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Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start

The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted. [...]

UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds
UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds

In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere. [...]

Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK
Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK

Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland. [...]

Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases
Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases

Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances. [...]

Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine

He died in an accident away from Ukraine's front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. [...]

MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report

The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had "greater knowledge" of Stakeknife than it had first stated. [...]

Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win
Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win

Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award. [...]

Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence

It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice. [...]

Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says

Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares. [...]

Ex-children's boss to lead grooming gang inquiry
Ex-children's boss to lead grooming gang inquiry

Baroness Anne Longfield will chair the three-year inquiry which has been beset by problems. [...]