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Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK

Migrants are falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse in order to stay in the country, exploiting rules brought in to expedite the process of securing permanent residence for genuine abuse victims A BBC investigation has found that legal advisers are encouraging some to make up abuse allegations. One …

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Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds Migrants are falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse in order to stay in the country, a BBC investigation has discovered. They are exploiting rules brought in by ministers to help genuine victims of abuse to …

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The Papers: 'UK economy takes triple hit' and 'Cheers, Timmy!'

'UK economy takes triple hit' and 'Cheers, Timmy!' Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the Daily Mirror in her interview that the war with Iran is a "folly", affecting families in the US, the UK and around the world. The Guardian says Reeves' comments were sparked by the IMF's forecast that, out …

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Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music

Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music Stormzy's stab-proof vest, which he wore during his headline set at Glastonbury, is one of the centrepieces of a new exhibition highlighting 125 years of black British music. The Music Is Black: A British Story is the …

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Diplomacy on ice: Mark Carney and Alexander Stubb play hockey

'I can feel the difference' - Americans react to soaring gas prices President Donald Trump said over the weekend that oil and gas prices "could be the same or maybe a little bit higher" in the coming months. US & Canada ‘I pray they come together’ - Americans react to …

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Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you

To get the most out of a gym session, fitness class or a run, do it at the time of day that best suits your own natural internal body clock, say health researchers. Early risers or "larks" should exercise in the morning for maximum benefit, while night owls should train …

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Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party

A new German online search engine is helping people to discover if their ancestors were members of the Nazi Party. Christian Rainer, from Austria, told the BBC he found the name of his grandfather "within a few seconds". "I found out that he became a member of the Nazi Party …

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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told the BBC a "small bit of economic pain" is worthwhile for long-term international security. As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the US-Israel war with Iran could plunge the global economy into recession, Bessent said the conflict was to eliminate the threat of …

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Driver jailed over death of mum hit by crane while pushing pram

Driver jailed over death of mum hit by crane while pushing pram A lorry driver has been jailed for 13 months after he admitted causing the death of a woman who was struck on the head by loose crane equipment while pushing a pram through a village. NHS healthcare assistant …

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Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

US Vice-President JD Vance has taken issue with Pope Leo, after his public sparring with Donald Trump about the war in Iran. A heckler in the crowd at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia shouted as Vance chided the pontiff to "be careful when he talks about matters of …

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