The UK government has begun evacuating British citizens from Sudan with Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. More than 420 people—including at least 273 civilians—have been killed in a bloody conflict between the Sudanese army and a powerful paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces, which broke out on…
Illegal Migration Bill Risks Breaching International Rights Obligations: UK Watchdog
April 24, 2023
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The Illegal Migration Bill risks breaching the UK’s international obligations to protect human rights and exposes people to serious harm, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned. The bill—which has its remaining stages in the House of Commons on Wednesday—is aimed at clamping down on illegal immigrants reaching the UK by crossing the…
UK Exploring ‘All Routes’ to Evacuate Britons Trapped in War-Torn Sudan
The UK government is exploring “all routes” in an attempt to get British nationals out of Sudan, Downing Street has said. More than 420 people have been killed in a bloody conflict between the Sudanese army and a powerful paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces, which broke out nine days ago. Prime Minister…
British Diplomats Evacuated From Sudan in ‘Complex and Rapid’ Operation, Sunak Says
The British military has evacuated UK diplomats and their families from war-torn Sudan in a “complex and rapid” operation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. Hundreds have died in a bloody conflict between the Sudanese army and a powerful paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces, which broke out eight days ago. In a…
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab Resigns Over Bullying Claims
Dominic Raab has resigned from his roles as the UK’s deputy prime minister and justice secretary over claims of bullying. Raab said in a statement on Friday that he felt “duty bound” to resign after an inquiry found he had acted in an “intimidating” manner, but he also claimed the findings “are flawed and set…
UK Government Urges Voters to Check Their Photo ID Ahead of Local Elections
The UK government has reminded voters in England to check if they have the accepted photographic identification that will be required for next month’s local elections. More than 8,000 council seats in England are up for grabs on May 4 across 230 local authorities, ranging from small rural areas to some of the largest towns…
Government at Loggerheads With Critics Over Emergency Alerts as Test Looms
The government has urged people not to try and deactivate the emergency alerts system on their mobile phones ahead of a nationwide test on Sunday and has said the system is in the public interest and could be used to warn of terrorist attacks, mass shootings, or even nuclear threats. Millions of smartphones across the…
Nearly 70 Percent of UK Drivers Want All Smart Motorways Axed, Poll Finds
Nearly 7 in 10 drivers want the hard shoulder reinstated on the so-called “smart motorways,” new research suggests. Around 10 percent of England’s motorway network is made up of so-called smart motorways, which were developed to increase capacity without having to add extra traffic lanes. They use technology to shut and slow lanes in response…
‘Anti-Maths Mindset’ Holding UK Economy Back, Sunak Says
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said an “anti-maths mindset” is holding the economy back, as he announced a review on boosting the nation’s poor levels of numeracy. Sunak, who was an investment banker before entering politics, told a north London audience on Monday that the UK remains “one of the least numerate countries in…
Government Urged to Scrap All Existing Smart Motorways Over Safety Concerns
All existing “smart motorways” should be scrapped, road safety campaigners and motoring groups have said after the UK government axed plans for any new routes. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Saturday that all plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled, citing financial pressures and safety concerns. Fourteen planned smart motorways—including 11 that are…
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