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Home Office U-Turn on Asylum Seeker Hotel Locations

The Home Office has reversed its stance and agreed to disclose the locations of asylum seeker hotels to food delivery giants Deliveroo and Just Eat in a bid to crack down on illegal working.

Big Tobacco targets kids in the metaverse

Tobacco companies are exploiting the metaverse to promote smoking and vaping to children, bypassing real-world regulations. Experts warn of dire health consequences and call for urgent virtual safeguards.

Surrey chippie fined £10k for illegal hire

A Surrey chippie owner faces a hefty Home Office fine after being accused of hiring an undocumented worker. The case highlights the growing crackdown on immigration violations in small businesses.

Neighbour illegally cuts down 30ft tree in bitter row

A furious homeowner was left devastated after a neighbour chopped down a beloved 30ft tree without permission in a dispute over the garden view. The shocking act has sparked legal action and community backlash.

Mexican Cartels Kidnap Thousands for Forced Labour

Mexican drug cartels are abducting thousands of people, including children, to work as forced labour in illegal industries, reveals a disturbing new report. Victims endure brutal conditions in cannabis farms, construction, and even fast-food outlets.

Trump Admin Loses Migrants from Deportation Flight

Dozens of migrants scheduled for deportation to El Salvador were lost by the Trump administration after failing to board their flight, raising serious concerns over immigration enforcement.

UK-Germany Deal to Combat Small Boats Crisis

The UK and Germany have signed a landmark treaty aimed at curbing illegal migration via small boats. The agreement focuses on intelligence sharing and joint operations to dismantle smuggling networks.

Nicotine pouches mimic sweets, target kids

The UK Trading Standards body raises alarms as nicotine pouches resembling sweets are being marketed to children, sparking calls for stricter regulations.

UK inflation rises to 4% in December

UK inflation surges unexpectedly to 4% in December, driven by rising tobacco and alcohol prices. Experts warn of prolonged cost-of-living pressures as the Bank of England faces tough rate decisions.

Australia, Canada push for fossil fuel ad ban at COP28

A coalition of nations, spearheaded by Australia and Canada, is advocating for a worldwide ban on fossil fuel advertising, drawing parallels to tobacco restrictions. The proposal is set to be a key topic at the upcoming COP28 climate summit.

24-hour eviction notices for illegal traveller camps

Local authorities across the UK are enforcing stricter measures against unauthorised traveller encampments, with new powers allowing evictions within just 24 hours. Discover how this policy shift is impacting communities.

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