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Freedom Day? Not Actually!
The extent to which ‘Freedom Day’ will really mean ‘freedom’ for England has been called into question after, in the last three days, the House of Commons has backed compulsory vaccination for care workers, London’s mayor has ordered masks still be warn on public transport, and the prime minister has called for some venues to use vaccine passports.
Actor in bare-bottom monkey suit at children's library time
A London library has apologised for holding an event to encourage children to read during which an actor dressed in a bare-bottomed monkey costume with a fake penis.
Illegal Migrant Jailed for Murder
Albanian illegal migrant Elton Stefa has been handed a “life” sentence for “brutally” murdering a father-of-two with a Stanley knife and a metal scaffolding pole.
Prosecutors Will No Longer Prosecute Illegal Migrants
A new deal between prosecutors, police, border agents, the National Crime Agency (NCA), and the Home Office will see prosecutions for illegal entry largely abandoned, except possibly in cases involving people who have previously been deported.
Covid: Children's extremely low risk confirmed by study
The overall risk of children becoming severely ill or dying from Covid is extremely low, a new analysis of Covid infection data confirms.
Prosecutors drop Troubles cases against ex-soldiers
Two Army veterans facing murder charges from the Northern Ireland Troubles, including on Bloody Sunday in 1972, will now not face trial.
The cases involve individuals known as Soldier F and Soldier B.
Bang on the Money!
Another day, another set of headlines about the Channel migrant crisis. It often seems that the biggest ‘people smugglers’ of the lot are the UK Border Force and the Royal Navy.
Migrants found on FERRY in Dover
Eighteen migrants have been found on a ferry in Dover after smuggling themselves aboard at Calais for the 27-mile journey over the English Channel.
Good news: BBC TV licence figures plunge!
Thousands of households scrapped paying for the national broadcaster over the course of last year. The data was revealed as part of the TV Licensing annual review for 2020-2021.