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Court probe begins after grandfather died in Home Office custody

A FATAL accident inquiry has begun into the death of a Chinese man who was imprisoned in Dungavel Detention Centre.

The National (Scotland)

Probe into death of Chinese grandad at Scots detention centre launched

A fatal accident inquiry into his death began at Hamilton Sheriff Court today and is expected to last until Friday, August 19.

Daily Record

The next PM must fast track Afghan asylum claims and scrap cruel Home Office rules

ONE year ago, the scenes we saw unfolding in Afghanistan were a stark reminder of just how quickly any of us could be forced to flee our homes.…

The National (Scotland)

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How UK’s broken promises have left Afghans living in terror for a year and counting

When Kabul fell a year ago, Britain pledged to take in those who would face reprisals for working with UK forces. Instead, thousands are still waiting to find out if they will be able to escape the Taliban’s clutches. They tell May Bulman they feel like they’re simply waiting for…

The Independent UK

Protesters ‘barricade’ themselves in front of immigration vehicles as officers attempt raid

Members of Stand Up To Racism and the Manchester Socialist Worker Party were amongst the protesters in attendance

Manchester Evening News

Why UK farms are recruiting fruit pickers from 7,000 miles away

Last year, Ukrainians helped plug post-Brexit labour shortages. With the focus now on Asia, it’s unclear who should police issues such as illegal broker fees

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Indonesian workers on UK farm ‘at risk of debt bondage’

As farms look further afield for labour, investigation finds Kent pickers saying they struggle to pay fees charged by unlicensed brokers

The Guardian - UK

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Gran, 82, refused visa for UK wedding as Home Office thinks she won't 'go back home'

Civil engineer Khadim Hayat, 28, from London, has not seen his 82-year-old grandma since 2019 after the Taliban takeover made it too difficult for him to visit Afghanistan

Daily Mirror

Patel expresses ‘tremendous pride’ in Afghanistan evacuation effort

The Home Secretary said the evacuation operation following the fall of of Kabul was ‘seismic’ despite scathing criticism from MPs.

The Independent UK

‘They’d come to kill me’: The tax reformer hunted by the Taliban and abandoned by the Britain he served

A year after the fall of Kabul, Abdullah Sayyid is in hiding, his wife has been murdered and the Home Office appears to have lost his case file

The Guardian - UK

Silkworm review – love under interrogation

A Nigerian couple seeking asylum on the grounds of sexual persecution are put to the test as the government’s probing questions seep into the cracks of their relationship

The Guardian - UK

Why all major supermarkets banned disposable barbecues - and when you can buy one again

There are concerns the product could start wildfires after the long spell of dry weather, particularly in those areas of England where a drought was declared yesterday

Daily Mirror

Friday briefing: Our new US-style culture war battlefield? Drag Queen Story Hour

In today’s newsletter: Designed to be family-friendly fun where drag queens read stories to children, the events have instead been picketed by rightwing protestors. This is why

The Guardian - UK

Motorists warned as red diesel policy changes could lead to 'tipping point'

Motorists are being told to only buy fuel from reputable places for fear of thieves

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Daily Mirror

Full list of banned summer items from major retailers – Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Costco, Co-op

In the midst of record-breaking temperatures, major supermarkets from Aldi to M&S have taken action to ban summer essentials in response to calls from fire services

The Guardian - UK

UK’s people trafficking referrals at record high, Home Office data shows

Government’s system for potential trafficking victims to access support had 4,171 referrals from April to June

The Independent UK

Suspected modern slavery victims in UK ‘at highest quarterly level on record’

Some 4,171 potential victims of trafficking, slavery and forced labour were referred to the Home Office between April and June.

The Independent UK

Vulnerable migrants scammed out of ‘huge sums of money’ by rogue solicitors and immigration advisers

Exclusive: Fraudsters damaging people ‘emotionally and financially when they are at their most vulnerable’, watchdog says

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Daily Mirror

Can you bring baby milk on a flight? Rules new parents need to know for holidays

Hand luggage rules including whether you can take baby milk and food on flights including airlines such as TUI, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair

Wales Online

Warning issued to anyone with a diesel vehicle

The warning comes after a recent change in the law

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry has 'overplayed' his hand in security row, says his ex protection officer

Ken Wharfe, a former royal protection officer who previously provided security for Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry says he believes Harry's legal action over his security while in the UK is "unwise"

Chronicle Live

The Northern Agenda: The last house on Holcombe Close

The Wilson family are all that stand in the way of a £250m regeneration project

The Independent UK

Migrant took British citizenship test record 118 times in just two years as system ‘failing’

Exclusive: The ‘Life in the UK’ test costs £50 each time it is taken - but there is supposed to be a limit on how often it can be submitted

The Guardian - UK

Shelving of Yorkshire asylum centre raises questions about policy – and Patel

Analysis: as Boris Johnson’s immigration proposals face another setback, the home secretary’s position is also in doubt

The Guardian - UK

Tories abandon plans to house 1,500 asylum seekers in Yorkshire village

Desertion of RAF Linton-on-Ouse scheme is latest immigration policy climbdown after Truss and Sunak opposed plans

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