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Scrapping graduate visa route ‘would have small effects on net migration’

Scrapping graduate visa route ‘would have small effects on net migration’

Scrapping graduate visa route ‘would have small effects on net migration’

14 May 2024

The number of international graduates opting to stay and work is already likely to fall due to recent immigration policy changes, the MAC said.


Co-op Live incident could have been catastrophic – arena boss

Co-op Live incident could have been catastrophic – arena boss

Co-op Live incident could have been catastrophic – arena boss

14 May 2024

The troubled arena will finally open its doors after part of its ventilation and air conditioning system fell to the ground from the ceiling.


UK wage growth resilient despite jobless rate rising to highest in nearly a year

UK wage growth resilient despite jobless rate rising to highest in nearly a year

UK wage growth resilient despite jobless rate rising to highest in nearly a year

14 May 2024

Experts said a June interest rate cut was ‘up in the air’ after wage growth remained stronger than expected.


Police and probation have admitted failings in Leah Croucher case – coroner

Police and probation have admitted failings in Leah Croucher case – coroner

Police and probation have admitted failings in Leah Croucher case – coroner

14 May 2024

The 19-year-old disappeared while walking to work in February 2019 and no trace of her was found for more than three years.


Sturgeon to discuss intergovernmental relations in appearance at Westminster

Sturgeon to discuss intergovernmental relations in appearance at Westminster

Sturgeon to discuss intergovernmental relations in appearance at Westminster

14 May 2024

The former first minister will give evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee on July 1.


Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years in ‘dramatic’ global warming, study shows

Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years in ‘dramatic’ global warming, study shows

Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years in ‘dramatic’ global warming, study shows

14 May 2024

The summer months of June, July and August 2023 were at least 0.5C hotter than the extremes of a naturally varying climate, research finds.


BMI threshold for obesity in older people should be lowered, researchers say

BMI threshold for obesity in older people should be lowered, researchers say

BMI threshold for obesity in older people should be lowered, researchers say

14 May 2024

Lowering the figure from 30 could help monitor people at risk of obesity-related conditions, such as diabetes.


MP calls for Government to take over running of Parc Prison following deaths

MP calls for Government to take over running of Parc Prison following deaths

MP calls for Government to take over running of Parc Prison following deaths

14 May 2024

Nine adults have died at HMP Parc in Bridgend, South Wales, since the end of February, with four deaths so far linked to substance misuse.


Justin Welby recalls ‘deeply moving’ coronation as King makes investiture return

Justin Welby recalls ‘deeply moving’ coronation as King makes investiture return

Justin Welby recalls ‘deeply moving’ coronation as King makes investiture return

14 May 2024

It was the first investiture ceremony carried out by Charles for five months, and his first since being diagnosed with cancer in February.


One-day stress workshops in schools for older teenagers ‘cut depression’

One-day stress workshops in schools for older teenagers ‘cut depression’

One-day stress workshops in schools for older teenagers ‘cut depression’

14 May 2024

Workshops were delivered in schools by mental health support teams.


Dowden raised concerns about Neom project during Saudi trip, says No 10

Dowden raised concerns about Neom project during Saudi trip, says No 10

Dowden raised concerns about Neom project during Saudi trip, says No 10

14 May 2024

The Deputy Prime Minister is leading a group of senior ministers on a trade mission to Saudi Arabia.


Anglo American to slow work dramatically at £7bn Yorkshire mine

Anglo American to slow work dramatically at £7bn Yorkshire mine

Anglo American to slow work dramatically at £7bn Yorkshire mine

14 May 2024

The project near Whitby, which was taken over by Anglo American in 2020, involves extracting a nutrient-rich fertiliser called polyhalite.


Man held on suspicion of manslaughter after ice hockey player death is rebailed

Man held on suspicion of manslaughter after ice hockey player death is rebailed

Man held on suspicion of manslaughter after ice hockey player death is rebailed

14 May 2024

Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson died after an incident during a match in Sheffield last year.


Ireland to raise smoking age to 21 under Government plan

Ireland to raise smoking age to 21 under Government plan

Ireland to raise smoking age to 21 under Government plan

14 May 2024

It would make Ireland the first country in the EU to take the measure.


Grandmother suffered fatal stab wounds in bus stop attack, court told

Grandmother suffered fatal stab wounds in bus stop attack, court told

Grandmother suffered fatal stab wounds in bus stop attack, court told

14 May 2024

Anita Mukhey, 66, allegedly sustained multiple knife wounds after being slapped, punched and shaken by her attacker.


Eurovision says delegations ‘didn’t respect the spirit of the rules’

Eurovision says delegations ‘didn’t respect the spirit of the rules’

Eurovision says delegations ‘didn’t respect the spirit of the rules’

14 May 2024

The competition was mired in controversies this year.


Emergency law introduced to exonerate Horizon subpostmasters in Scotland

Emergency law introduced to exonerate Horizon subpostmasters in Scotland

Emergency law introduced to exonerate Horizon subpostmasters in Scotland

14 May 2024

The legislation will not be passed until a similar Bill from the UK Government completes its passage through Westminster.


Former NI minister excused from giving evidence at inquiry on medical grounds

Former NI minister excused from giving evidence at inquiry on medical grounds

Former NI minister excused from giving evidence at inquiry on medical grounds

14 May 2024

Conor Murphy’s witness statement would be published on the UK Covid Inquiry’s website.


Hainault victim’s family thanks public for £150k to pay for ‘new family home’

Hainault victim’s family thanks public for £150k to pay for ‘new family home’

Hainault victim’s family thanks public for £150k to pay for ‘new family home’

14 May 2024

Daniel Anjorin, 14, died near his home as he walked to school in Hainault on April 30.


Offering cash over text could help obese people lose weight, study suggests

Offering cash over text could help obese people lose weight, study suggests

Offering cash over text could help obese people lose weight, study suggests

14 May 2024

The approach could also help target more people on lower incomes, according to researchers.


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