Migrants who cross the Channel into the UK 'are 24 times more likely to go to prison than Brits'
Channel migrants are 24 times more likely to be in prison than Brits, analysis by the Conservative Party shows. This is a dramatically larger share than the average for Brits, which comes to just 0.14 per cent, studies show. It is also said to be 18 times higher than the ratio of the total migrant population that is in prison, which is 0.18 per cent. For Albanians, the figure is 6 per cent, among Iraqis it is 2.7 per cent, while 1.6 per cent of Iranians are in prison. Those from the main nationalities arriving are far more likely to commit crime and end up in prison than the general population.
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July 03, 2025 01:10 UTC
Jeff Bridges picks the greatest movie of the 1970s
Jeff Bridges picks the definitive movie of the mid-1970s: “A vibe of the times”The 1970s were an incredible time for film. The decade also saw the rise of many movie stars who are still going strong to this day, one of whom was Jeff Bridges. “If you want some weird, visual, acoustic stuff to wash over you, check out a movie called The Forbidden Zone [sic],” he recommended. “Bright wrote The Forbidden Zone [sic], and my wife Susan was a dancer on that. Forbidden Zone is now considered a cult classic, to the point where reports of a sequel have even been floated.
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July 02, 2025 20:56 UTC
UK shuts both its Afghan resettlement schemes without warning
“Most of the Afghans evacuated so far are from a Pashtun background, who have tribal links with the Taliban. They have come to the UK, got their residency, and travelled back to Afghanistan to support the Taliban. There are women, girls, musicians, and activists all stuck in Afghanistan who would like to come to Britain. We are contacted daily by people who tried to come via these schemes who never got any response. By March 31, 2025, 21,316 Afghans had been relocated under ARAP.
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July 02, 2025 18:56 UTC
Pound Drops Amid Uncertainty Over UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves
The position of Rachel Reeves, Britain’s most senior finance official, was the subject of growing speculation on Wednesday after she appeared visibly upset in Parliament as Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to guarantee that she would keep her job. Mr. Starmer had previously committed to keeping Ms. Reeves in her role as chancellor of the Exchequer until the next general election, but when asked on Wednesday by Kemi Badenoch, leader of the opposition, to repeat that pledge, he avoided the question. But in an interview later with the BBC, Mr. Starmer said that Ms. Reeves had done “an excellent job as chancellor” and that she would continue in the post “for a very long time to come.”Ms. Reeves became chancellor last year amid high expectations. She was the first woman to hold the position, one of Britain’s great offices of state. She emphasized her credentials from previously working at the Bank of England and vowed to restore fiscal credibility to Britain after it was shaken by the tax and spending plans of the former prime minister Liz Truss.
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July 02, 2025 18:39 UTC
3 Managers Arrested Over Deaths at U.K. Hospital Where Lucy Letby Worked
Three senior managers who worked at the hospital where Lucy Letby, then a neonatal nurse, was convicted of murdering seven babies have been arrested as part of a police investigation into manslaughter by “gross negligence.”Cheshire Constabulary, the local police force responsible for investigating a series of baby deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital, said the three people were part of the hospital’s “senior leadership team” between 2015 and 2016. Ms. Letby was convicted in 2023 of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others during that period. Ms. Letby was sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison. In the arrests of the three senior managers, the police did not name the suspects, in accordance with internal guidelines and British privacy laws. But they said the managers had been arrested on Monday on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and had been released on bail as the investigation continued.
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July 02, 2025 16:23 UTC
Rachel Reeves in Tears in UK Parliament As Questions Are Raised Over Her Role
The position of Rachel Reeves, Britain’s most senior finance official, was the subject of growing speculation on Wednesday after she appeared visibly upset in Parliament as Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to guarantee that she would keep her job. Mr. Starmer had previously committed to keeping Ms. Reeves in her role as chancellor of the Exchequer until the next general election, but when he was asked on Wednesday by Kemi Badenoch, leader of the opposition, to repeat that pledge, he avoided the question. However later on Wednesday, the prime minister’s office expressed support for Ms. Reeves, saying that she was “going nowhere.”Ms. Reeves became chancellor last year amid high expectations. She was the first woman to hold the position among Britain’s great offices of state. She emphasized her credentials from previously working at the Bank of England and vowed to restore fiscal credibility to Britain after it was shaken by the tax and spending plans of the former prime minister Liz Truss.
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July 02, 2025 15:03 UTC
40 years on, Steve Cram recalls his world record hat-trick
SEB Coe, Steve Ovett, Saïd Aouita, John Walker, and Joaquim Cruz are among the legendary names that race to mind when assessing the rivals who drove Steve Cram to greatness. “I knew him from junior school football days but he’d moved to a different school by the time of the race,” recalls Cram. July 27, Mile, Oslo: Cram defeated Coe and broke his world record with a time of 3:46.32. August 4, 2,000 metres, Budapest: Cram snatched the world record from New Zealander John Walker with a time of 4:51.39. Cram will share insights, images and footage, 40 years after becoming the first athlete to set world records at three different distances.
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July 02, 2025 13:41 UTC
Patients face ‘unnecessary pain’ as NHS imposes minimum waiting times, experts warn
Patients face ‘unnecessary pain’ as NHS imposes minimum waiting times, experts warnPatients face ‘unnecessary pain’ as NHS imposes minimum waiting times, experts warn. Picture: AlamyBy Shannon CookPatients risk being left in “unnecessary pain” as NHS chiefs force hospitals to introduce minimum waiting times for treatment, health experts have warned. It said commissioners may wish to set “activity planning assumptions”, which can include introducing minimum waiting times. “There are millions of people waiting for planned treatment, and the Government has made waiting times a key target for the next election. NHS organisations do need to strike a balance with those patients needing emergency care, primary care or mental health care, too.
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July 02, 2025 13:26 UTC
UK researchers aiming for ‘radical leap’ in chronic wound treatment
A UK university and a charity are among those taking part in a major new European Union-funded project to develop injectable hydrogel treatment for hard-to-heal wounds. These deep cavity chronic wounds, caused for example by pressure ulcers or diabetic foot ulcers, are a major source of pain and distress and account for 2-4% of healthcare costs in Europe. When completed, the hydrogel which is developed from safe, sustainable materials, will be a “radical leap in chronic wound treatment”, according to those behind the project. Professor Matteo Santin, who is leading the work at Brighton, said: “Chronic wounds don’t just damage skin – they erode confidence, independence, and quality of life. The charity will coordinate a series of workshops and co-creation activities, ensuring that people living with chronic wounds and their carers actively help shape the hydrogel platform.
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July 02, 2025 13:25 UTC
Cricket goes AAA as AI slashes game production time
LightFury Games ’ office in a Bengaluru shopping mall feels more like a gaming den than your typical white-collar abode. On the day I visit, chief executive and co-founder Karan Shroff is still buzzing from the spring conference season. “Everybody makes better games, has better skills, better experience,” Farren adds. “Success is when I can find someone to replace me and move on to the next problem.”AI permeates every department. “Humans are using these tools to push the envelope so we can do greater things much more quickly.
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July 02, 2025 11:45 UTC
Best in Class: UK, US highschools take the lead in HSBC Hurun Global Rankings
Westminster School (London) led the list, sending over 40% of its 200 annual graduates to Oxbridge. St Paul’s School (London) moved to second position, with around 40 of 220 students each year heading to Oxbridge or Ivy League institutions. St Paul’s Girls’ School (London) remained at fourth, consistently sending a third of its 120 graduates to Oxbridge or the Ivy League. King’s College School (London) climbed into the top five, driven by improving placement results, as per the report. London’s Westminster School has topped the HSBC Hurun Education Global Highschools list for the third consecutive year, with a commanding academic record and centuries of legacy.
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July 02, 2025 11:31 UTC
Patients risk being in ‘unnecessary pain’ over NHS minimum waits for treatment
Patients risk being left in “unnecessary pain” as NHS chiefs force hospitals to introduce minimum waiting times for treatment, health experts have warned. As first reported in The Times, the policies include blanket minimum waiting times of 12-16 weeks in some regions. It said commissioners may wish to set “activity planning assumptions”, which can include introducing minimum waiting times. Tim Mitchell, president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, said: “Used in this way, minimum waiting times risk distorting clinical priorities and leaving patients in unnecessary pain and anxiety. “There are millions of people waiting for planned treatment, and the Government has made waiting times a key target for the next election.
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July 02, 2025 10:33 UTC
Landmark review launched into parental leave and pay – MHCLG in the Media
The government has launched a review into the parental leave and pay system – the first of its kind in Britain – to help working families and give children a better start in life. Working Families CEO Jane van Zyl described it as “a vital opportunity to build a parental leave system that supports the needs of families today”. The review co-led by DBT and DWP is part of the government’s Plan to Make Work Pay. “Through our Plan to Make Work Pay, we’re already improving the parental leave system with new day 1 rights. This ambitious review will leave no stone unturned as we deliver for working families.”
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July 02, 2025 10:01 UTC
Pilots suspended after another Air India flight struggles during takeoff hours after Ahmedabad crash
Read our Privacy noticeOn 12 June, just 38 hours after the deadly Air India flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing over 260 people, another flight from the same airline from Delhi to Vienna faced a serious safety scare. In the wake of the incident, Air India has also cut its international wide-body operations by 15 per cent to accommodate intensified safety inspections. An Air India spokesperson said in a statement: “Upon receipt of the pilot’s report, the matter was disclosed to DGCA in accordance with regulations. The pilots have been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation.”The Independent has reached out to Air India for further comment. Meanwhile, the preliminary report on the Air India Ahmedabad crash is expected to be released by 11 July, according to NDTV.
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July 02, 2025 09:45 UTC
Rachel Reeves’s future as chancellor in balance after emotional PMQs
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July 02, 2025 08:46 UTC