Poll: Should Middle Class Areas House More Migrants?
Over 900 small boat migrants arrived in the UK in three days. Andy Burnham says wealthier areas should house more asylum seekers, sparking debate.
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Labour minister squirms as Jon Kay grills them on asylum hotels
BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay grilled Labour minister Anna Turley on the Government's pledge to close asylum hotels, noting 160 remain despite a peak of 400.
Farage: I didn't want to resign, establishment forced me
Nigel Farage claims he never wanted to resign as Clacton's MP, but the political establishment forced him, as voters head to the polls in a by-election.
Minister: Housing migrants in affluent areas is 'fairness'
Home Office minister Anna Turley says housing asylum seekers in affluent areas is a matter of fairness, as over 3,000 migrants arrive since Burnham became PM.
Burnham defends migrant housing plan for 400-person village
The Government defends plans to house 1,200 migrants in an Oxfordshire village of 400, with Burnham insisting wealthier areas must 'play their part'.
Poll: Should wealthy areas house more migrants? PM says yes
Prime Minister Andy Burnham insists wealthy areas must 'play their part' in housing asylum seekers, amid a revolt in Piddington over plans for 1,250 migrants at a former military site.
Swinney 'irresponsible' to ask PM to reconsider factory plan
Energy security minister Michael Shanks calls John Swinney's intervention over the Ming Yang wind turbine factory 'surprising' and 'irresponsible', citing national security concerns.
Barcola update close as agent leaks Liverpool transfer talks
Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola faces a key test as PSG meet Villa in the Super Cup, while an agent leaks talks over a Reds youngster's loan move.
Petition Calls for Scrapping New DWP Bank Monitoring Powers
An online petition urges the UK Government to scrap new DWP powers allowing banks to monitor benefit claimants' accounts, citing privacy concerns and a 'dangerous precedent'.
PM to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will chair a Cobra meeting on Wednesday amid extreme heat, wildfires, and drought, with temperatures forecast to reach 38C.
Putin: 'I've never been afraid of anything'
Vladimir Putin told young scientists in Novosibirsk he has never been afraid of anything, responding to a question about AI threats, as his popularity falls and a drone strike kills 13.
Burnham migrant plan 'vindictive punishment' to middle classes
Andy Burnham's plan to make wealthier areas accept more migrants has been called a 'vindictive punishment' to the middle classes, amid rising Channel crossings.
GMB: Richard Madeley clashes with Chris Philp over prisons
Richard Madeley clashed with Chris Philp on Good Morning Britain over the early prison release scheme, demanding the Conservative MP take responsibility for the situation.
GB News interrupted for breaking migrant alert – the British taxpayer will be furious
GB News was interrupted by a breaking alert revealing British taxpayers spent a record £28.4 million on translators for non-English speakers in court in 2025.
Martinez set to exit Scotland hunt for Netherlands job
Roberto Martinez is in talks to become Netherlands manager, ending speculation he could lead Scotland into a new generation.
Farage vs Binface: Global Media Watch Clacton By-Election
Media from Australia, Japan, Greece, France, Finland, Germany, Spain and Ireland have accredited to cover the Clacton by-election, where Nigel Farage faces Count Binface.
Jaissle on Newcastle 'vacuum' and captaincy decision
Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle admits the club faces a leadership 'vacuum' after key departures and says he is yet to decide on a new captain.
Hale hotel among 13 asylum seeker hotels shut
The Britannia Ashley Hotel in Hale is one of 13 hotels no longer housing asylum seekers, as the government confirms closures saving taxpayers £51 million.
Binface vs Farage: Clacton by-election Q&A
Count Binface and Nigel Farage answer Metro’s questions ahead of the Clacton by-election, where the novelty candidate leads in polls against the Reform leader.
Clacton by-election: 15 candidates answer Metro's questions
Metro asked all 33 Clacton by-election candidates the same 10 questions. 15 replied, including Nigel Farage, Count Binface, and independents. Read their answers.
PM chairs Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
Andy Burnham will chair a Cobra meeting on Wednesday as temperatures could reach 38C and wildfires rage, with drought affecting much of the country.
Burnham vows to stop Harper killers' early release
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered plans to free prison space for serious offenders, aiming to prevent the early release of Pc Andrew Harper's killers, saying he is 'increasingly confident' they will serve full terms.
Trump 'secretly left Air Force One with female aide' in covert plane swap
Donald Trump reportedly orchestrated an elaborate plan to secretly leave Air Force One last month, departing via a catering cart with aides Natalie Harp and Walt Nauta, while cabinet members and reporters boarded the flight.
Burnham names Blackpool hotel among 13 asylum closures
The Grand Metropole Hotel in Blackpool is among 13 asylum hotels closing, saving £51m and bringing the total below 160, the Home Office said.
US Marine freed from Russian prison after health crisis
Former US Marine Robert Gilman, imprisoned in Russia since 2022, has been released on humanitarian grounds after his health deteriorated, with no prisoner exchange involved.
Police chiefs urge PM to block Pc Harper killers' release
Fifty police leaders, including Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, have written to PM Andy Burnham urging him to use 'every lawful option' to prevent the early release of Pc Andrew Harper's killers.
Fifa rebels plot new governance framework to replace Infantino
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC are developing a new framework for world football governance, challenging Gianni Infantino's leadership amid ignored calls for an independent review.
Burnham prison plan viability examined
Andy Burnham's proposal to free up prison space faces scrutiny over feasibility, funding, and impact on the justice system, according to a new analysis.
AI money in US politics: an unwelcome development
Silicon Valley pours hundreds of millions into Super Pacs to elect pro-AI candidates, distorting democratic debate amid public concern over AI's impact.
Tice accused of 'nasty tactics' over legal threat to Guardian
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice faces condemnation for seeking to reveal journalist sources in a legal threat to the Guardian, amid scrutiny of his financial affairs.
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