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​Ann Widdecombe
UK

Ann Widdecombe death inquiry becomes terrorism investigation

A 28-year-old man, who had been arrested on suspicion of murder, has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

Shabir Ahmed
UK

UK to change law in bid to deport grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed

Although Ahmed was stripped of his British citizenship after his conviction and now holds only Pakistani nationality, he has not been deported because of a provision in the Immigration Act 1971.

Shabir Ahmed
UK

Mahmood to outline plan to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader

After his release, Ahmed was moved to 24-hour staffed accommodation and fitted with a GPS electronic tag.

Heatwave
UK

More than 2,700 may have died during England heatwaves: Report

The UK and much of Europe experienced two heatwaves in May and June, with monthly temperature records of 35.1 degree celsius and 37.7 degree celsius set in England.

Shabir Ahmed
UK

Pakistan expected to refuse return of Rochdale grooming gang leader

Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce changes to the 1971 Immigration Act on Monday. The law currently prevents Ahmed from being deported even though he has been stripped of his British citizenship.

Bishnoi
Editorial

US charges Bishnoi, Goldy Brar over Nijjar killing in Canada

A federal indictment unsealed in Los Angeles on Tuesday alleges that Bishnoi ordered the shooting of Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023.

​Mohsin and Zuber Issa
Business

Zuber Issa buys 85 Prax petrol stations

Prax Group, founded by Sanjeev Kumar Soosaipillai and his wife, Arani Soosaipillai, entered administration last year after financial difficulties.

Andy Burnham
UK

Starmer's defence plan leaves Burnham facing £4.7bn funding gap

Prime minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday unveiled a long-delayed defence plan aimed at preparing Britain's armed forces for war amid growing security threats and warnings that Russia could attack a NATO member as soon as 2030.