHS member of staff looks at the results of a lung scan. The study calculated that between April and July 2020,…
The Lib Dems need a tight policy focus – but the stunts are here to stay! B
The general election result vindicated Ed Davey’s ease with a blunt visual metaphor, but the party also needs to distinguish itself from Labour Ed Davey arrives at the Lib Dem conference in Brighton in typically understated fashion, continuing the general…
Totò Schillaci, Italy’s goalscoring hero of 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59! B
Totò Schillaci celebrates after giving Italy the lead in their 1990 World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy The former Italy striker Totò Schillaci, who inspired his country to third place at the 1990 World Cup, has died at the age of…
DWP warns legacy benefits recipients to take immediate action.H
The Department for Work and Pensions has warned people to act within three months (PA Archive) Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events…
Boy, 12, who threw stones at police becomes youngest to be sentenced after Southport riots_P
The youngster is believed to have been one of a group of people who threw missiles at a mosque and bricks at police officers after misinformation over the stabbing suspect spread on social media. The clean up after the riots…
Calls for major change to iconic UK theme park as visitors demand free entry! B
The major seaside resort once allowed visitors to enter for free and only pay for individual rides, and many think something the policy should return. Many residents are in favour of making the popular amusement park free to enter. (Image: Getty)…
Sir David’s tribute to natural history broadcasting ‘pioneers’! B
Sir David Attenborough says the BBC’s natural history broadcasting unit in Bristol has “led the world to be truthful”. Sir David Attenborough (Image: Broni Lloyd-Edwards/PA Wire ) The corporation is celebrating 90 years of output from the studios. Sir David, 98,…
Labour frontbencher accused of ignoring the homeless over housing demolition! B
Labour’s Housing Minister is being criticised by his constituents for failing to intervene in a dispute that could see the local council make them homeless. The MP has so far refused to intervene in the dispute between constituents and the…
£105 warning over ‘vampire devices’ hiking up energy bills, expert states! B
‘Vampire devices’ consume a surprising amount of energy and may be the culprit behind unnecessarily heightened energy bills. An expert has warned of some typical household items that require a lot of energy (Image: Getty) An expert has issued a stark…