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UK

Whistleblower says asylum system riddled with fraud, 'almost no aspect' works properly

A Home Office whistleblower has said that only around one in 100 asylum claims are genuine, alleging widespread fraud and dysfunction across the asylum system, as the department insists it has "robust processes" to identify fraudulent claims.

Mohan Bhagwat
UK

Unity, not conflict: RSS chief Bhagwat reassures British Hindus over loyalty to UK

Bhagwat brought a message of unity and reassurance to hundreds of British Hindus at a "Celebration of Oneness" in London on Sunday, telling the diaspora that their loyalty to the UK and their Hindu values can exist together without conflict.

John Healey
Business

Healey promises 'optimistic story' for UK as he unveils growth agenda

Chancellor John Healey will set out an optimistic vision for Britain's economy, promising renewed growth and a £150-million innovation fund ahead of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first budget in October.

Port of Dover
UK

Masked anti-migrant mob paralyses Port of Dover for hours

An anti-migrant mob of masked men brought the Port of Dover to a standstill on Saturday, terrorising residents and stranding travellers in a "stop the boats" demonstration that sparked fury over a police failure to stop it.

Small boats
UK

Fewer boats, more migrants: Smuggling gangs adapt to Channel crackdown

People smuggling gangs are cramming migrants onto "mega-dinghies" and turning violent as a crackdown chokes off their supply of small boats, with a visiting news crew attacked and injured while reporting on France's northern shores.

Imran Khan
Asia

Interview sparks row as Imran Khan’s sons accuse authorities of trying to kill him

Pakistan’s cricket board objected to a Sky Sports interview in which Imran Khan’s sons accused the government of “blatantly trying to kill” the jailed former prime minister, briefly putting the Lord’s Test under threat.

Sadiq Khan
UK

Sadiq Khan hits back after conviction over car he says never belonged to him

The London mayor has been convicted and fined over an untaxed Nissan Micra he says did not belong to him, after letters about the case were sent to the wrong address and the DVLA began investigating.

Ed-Miliband
UK

Ed Miliband threatens Israel with sanctions over 'appalling' settler violence in West Bank

Ed Miliband has vowed a "comprehensive reset" of UK policy over "appalling" settler violence in the West Bank, prompting Israel to warn it will retaliate against Britain if sanctions follow.