Ministers are facing fresh calls not to abandon welfare reform, amid growing concern that some graduates in full-time work are taking home less than those on sickness benefits. Pat McFadden, the new work and pensions secretary, has said he intends to prioritise helping young people into jobs, making employment support his central focus. The issue […]
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has launched an urgent review of Britain’s modern slavery laws after a last-minute legal challenge prevented the deportation of a migrant to France under the government’s new “one in, one out” returns scheme. A 25-year-old Eritrean migrant, who arrived by small boat on 13 August, was due to be among the
Explaining the value of monarchy, Clement Attlee once remarked: “We do want a little light, colour and symbolism in our national life.” His words seemed fitting on Thursday as Windsor Castle staged an extraordinary spectacle for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to Britain. The visit opened with a dramatic arrival: three helicopters carrying the
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A Dereham man who admitted to having a s3xual relationship with a teenage girl more than a decade ago has avoided prison after confessing to police years later. Jason Wall, now 31, began the relationship in 2013 when he was 18 or 19 and the girl was just 13 years old. Norwich Crown Court heard
The Supporting Disabled Older Workers Project has been released to coincide with National Inclusion Week, an annual event that promotes inclusive workplaces. New research from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals that disabled older workers are almost twice as likely to face negative treatment when applying for jobs or promotions compared to their non-disabled peers.
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It has become one of the most familiar and at times irritating mantras of Britain’s railways. Now commuters are set to hear even more of the “See it. Say it. Sorted.” campaign, as the Department for Transport launches a refreshed version of the safety message. Updated announcements will be rolled out on trains and Tubes
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The Home Office has failed for a second consecutive day to deport migrants to France under the new one-in, one-out returns deal, after a flurry of last-minute human rights claims stalled removals. Seats reserved on an Air France flight from Heathrow to Paris on Tuesday were left empty, despite letters sent to migrants confirming their
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Police in Norfolk solved fewer than one in ten burglaries last year, newly released figures have revealed. Of the 2,582 break-ins reported to the force in the year to June 2025, 2,360 went unsolved. In two-thirds of cases, officers were unable to identify a suspect. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, show
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A Norfolk social club’s attempt to shake up its live music line-up ended in controversy at the weekend after members hurled abuse at a local band. The Naked Lights, an alternative indie group from Norwich, performed at Toftwood Social Club near Dereham on Saturday night in what had been billed as a chance to offer
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Travel across the South East of England was disrupted on Monday as high winds caused several trees to fall, blocking roads and delaying ferry services. A yellow Met Office wind warning remains in place for most of England and Wales until 18:00 BST. The weather service warned that strong gusts could cause travel disruption and
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