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Two hero cops refused bravery medals sparks demand for change in honours system

The refusal to honour the two hero cops with bravery medals came after news that they would be recognised.

Daily Record

Minister wants nuclear test veterans to have medals by Remembrance Day

The Government announced in November last year that those who took part in the UK’s atomic bomb test operations would receive medals.

The Independent UK

'I knew I had to leave' - Refugee families came to Manchester desperate for help - now they face an uncertain future

There are hundreds of refugees living in hotels in our city, but soon they'll be forced to leave

Manchester Evening News

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Tories lose 1,000 seats as Starmer eyes Labour general election win

Labour has become the largest party in local Government for the first time since 2002

Evening Standard

Jill Biden meets Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty at Downing Street

The US first lady is in London to represent her husband, President Joe Biden, at the coronation service at Westminster Abbey.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak defiant despite Tories suffering major losses in local elections

Labour claimed its victories so far suggest Sir Keir Starmer will be able to enter No 10 after a national vote.

The Independent UK

‘Terrible’ night for Tories as Labour takes key councils in local elections

The results mean Labour is on course to win the next General Election, campaign co-ordinator Shabana Mahmood has said

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Local elections 2023: 7 key results you missed overnight as Tories lose over 100 seats

Labour claimed they are 'on course' for victory at the next general election as the Tories lost key councils and well over a hundred councillors in a local election drubbing

Daily Mirror

Tories suffer council losses as Labour and Lib Dems make gains in elections

Rishi Sunak’s first electoral challenge saw the Conservatives lose control of a series of councils.

The Independent UK

Conservatives suffer heavy losses in first electoral test for Rishi Sunak

Labour gained control of Plymouth, where the Tories had run a minority administration – a result branded “terrible” by Government minister and local MP Johnny Mercer – then did the same in Stoke-on-Trent, another general election battleground

Wales Online

First electoral test for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees Tories taking heavy losses in the local elections

Early results in Greater Manchester are continuing to flow in

Manchester Evening News

Tories suffer losses in first electoral test for Sunak

Labour and the Liberal Democrats both made gains as the Tories suffered setbacks.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer: Labour on track to win general election after local results

Opposition leader hails ‘very, very good’ outcome of local elections after his party takes control of key councils

The Guardian - UK

Not just about the trees: Labour hopeful on the doorsteps in Plymouth

Council candidates say voters are raising national issues such as cost of living ahead of this week’s elections

The Guardian - UK

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Daily Record

Tory government minister U-turns on posthumous bravery award plan for Scots cops

Johnny Mercer told MPs in January he would look at recognising bravery but has now devastated the families of PC George Taylor and Detective Sergeant Ross Hunt.

The Guardian - UK

Afghan refugees told to leave London say they lost jobs and school places

GCSE pupils struggling to complete education and NHS appointments lost after move to Wetherby in Yorkshire

The National (Scotland)

UK Government plans could lead to 'homeless' Afghan refugees, campaigners warn

THE UK government has announced plans that could see Afghan refugees “forced into homelessness”, warn campaigners...

Evening Standard

Livid London MP slams ministers for ‘abandoning’ five British children hiding from Taliban in Kabul

A furious London MP slammed ministers on Tuesday for “abandoning” five British children in Kabul under the Taliban’s brutal rule.

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Manchester Evening News

Government announce £35 million new funding to help local councils rehome Afghan refugees

Afghan families living in hotels across the UK will be given three months notice to leave

The Independent UK

Ministers warned over ‘eviction notices’ being given to Afghan refugees

Veterans minister Johnny Mercer said the UK Government is offering a generous package of support to help 8,000 Afghans move out of hotel rooms.

Manchester Evening News

Concerns refugees could be 'forced out of hotels' and 'pushed into homelessness' under new government plans

Downing Street have confirmed reports of a package which would see Afghan refugees removed from hotel accommodation

The Independent UK

Afghan refugees ‘evictions plan’ deeply concerning, say campaigners

It comes after reports suggested Afghan refugees are set to be forced out of hotels as part of new Government plans.

The Guardian - UK

Afghan refugees face homelessness under UK plans, say rights groups

Ministers announce refugees in hotels will be offered move to a home on condition they accept first offer

Wales Online

Thousands of refugees to be evicted from hotels under Government plans

The move, due to be announced by veterans minister Johnny Mercer, will reportedly see refugees offered a property,

The Independent UK

Afghan refugees ‘to be evicted from hotels’

Thousands of Afghan refugees currently living in hotels in the UK will reportedly be offered a property under new Government plans.

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