A British Chinese fashion designer hopes her new runway show will help people within the East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) community to “feel seen” in society. Margaret Sam, 28, is believed to be the first British Chinese designer to showcase her clothing at the Museum of the Home in Hoxton, London, which is sponsored by...
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Germany could adopt Rwanda plan paid for by UK
Under Mr Stamp’s proposal, the asylum procedures in Rwanda would be conducted under the supervision of the United Nations. “We currently have no third country that has come forward, with the exception of Rwanda,” he said in a podcast by Table Media, published on Thursday. Mr Stamp, a member of the junior coalition FDP party...
Decision to drop Rosebank review fight could ‘jeopardise’ jobs, says Lamont
Whitehall’s decision not to fight a legal challenge against drilling for untapped oil could “jeopardise” energy and jobs in Scotland, a Commons frontbencher has warned. John Lamont, Conservative shadow Scotland secretary, described oil and gas as a “crucial industry” north of the border, before Scotland Secretary Ian Murray said he should “stop scaremongering”. The UK...
Commons leader outlines ‘packed legislative agenda’ for Parliament’s return
MPs can expect a “packed legislative agenda” on their return to Parliament, Commons leader Lucy Powell said, including Bills on renters’ reform and water regulation. In the coming weeks, the Government is also expected to focus on improving workers’ rights, tightening the rules on MPs’ second jobs, and tackling the root causes of the energy...
Rachel Reeves promises to ‘co-design’ policy with business group leaders
Rachel Reeves held talks with the leaders of some of Britain’s biggest business groups on Thursday, vowing to “co-design” Government policy with them ahead of the October Budget. The Chancellor, who embarked on a major charm offensive with businesses while in opposition, said she would “continue the strong partnership” now that Labour is in Government....
Oasis: Mancunian rockers who took on the world before their acrimonious split
Oasis were one of the most successful groups to emerge during the Britpop era of the mid-1990s before their bitter split in 2009, prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. Formed in Manchester in 1991, the rock band was led by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher and his brother, lead...
British safety adviser killed in missile strike on hotel in Ukraine
“An ordinary city hotel was destroyed by the Russian Iskander,” he said in his evening address on Sunday, adding the strike was “absolutely purposeful, thought out… my condolences to family and friends”. The Russian defence ministry did not respond to a request for comment. Reuters was not able to independently verify if the missile that...
Flights axed as Storm Lilian brings travel disruption to bank holiday weekend
Flights have been cancelled and drivers urged to take care as Storm Lilian sweeps across parts of the UK ahead of what could be the busiest August bank holiday on the roads on record. Strong winds of up to 80mph are forecast in northern parts of England and Wales on Friday, with travel disruption, flooding,...
UK weather forecast: Thousands plunged into blackout and hit by travel carnage as Storm Lilian’s 80mph hurricane-force winds strike
Storm Lilian has wreaked havoc in Britain and Ireland after it touched down in the early hours of Friday morning. The storm, which was named yesterday, has ripped across the north of England and south of Scotland – leaving transit and powercut chaos in its wake. One flight from London Heathrow to Edinburgh just after...
Grandad on hunger strike scolds ‘third world Britain’ in furious protest: ‘I will die for this country!’
A 78-year-old grandad from Blackpool has hit out at “broken Britain” amid the ongoing migrant crisis, claiming the UK has become a “third-world country”. Paul Durant has told GB News of his hunger strike demonstration in protest against the surge in illegal migrant crossings and has gone without food for 18 days. Speaking to host...
Nature and sports campaigners to take to streets over water pollution
Green groups and sporting bodies will take to the streets of London for a march in autumn to call for clean water. Environmental activist and singer Feargal Sharkey will be joining the wide range of groups including River Action, Greenpeace, the Wildlife Trusts, British Rowing and British Canoeing for the protest on October 26. The...
Mike Lynch, the Autonomy founder finally cleared of fraud after more than decade
British technology tycoon Mike Lynch – reportedly one of six tourists missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Italy – founded software giant Autonomy in 1996, and made his name as one of Britain’s most influential entrepreneurs through the company. He has been described at points as the Bill Gates of Britain,...