Labour's Jonathan Ashworth has attacked the government for failing on every front, and having overseen record high net migration figures despite the issue being one of their key priorities. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Government will launch an ad campaign aimed at deterring Channel crossings to the UK, warning people that they "face being detained and removed" if they make the journey. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour's Jonathan Ashworth has expressed his frustration over the ongoing Boris Johnson 'soap opera' and calls for the former Prime Minister to come clean and explain exactly what has and hasn't gone on on his watch. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Government is understood to be drawing up plans for supermarkets to voluntarily introduce price caps on staple food items in a bid to help with the cost of living crisis. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
On the frontline with Ukrainian soliders using improvised combat drones to drop shells and grenades on Russian forces. Report by Gracex. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Metropolitan Police says the parents who killed their 10-month-old boy have taken "no responsibility for their actions". Stephen Boden and partner Shannon Marsden were jailed for life for the murder of their son, Finley Boden, who died from injuries which included 57 breaks to his bones and 71 bruises on his left hand. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Blue balloons have been released at a vigil in Cardiff in memory of two teenagers who were killed in an electric bike crash in Cardiff. An estimated 400 people gathered on Snowden Road where Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, were killed. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Advisor on transgender sport, Dr Joanna Harper says she is “disappointed” in the decision to bar transgender women from competing in female category of British Cycling. Under the new policy transgender athletes will be expected to compete in an ‘open category’ with men. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shannon Marsden and Stephen Boden, who were found guilty of murdering their 10-month-old son Finley Boden on Christmas Day 2020, have been jailed for life at Derby Crown Court with minimum terms of 27 and 29 years respectively. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Actor John Cleese arrives at the High Court in London for Prince Harry’s phone hacking case against Mirror Group Newspapers. Although not involved in the case, the Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star has previously supported the Hacked Off campaign. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Trans women will be banned from elite female-only cycling competitions and will instead be allowed to compete in the men's group, the sport's UK governing body has announced. British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton says he is “very conscious” of the “upset, anger and uncertainty” caused to cyclists by the delay in reaching the decision. He adds: “We will not tolerate any form of discrimination.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he is in "no doubt" that people will take the chance to get rid of Margaret Ferrier MP if there is a recall petition in her constituency, which could lead to a by-election. Ferrier is facing a proposed 30-day suspension from the House of Commons for breaching coronavirus restrictions. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour frontbencher Nick Thomas-Symonds says the latest net migration figure is at a “high level” because the government has not “dealt with the skills gap in this country.” The shadow international trade secretary says the UK should stop recruiting overseas workers at a 20% discount, and that the Migration Advisory Committee should be linked to skills bodies in the UK. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone says there 'might be' racist and sexist police officers in the force who 'should not be' in policing. Addressing a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) on Thursday, the Police Scotland chief constable said there shouldn't be 'any tolerance' for institutional discrimination and racism in the system. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Flight Sergeant Peter Brown died alone in London at 96 years old. With no known relatives in the UK, a campaign sought to organise a military funeral for the WWII veteran. And after a monumental effort, he was finally laid to rest. Report by Reeda. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man has been arrested after a car crashed into the gates of Downing Street on Thursday afternoon. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has condemned the latest migration figures saying they are “too high” as net migration levels reach record levels. At 606,000 net, the UK has welcomed almost double the number migrants since before the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis, says it’s “good news” that average household energy bills are set to fall by £426 a year from July, It comes as Ofgem announced plans to drop its price cap after tumbling wholesale prices. Households will therefore pay an estimated 17% less for the energy they use. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick says net migration is “far too high” after newly published figures for 2022 showed around 606,000 more people are estimated to have moved to the UK than have left. The Office for National Statistics said factors contributing to relatively high levels of immigration over the past 18 months include people coming to the UK from non-EU countries for work, study, and for humanitarian purposes, including those arriving from Ukraine and Hong Kong. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An estimated 100 migrants have arrived at the Port of Dover as new ONS stats reveal migration to the UK has reached its highest total in over two decades. The migrants were brought into Dover after crossing the English Channel in small boats. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Fans of Tina Turner speak emotionally outside the Aldwych Theatre in central London after the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' dies aged 83. 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' premiered at the theatre in 2018 and has been performed there ever since. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Stephen Kinnock, the Labour MP for Aberavon, says the Conservative party “have lost control of our immigration system” as new ONS figures reveal net migration to the UK has climbed to a record level. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Fresh searches in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have entered a third day as police clear undergrowth near the banks of the Barragem do Arade reservoir in the Algarve, Portugal. Officers have been working with strimmers and heavy machinery at the remote reservoir, around 30 miles from where Madeleine went missing in 2007. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Match of the Day host Gary Linekar says he will continue to express support for migrants and refugees on his social media platforms after he was made to step back from presenting over tweets criticising government policy. In an exclusive interview with Channel 4 News, he explains he felt vindicated to act, and was "never in any doubt" that he'd done something "horrendously wrong". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A reporter asks Suella Braverman, are we losing control of our UK borders, as she leaves home on Thursday morning. Yesterday the home secretary’s record on immigration came under fire at PMQs. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Drivers are being urged to report every road surface crack “no matter how small” amid a surge in pothole-related breakdowns. The AA, which issued the plea, said it wants authorities to “understand the true state of our roads”. Last month, the AA recorded a rise of nearly a third in road surface-related callouts, saying it received more than 52,000 calls from drivers who'd likely suffered damage from potholes. That's a 29% increase on the same month last year. The cost of bringing pothole-plagued local roads in England and Wales up to scratch has been estimated at £14 billion. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Current and former university students from across the country have finally kicked off their court battle. Their studies have been severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and strike action by lecturers, and they're now seeking damages. Report by Reeda. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The death of two teenagers in a crash in Cardiff sparked riots on Monday. Some of the local community blamed a police chase. Police in Cardiff maintain they were not chasing two teenagers when they had the fatal crash. The two boys killed were Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15. The crash took place on Snowden Road in the Ely area of Cardiff on Monday evening. Report by Cockerama. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
South Wales Police have confirmed the timeline of events that took place on the evening of a fatal crash in Ely, Cardiff, which killed two teenage boys. Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Bacon said the police van that was seen on CCTV in the area was half a mile away from where the road collision took place. Harvey Evans, 15, and Kyrees Sullivan, 16, died in the collision on Monday evening while riding an electric bike. Violence erupted in the community following claims police chased the teenagers before they crashed. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Fresh searches in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have entered a second day as police clear undergrowth near the banks of a remote reservoir in Portugal. Officers were working with strimmers and heavy machinery at the Barragem do Arade on Wednesday, around 30 miles from where Madeleine went missing in 2007. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has asked Prime Minister Rishi Sunak why Suella Braverman has a problem "coping with points-based systems". Sir Keir told the Commons: "The Prime Minister stood on three Tory manifestos, each one promised to reduce immigration. Each promise broken.” Mr Sunak defended the number of work visas issued to foreign nationals, saying the last set of figures were "unique" and included many people welcomed on humanitarian grounds. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells Conservative MP for Peterborough, Paul Bristow, to leave the Chamber during Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer’s exchange at PMQs. Sir Lindsay said: “I’m not having it, and I’ve warned you before.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street for PMQs at the House of Commons, where he will face Sir Keir Starmer across the Despatch Box. Earlier on Wednesday, the prime minister said Home Secretary Suella Braverman's actions over her speeding ticket "do not amount to a breach of the ministerial code". Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour frontbencher Anneliese Dodds says the “big question” for Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak is, why are the British public funding Mr Johnson’s “enormous” legal bill? Taxpayers are being billed up to £245,000 to cover the cost of the former prime minister’s Partygate inquiry lawyers. Mr Johnson is being investigated by MPs over whether he knowingly misled Parliament over Downing Street parties during the Covid lockdown. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Stormy Daniels says she would not be shocked if Donald Trump became President of the United States of America again. She says that while she isn't frightened of him, she's frightened of his supporters. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Suella Braverman leaves home on Wednesday morning as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continues consider whether or not to order an investigation into the home secretary’s conduct. Ms Braverman has been accused of breaching the Ministerial Code by asking taxpayer-funded civil servants to assist with a private matter. She admitted speeding, paid a fine and took penalty points on her driving licence. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jeremy Hunt says there is “absolutely no room for complacency in the battle against inflation”. The chancellor was speaking after Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 8.7% in April – the lowest level in over a year. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mrs Justice Lambert sentences David Boyd to at least 29 years in prison for the murder of seven-year-old Nikki Allan in 1992. The judge says the assault was "brutal" and "inflicted unimaginable terror." Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak says there was a unanimous view on China from the leaders of G7. He told the London Defence Conference: "We have to be alert to the risk that China poses the greatest state based threat to our economic security", adding that the country's behaviour is "increasingly authoritarian at home and assertive abroad". Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Disgraced entertainer and convicted sex offender Rolf Harris has died aged 93, a registrar at Maidenhead Town Hall has confirmed. The Australian-born TV presenter was a family favourite for decades before being convicted of a string of indecent assaults in June 2014. Once a much-loved artist and musician, Harris was jailed for five years and nine months after being convicted of 12 assaults which took place between 1968 and 1986. He was the second person convicted under the Operation Yewtree national inquiry, set up in the wake of abuse claims against late DJ and entertainer Jimmy Savile. Harris died on 10th May in Bray, Berkshire, surrounded by family and friends. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former Met Police Constable Samantha Lee arrives at Palestra House in south London - where she was found guilty of gross misconduct by failing to make "the correct investigative inquiries" over two flashing incidents by Sarah Everard killer Wayne Couzens. Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Alastair Campbell - Tony Blair's former spin doctor - arrives at High Court in London to give evidence at the phone hacking trial brought by Prince Harry against the Mirror Group Newspapers. Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The 3 year old disappeared from her bed in Praia da Luz in the Algarve region of Portugal in 2007. Her disappearance has been the subject of numerous international police investigations ever since. The latest search area is a reservoir near the Arade dam. It is around a 50 minute drive from Praia da Luz, where the toddler went missing. Portuguese, German and British police officers are reported to be taking part in the search. Report by Gracex. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says the forecasts for the UK economy show "we are on the right path, but the job is not done yet" as the IMF releases their annual assessment. Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lisa Nandy says Suella Braverman "needs to come clean" after the home secretary said 'nothing untoward happened' over a speeding course last year. The shadow housing secretary goes on to say that it is "a clear breach of the ministerial code if she did ask her civil servants to intervene" - as claims surface Suella Braverman asked for help to arrange a private speed awareness course for an offence in 2022. Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour's Lisa Nandy - who shadowed Dominic Raab when he was foreign secretary - says he was "right to resign" after it was announced the former deputy PM will stand down as an MP at the next election. She goes on to say she wishes him all the best for the future." Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tom Tugendhat deflects questions about the speeding row that has engulfed the home secretary Suella Braverman. Arriving for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, the security minister told reporters "you'll have to ask the Prime Minister I'm afraid". Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home secretary Suella Braverman ignores questions about 'causing embarrassment to the government' as she arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street. Prime minister Rishi Sunak is said to be consulting the government's independent ethics advisor Sir Laurie Magnus over her handling of a speeding offence in 2022. Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cabinet members arrive in Downing Street as the row over Home Secretary Suella Braverman's speeding fine continues - after claims she used her position of power to arrange a private speed awareness course. Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sarah Spurrell says Sussex Police treated her claims - that Levi Bellfield attacked her - as a complete joke. Former detective chief inspector Colin Sutton says the police should have "gone back to the victims" and "offer support", adding "he's just the most dangerous person I ever came across". Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn