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Burnham hails importance of local businesses as he issues update on support plans
Andy Burnham said the Government will consult small businesses on longer-term support, as he continued a summer tour in Devon. The initiative is intended to strengthen relations with local firms and support jobs and growth, particularly in hospitality and high-street businesses. The Government has announced 20% business-rates relief for pubs, clubs and live-music venues, alongside…
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Nigel Farage Documentary ‘Where Does the Money Come From?’ Set at U.K. Broadcaster 5 as Parliamentary Standards Watchdog Reopens Finance Probe
A one-hour documentary examining Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s finances will air on broadcaster 5 on 22 August, as the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner resumes an inquiry into an alleged undeclared gift. The programme matters because it comes amid heightened scrutiny of Farage’s outside earnings and financial backers, at a time when his political influence could…
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Why Nigel Farage could face a second by-election in Clacton
Nigel Farage has retained the Clacton-on-Sea seat in a by-election, but could face another contest if a parliamentary standards investigation results in a Commons suspension of more than 10 days. The inquiry concerns a £5m payment from cryptocurrency tycoon Christopher Harborne, which Farage says was personal and therefore did not need to be declared; its…
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Fill in the blank on this week’s quiz: Rep. AOC is documenting ____ on Instagram
Plus, which beloved animal crossed the rainbow bridge, and what bit of papal paraphernalia did Chicago baseball fans get this week?
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ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here’s how it works in 1 county
Details on how ICE cooperation agreements work in practice have been hard to come by. NPR took a close look at how sheriff’s deputies in Walton County, Fla., approach immigration-related arrests.
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Morning news brief
Lawmakers and families raise concerns about conditions aboard USS Lincoln, as the U.S.-Iran war drags on, Iranians seek a break from the conflict, Russian-held Crimea faces Ukrainian drone campaign.
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Burnham is ‘bypassing’ communities to move asylum seekers to disused military sites – as neighbours warn plans to move 1,200 migrants into quaint Yorkshire village will ‘leave women outnumbered six to one’
The article reports criticism of plans to accommodate asylum seekers at disused military sites, with opponents alleging that local communities are being bypassed in the decision-making process. It focuses on proposals affecting a Yorkshire village, where residents have raised concerns about the scale and possible local impact of the planned accommodation. According to the article,…
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Standards inquiry into Farage’s undeclared gifts resumes
Parliament’s standards watchdog has resumed its investigation into Nigel Farage after he was re-elected as MP for Clacton in a byelection. The inquiry concerns whether he should have declared financial gifts and support received before the 2024 general election, and matters because a serious sanction could trigger a recall petition and another byelection. The commissioner…
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TV Academy Hall of Fame: Sheila Nevins, Absent Due to COVID, Thanks Dr. Fauci for the Vaccine; Bill Hader Pays Tribute to the ‘South Park’ Creators With a ‘Fish Dick’ Story and More
The Television Academy inducted six figures into its Hall of Fame in Los Angeles, including Sheila Nevins, Ted Danson, Jean Smart, Ted Sarandos, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and the late Ed Bradley. Nevins, absent after contracting COVID and pneumonia, used a video acceptance speech to thank Dr Anthony Fauci and praise vaccination, while the…