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The Royal Navy's plan to end its role in charge of tackling Channel migrants shows the Home Office's policy is "unravelling", the shadow home secretary has warned. Yvette Cooper warned that Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, is more interested in "chasing headlines" than tackling the illegal gangs that traffic people across the Channel. "Yet another Conservative policy on Channel crossings has completely unravelled while the number of lives put at risk in dangerous crossings is still rising," she said in a statement. "Conservative Ministers have repeatedly chased headlines rather than doing the hard work to tackle the problem. "The Navy was pulled into this because Home Office ministers were already failing and this comes on top of damning reports into failings in the Home Office management of Border Force, as well as hundreds of millions of pounds wasted on the unworkable Rwanda scheme. "Labour has set out a serious alternative plan to fund a new cell in the National Crime … [Read more...] about Royal Navy’s withdrawal from Channel migrant patrols ‘shows Home Office policy is unravelling’

When Kate Blake decided to move to the Isle of Harris and set up an arts studio with her husband six years ago, she expected to cater for a steady flood of tourists seeking a peaceful getaway. Instead, the Covid crisis kept visitors away from the couple's Hebridean Design Company business for two years. And just as they were hoping for respite this summer, widespread ferry disruption described as an “island catastrophe” left the shop empty again. “We’re holding our breath waiting for the next disaster to happen,” says Blake. “Our takings for July were considerably down on last year when we were still under some Covid restrictions. "Everybody has noticed that the roads are quieter, there’s a lot of cancellations for self-catering holidays. [Ferry disruption] is going to have a long-term impact. It’s been a very disappointing year. "There have been instances where people have had to sleep in cars as they couldn’t get off the island.” The couple are far from alone. Repeated … [Read more...] about Scottish islanders suffer disastrous summer after Nicola Sturgeon’s ferry failures

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The UK’s economy shrank over the last three months as spending on test and trace and the Covid-19 vaccine programme subsided, figures show. Gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.1% between April and June, the Office for National Statistics said. It is a big step down from the first quarter of the year, when GDP rose 0.8%. The data may not be the start of a recession – which is defined as two quarters of GDP decline – but experts are predicting the UK will slip into a recession later this year. “While we see increasing signs of underlying weakness in the economy, we expect a more severe downturn to take place only from towards the end of this year,” said Yael Selfin, chief economist at KPMG UK. The downturn is likely to start next quarter after Ofgem hikes the price cap on energy bills in October … [Read more...] about GDP falls 0.1% as Covid-19 vaccination programmes wind up

Everton v Chelsea: Pictures SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea chief Todd Boehly has teamed up with Newcastle ’s Saudi owners in a new investment project away from football. Boehly completed his takeover of the Blues at the end of May after previous owner Roman Abramovich had put the club on the market. Related articles Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd's £42m deal, Chelsea close in on duo Everton keen on three Chelsea stars as Tuchel closes in on Gordon Boehly is the co-founder of Cain International alongside his fellow Chelsea director Jonathan Goldstein, who is currently the firm’s chief executive. And on Monday it was announced that Cain International and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, … [Read more...] about Chelsea chief Todd Boehly teams up with Newcastle’s Saudi owners on a new project

THE cost of living crisis is seeing households across the UK doing what they can to cut back on unnecessary costs. And there are ways to boost your cash without even leaving your home . We've compiled a list of some 50 ways to earn a bit of extra dosh on the side, from selling your old clothes or becoming a part-time product tester. If you're unable to work, have a full-time job or are maybe a stay at home parent, there are loads of things you can do to earn some extra money. And the extra cash may go a long way for millions of households who are battling against a cost of living crisis. Soaring energy bills and rising inflation has meant households are having to fork out more just for everyday essentials. If you are looking at making some extra money on the side, don't be put off by the thought of paying more tax on the cash you make. Normally, you'd have to pay tax on any earnings over the personal allowance for basic tax-payers , which is £12,570 for … [Read more...] about 50 ways to boost your income as wages fall and cost of living hell hits

A disagreement over the state of a McDonald's order has led to the arrest of a man who was wanted in connection with a murder . Police in Kennesaw, Georgia, apprehended the customer after a minor altercation turned into a police chase after he called the police on himself. Video footage from a police body cam showed the murder suspect trying out his fries and being less than impressed with the quality of the food, which he complained were "lukewarm". READ MORE: Politician promises that he will never eat a 'whole plate of dog penises' ever again The man in the video, identified as Antoine Sims, 24, could be heard saying: "I tried the fries, they were lukewarm, but they weren't hot." Kennesaw Police officer David Buchanan said: "The owner said he was cursing at him and wanted him to leave and to be issued a criminal trespass warning." Officers then searched for Sims' name in their database, where they received an alert bringing their attention to a warrant for … [Read more...] about Wanted murderer called police on himself to complain of ‘lukewarm’ McDonald’s chips

Graphic images have documented the horror wounds a woman suffered after a large dog severely attacked her and chewed her like "a piece of meat ". The woman, 52, who does not wish to be identified, was on the receiving end of a brutal Bully Kutta attack after she walked her two small dogs. Eight months on from the attack and she is still recovering, spending three weeks receiving a skin graft in hospital , stitches and intense rehab to recover her walking. READ MORE: Bible bombshell as bloody siege prophecy foretold by Jesus is 'proven true' The dog bite on her right thigh was said to have been so deep that it severed through nerves and a chunk of muscle tissue. The attack has left the woman "scarred" and with no feeling below the knee, and she is still unsure of whether prosecution has been brought toward the owner of the vicious dog. She said: "Why are people still allowed to own dogs like this? There have been two very young children killed recently in … [Read more...] about Woman needed skin grafts for grim injuries after dog chewed her ‘like a piece of meat’

“It’s strange how you develop an aesthetic that you like. It’s trial and error of finding things that you find appealing.” Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images The opening line of Roxy Music’s “ Do the Strand ” — saxophone blasting, synthesizer twisting — flies off the hinges with: “ There’s a new sensation, a fabulous creation .” Yes, the lyrics insist that it’s a danceable solution to teenage revolution. But I also happen to think it’s a perfect description of Bryan Ferry himself, the wildly debonair bard who served as the band’s front man and chief songwriter throughout their five decades together. Starting with their 1972 eponymous debut, Roxy’s whole ethos, held over from their art-school rearing, was that there weren’t any limitations to what was coming out of the studio — the complex arrangements, the absorbent influences. Sure, compose an ode to an inflatable doll. Why not throw in that oboe solo ? More of this melancholic … [Read more...] about The Most Seductive and Poetic of Roxy Music, According to Bryan Ferry

By Joseph Lee & Andre Rhoden-Paul Published 13 May comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The government wants to cut up to 91,000 civil service jobs to save money, the UK's top civil servant says. The aim is to return to 2016 staffing levels within three years, Cabinet Secretary Simon Case said in a letter to civil servants seen by the BBC. Downing Street said it had not ruled out a recruitment freeze or compulsory redundancies as part of planned cuts. A civil service union said the plan was "ill thought-out" and added strike action was "very much on the table". Mr Case, in the letter to civil servants on Thursday night, acknowledged the job cuts would be "challenging" and that civil service staffing had grown "substantially" since 2016, partly because of the pandemic. "We must consider how we can streamline our workforce … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson wants to cut up to 91,000 civil service jobs