India says all villages have electricity

A village is considered electrified if 10% of homes and public buildings are connected to the grid.

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Hedgehogs sightings tumble again - annual survey

HEDGEHOGS are becoming rarer in Britain's gardens, figures show. Well over half of green-fingered enthusiasts say they never see them, according to an annual hedgehog survey.

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BBC host GRILLS Abbott over historic Labour support of 'hostile Home Office environment'

BBC HOST Nick Robinson grilled Labour frontbencher Diane Abbott over her party's support of the Home Office's "hostile environment" for migrants which led to the resignation of Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

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Meghan Markle puts Harry on Royal Wedding diet: Prince has lost half a stone

MEGHAN Markle has “completely changed” Prince Harry’s diet with the groom-to-be shedding half a stone after ditching carbs ahead of their May Royal Wedding. Prince Harry is reportedly putting himself through punishing workouts at a £575-a-month gym as well as ‘clean eating’ like Meghan.

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RAF Red Arrows rescue US Top Gun rivals - and makes £30million from deal

THE RAF has jetted in to help the Red Arrows' great American rivals. While the RAF’s Aerobatic Team prepares to begin their new season next month, their bitter rivals - the US Navy’s elite Blue Angels - faced an uncertain future after their ‘Fat Albert’ Hercules transport plane was grounded following an inquiry into a crash last year.

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Weather HELL:Commuters face chaos as THREE storms hit the UK making May feel like December

RUSH hour commuters can expect to face travel havoc this morning as the wintry weather brings 40mph storms and a month’s worth of rain is expected to fall across parts of the UK sparking travel chaos.

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Syria war: 'Iranian personnel among dozens dead' in missile attacks

Several military sites are struck, reportedly killing pro-government fighters, including Iranians.

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Amber Rudd quits: Why did Amber Rudd resign? Resignation letter in FULL – read here

HOME Secretary Amber Rudd left Theresa May's cabinet last night with a shock resignation after she admitted she "inadvertently" misled MPs over government targets for removing illegal migrants. Why did Amber Rudd resign? Read her resignation letter in FULL here.

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Pink Moon 2018 in pictures: Best pictures of the April Moon last night

THE pink moon lit up night skies last night across the world proving a celestial treat for lunar observers - here are the best pictures of the April Moon.

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Amber Rudd resigns as home secretary

"I inadvertently misled" MPs over illegal immigrant removals targets, says Ms Rudd in her letter to the PM.

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Sainsbury's confirms tie-up with Asda

The UK's second and third largest supermarkets plan to merge to create a giant.

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Weather: Rain and wind warnings for parts of UK

Some areas could see a month's rainfall and Monday's rush hour is expected to be disrupted.

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Royal wedding: TV licence waived for community parties

Street parties can screen the wedding live without having to buy a licence, the BBC says.

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Barnier 'doesn't understand' unionist stance, says DUP

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is visiting Ireland amid tensions over its border with the UK.

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A Gym Thing: The play with weighty issues

A Gym Thing is a play, set during an hour-long workout, which tackles the body-image disorder "bigorexia".

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Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead

At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai.

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Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt.

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Red diesel trial collapse shows 'systemic disclosure failings'

The collapse is indicative of a "systemic failure" in disclosing evidence, a judge says.

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Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record

Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record.

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North Korea: Chinese foreign minister to visit Pyongyang after historic talks

The visit is part of a diplomatic flurry between Friday's historic summit and Trump-Kim talks.

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Arrest after car hits people outside Newport clubbing spot

Four are injured and an 18-year-old man is arrested after a car collided with a group of people.

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Glasgow Clydeside Expressway bus crash: One critically hurt

The crash, close to the Clyde Tunnel, has left several other people injured, police say.

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Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.

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Rudd explains why she resigned

Ms Rudd admits to the prime minister she "inadvertently misled the Home Affairs Select Committee".

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Papers on Rudd's resignation

Amber Rudd's resignation from the Home Office over the Windrush scandal dominates the front pages.

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From rising star to resigning as home secretary

Amber Rudd's resignation is a huge change in fortunes for one of the Conservatives' rising stars.

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Amber Rudd: Why has the home secretary resigned?

The home secretary has resigned, saying she "inadvertently misled" MPs over targets for removing illegal immigrants.

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News Daily: Amber Rudd resigns and Labour's pledge on loans

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Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead.

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Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.

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Caravans making a comeback

Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion.

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Rotten durian causes Melbourne university evacuation

The smell of gas reported in a students' library in Melbourne turned out to be a rotting durian.

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Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship

A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes.

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Mullaghbawn: Wanted men 'kicked and beaten with iron bars'

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says the incident was "disgraceful".

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Halsey: Shampoo in hotels ignores black people

Halsey defends a tweet in which she called out hotels for not providing shampoo for 'people of colour'.

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Huggable heroes: 'Daddy cuddly toy helps my child cope'

Military wife Natasha Balfe says the "huggable hero" toy has helped her daughter sleep at night.

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US diplomat released after brief detention over hitting bikers

ISLAMABAD: Another incident of hitting bikers occurred in Islamabad when a US diplomat’s vehicle struck a bike, injuring two persons late on Sunday. While police have released the diplomat from the Secretariat Police Station after a brief detention. As per details, US diplomat Chad Rex Ausburn, who struck bikers on Sunday night in a fresh incident, has been released from Secretariat Police Station after a brief detention. Soon after the accident, area police arrived at the scene and took US official into custody. Shortly after, several locals and foreigners arrived in the Police Station after that he was released. The injured were immediately were shifted to nearby medical facility where their condition is said to be stable.This is the forth road accident in recent years in which US diplomats have hit and killed or injured people in Islamabad.

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Imran Khan unveils 11-point reforms programme for 'Naya Pakistan' at Lahore rally

LAHORE : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) displayed a strong show of power  at Minar-e-Pakistan, as thousands of party supporters and workers from all over the country gathered at the Greater Iqbal Park. Senior party leaders  Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkha Pervaiz Khattak, former Punjab governor Ch Sarwar, Senator Faisal Javed, MNA Shireen Mazari, PTI Balochistan President Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind, KP Speaker Asad Qaiser,  Fawad Chaudhry and others attended the rally.Starting with national anthem, Khan said today he will give the nation an 11-point agenda for a "Naya Pakistan". PTI chief vowed to fight till the last drop of his blood for the rights of Pakistanis.Explaining how the country is being ruined and put under debt trap, PTI chairman blamed previous governments for the precarious economic situation.PTI chairman Imran Khan outlined a 11-point reforms programme to usher in a new era of prosperity as he  contemplates for the country after coming in power.Imran's 11-point programmeEducation for All:Addressing a mammoth rally, PTI chief said that no country can ever flourish without emphasizing on the education. PTI will establish educational institutions of international standard. While promising to establish 20 new universities in the country, Imran said; “35 million children study in government schools. Half of Punjab’s budget is being spent on Lahore [alone]. He  asked Shehbaz Sharif  that how many international-level universities he has  established." He added that countries don’t flourish because of the roads and bridges, but when you spend on human development,” Imran lashed out at the present government, adding that the PTI will “invest maximum on the development of the people, on one education system in Pakistan.”Health: Imran Khan said his party gives a great importance to health sector which plays a major role for a healthy society, adding that if someone from poor family falls ill, it drains everything, so PTI will make health facilities available for all. To a boisterous crowed, Khan pledged  to introduce a health insurance system.Self-Reliance via Revenue Generation: Imran Khan said his party would improve system of taxation in the country  and will make economic reforms to make Pakistan a self reliance country. He added;  "We don't have money to run countries, we're under heavy debts. I claim in front of you today that I will show you how to gather money from this nation."Corruption Free Pakistan: Promising to eradicate corruption from Pakistan, PTI chief cited the example of his decision to expel 20 MPAs from his party for “selling votes” in the Senate elections earlier this year, Imran promised the people he will  make Pakistan corruption free.“We will stop money laundering, we will strengthen the NAB and FBR,” he added.The PTI chief said that  he will  never let anyone steal the public finances while urging the nation to support him in his “war against the corrupt leadership” of the country.To Open New Vistas of  InvestmentIn his speech, PTI chief said his party will revamp investment policy to attract giant investors in the country. He  termed overseas Pakistanis as the biggest investing potentials for the country and resolved to bring a huge investment into Pakistan.“We will reduce the tax on electricity and gas for our industries so that they could compete with Indian market,” Imran said.EmploymentTo eradicate unemployment from the country Imran promised the youth much better employment opportunities, Imran said he would especially focus on boosting the tourism industry of Pakistan.Imran Khan also rpomised to build 5 million homes for the poor, which would create jobs and stimulate the economy. Agriculture Emergency:Addressing a massive rally, Imran said he would improve agriculture and the lives of farmers on ‘an emergency basis.’“Farmers work for the whole year and get nothing in the end. They are being exploited by the sugar mill mafia,” said PTI chief. He said to bring policy for farmers after which they will get  would get cheap loans.Strengthening The FederationImran promised to bring Fata into mainstream to strengthen the federation. He said after coming in power his party will announce southern Punjab province  on administration basis.“We know how the injustice is being done to smaller provinces. I know more about Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” he said.He said his party will introduce KP's local govt system across Pakistan, adding that they will directly elect mayors of big cities and  devolve power so that people wouldn't have to run after MPAs and MNAs for development funds.To Promote Tourism & Environment Imran said the environment was a priority on the party’s manifesto, adding that PTI will specially focus on Pakistan's tourism industry. “For the first time ever, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government paid special attention to the environment,” he said, adding that the party plans to plant 10 billion trees across Pakistan.“We can even clean the rivers,” he added.To Improve Police and Justice SystemPTI chief stressed the importance of justice and the police system.Highlighting the significance KPK police he said that KP police is totally depoliticized, adding that there’s no victimization via FIRs, not a single extrajudicial killing in the province while in Sindh Rao Anwar murdered 400 people.He asked; "Have you ever heard people raising slogans of zinda bad for police? it happens in KP only. But Inshallah there will be a day, people of Punjab will also say "Punjab Police Zindabad".Women Empowerment Through EducationImran Khan said that to educate a woman means to educate a family, adding that his party has an extensive program for women empowerment.“Whatever I am today, it’s all because of my mother who made me a patriotic person and raised me to be a truthful person.” Every one out of the three new schools in KP belong to women. "We'll strengthen them to access police help easily by making women police stations." He added that his party will legally bound people to give their women inheritance share which is their right.Khan promised to establish a fairer society that will steer Pakistan towards a path of the  father of the nation, Muhammad Ali JinnahPTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmod Qureshi termed Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari two sides of same coin. Qureshi said voters have tried Sharif thrice but no change was seen and only Imran Khan and PTI are capable to bring the real change in people’s lives.Taking a jibe at Nawaz Sharif's 'friendship' with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mazari said  Sharif has no pain for innocent Kashmiris and only cared for his interests.Addressing the rally, Rind said 'whenever Lahore made a decision  whole Pakistan has followed it'. 'Today I see a new Pakistan in the making,' he added.Awami Mulsim League chief Sheikh Rasheed  demanded to shoot all the corrupt people to cleanse the country of corruption. Today is a great game underway against Pakistan Army to malign its image but we will not let it happen, he vowed.Talking to Geo News, Jahangir Tareen said public response on our call is massive and overwhelming despite hot weather in the city. This is the trust people have shown in Imran Khan, he added.Imran Khan has vowed to make today's rally a historic one and called upon the supporters to join him in big numbers.  PTI's October 2011 rally at the same venue stunned Khan's detractors when thousands of people attended the jalsa, which, according to  political observers was one of the biggest rallies held in the city over the past two decades. Khan announced to give  a new 10-point agenda for 'Naya Pakistan' in his today's speech.   There were some media reports claiming that some bigwigs from PML-N and PPP are expected to join the party. Ch Nisar Ali Khan, who is   unhappy  with Nawaz Sharif  over his anti-judiciary narrative, had to clarify that he is not joining PTI.   Addressing a press conference at the venue on Saturday evening, PTI Vice President MPA Shoaib Siddiqi and other leaders, including Senator Faisal Javed, Iftikhar Durrani and Aisha Chaudhry, alleged that hundreds of vehicles were being impounded by police on the roads leading to Lahore from other districts of Punjab.They warned if the rulers did not desist from obstructing the peaceful holding of the public meeting, entire responsibility of law and order would rest on the shoulders of the rulers.They said they had held several meetings with the district and local administrations, and police, informing them about the complete details of the arrangements at the venue, including stage, entry gates and boundaries of the venue.The PTI leaders claimed to have placed 50,000 chairs, and different sections of district and tehsil leaderships were given targets of bringing maximum participants.They alleged that the ruling party’s 'Gullu Butts' were ruining all of their peaceful arrangements for the public meeting. They said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had always maintained peace and tranquility, but warned that if their workers were pushed to the limits, no guarantee of peace could be given.PTI Chairman Imran Khan and other leaders of his party review the arrangements for the rally on SatudayThey said separate entry gates were set up for men and women, while parking arrangements were made at the bus stand. They said food and water arrangements were made in plenty to maintain peace and discipline among the participants. They said women would reach the venue through the road from the railway station.Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf central Punjab President Abdul Aleem Khan alleged that official machinery was being used to obstruct and harass the PTI workers from peacefully participating in the public meeting.He hoped that Lahorites and the PTI Junoon would defeat all those opposing peaceful political change in the country and the forces of the status quo.Traffic PlanCitizens should make maximum use of Ring Road for their movement: Roy Ejaz AhmedThe way will be kept clear for ambulances and other emergency vehicles: Roy Ejaz AhmedOpen routes for traffic1- Lahore Rung Road, Lower Mall Road, Outfall road are open for all types of traffic2- Mall Road, Jail Road, Canal Road and Ferozpur Road are open for all kinds of traffic.3- The road from Shahdra Chowk to Old Ravi Bridge are also open for traffic.Alternate routes1- Traffic from Mall Road, Secretariat to Shahdra Chowk can now move from Zila Kutchehry Chowk to Outfall Road and from Saggian to Rung Road and AlSaeed Chowk.2- For going from Shahdra Chowk to Lower Mall and Mall Road, citizens can use the routes from Saggian Outfall Road to Kutchehry Chowk via Rung Road.Heavy traffic will be diverted from following points to alternate routes:1-Kala Shah Kaku, 2- Kot Abdul Malik, 3- Faizpur Inter-change, 4- Dosako Chowk, 5- AlSaeed Chowk, 6- Shahdra Chowk, 7- Begum Kot Chowk and 8- Barkat PaliParking arrangementsGreater Iqbal Park, Forests Department Parking, Nasir Bagh Parking, Mochi Gate Parking, Kashmiri Gate Parking, Maulana Ahmed Ali Parking (single lane), Datanagar Parking (single lane)Manpower detail11 DSPs, 48 inspectors, 90 patrolling officers and 710 traffic wardens will perform duty under supervision of SP Traffic Saddar Division Sardar Asif Khan and SP City Division Asif Siddiq.18 folk lifters 2 breakdowns and 4 traffic squads will also be deployed for preventing wrong parking.People will be briefed moment to moment for guidance and facilitation  through ‘Apps way’ and City traffic radio FM 88.6.Citizens can contact Police Helpline 15 for alternate traffic plan and guidance.Note: No parking will be allowed elsewhere except the parking.The participants of the rally are requested to cooperate with traffic police.

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Punjab Drug Act 2017: Medical stores remain shut on strike?s fourth day

LAHORE: Local medical stores remained closed on Sunday on the fourth consecutive day of strike imposed by Pakistan Chemists and Druggist Association (PCDA) against Punjab Drug Act 2017.The strike, which is being observed against the government-proposed amendment in the Drug Act, has led to closure of medical stores in various cities across Punjab, including Multan, Gujranwala, Kabirwala, Rajanpur, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhang and Bahawalpur. The strike is to continue reportedly till provincial government revokes enforcement of the amendment, informed various medical shop owners. Punjab Drug Act 2017 amendment that has caused resistance from medical shop owners had previously declared it mandatory for every medical shop to seat a certified pharmacist at all times, including maintenance of hygiene at all stores, failing which will subject them to heavy penalties. The amendment also announced increased penalties in case of fake medicines’ sales, leading to 3-10 years of imprisonment for manufacturing and selling unlicensed drugs that includes a fine of Rs.50 million.

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Indian fishing boat crew hails ?Pakistan Zindabad? after receiving medical aid from Pak Navy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship ‘Alamgir’ (Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate) successfully rescued a stranded Indian fishing dhow named ‘St. Marys’ via a rescue operation while conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSOs) in Gulf of Aden. The boat which sailed from Indian port of Colochel had reportedly become non-operational due to loss of engine propulsion in open sea near Salalah (Oman) for last 8 days with 12 crew members on-board. On receipt of information and request for help from the fishing dhow, Pakistan Navy Ship was promptly dispatched which through its technical team repaired the boat, removed its defect and made it seaworthy. The rectification of defect required miscellaneous repairs including gearbox removal and re-fixing followed by alignments and repairs through improvised solutions by technical team on-board the Indian boat.The stranded boat crew was dehydrated and also required medical care and edibles. Pakistan Navy Ship rescue team provided it the necessary edibles and medical care. The master and crew of the stranded boat thanked Pak Navy for its kind gesture and swift response, by hailing 'Pakistan Zindabad' (Long live Pakistan), and thereafter shaped course to Indian port.

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CJP takes notice of hefty salaries at PKLI

LAHORE: Chief Justice Saqib Nisar on Sunday took notice of hefty salaries of employees working at Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI).Hearing various cases at the Lahore Registry of Supreme Court, the CJP sought complete report, along with a list of doctors hired by the health facility detailing their salaries and privileges.The apex court also sought details of the service structure of the institute’s employees, further ordering the Chief Secretary to submit the report by evening today.The CJP observed that he was informed about PKLI appointing its doctors at a hefty salary of Rs.1.5 million each. Earlier last month, Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute had come under strict scrutiny after it was observed that the salaries of doctors employed there varied greatly from those of working at government hospitals. Hearing the case, the Chief Justice comparing the salaries of both, remarked that PKLI pays its doctors a high wage of Rs. 1.5 million, as compared to doctors appointed at government hospitals who get paid Rs. 0.2 million.

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Son-in-law faces wrath of Chief Justice Saqib Nisar

LAHORE: Supreme Court Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Sunday summoned his son-in-law Khalid Rehman and forced him to apologize for seeking favour for a police officer.According to Geo News, the chief justice was hearing an application filed by an ex-wife of Deputy Inspector General Police Ghulam Mehmood Dogar who had approached the court after being put on the Exit Control List along with her children. The CJ also reprimanded the DIG for asking his son-in-law for the favour."How dare you think you can get a  favour by involving my family member . Who gave you that advice," he asked the DIG."I am waging a Jihad," he said.Shortly after being summoned, the son-in-law of the top judge appeared before the court  and sought forgiveness."You may be my son-in-law at home, but here you are appearing before Chief Justice of Pakistan," he told Khalid Rehman.Justice Saqib Nisar asked the DIG to disclose the name of the person who advised him to approach his son-in-law.The DIG also  tendered an unconditional apology for involving  the family member of the judge.Dogar said his decision to approach Khalid Rehman   was driven by his desire to meet his children.

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Arab world on the BRINK of second wave of revolutions, warn experts

THE ARAB world faces a second wave of revolutions just eight years after the Arab Spring due to uncontrolled urbanisation, critical unemployment and financial pressures, according to experts.

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Amber Rudd RESIGNS as Home Secretary amid Windrush immigration scandal - who will step in?

AMBER Rudd has resigned as Home Secretary amid claims she misled Parliament over targets for removing illegal migrants, the Government has announced.

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EXCLUSIVE: End the hospital parking racket that is a £174MILLION 'tax on sick'

CAMPAIGNERS last night demanded an end to rip-off hospital parking charges that have become a “tax on the sick”. Three years after NHS trusts were told to slash fees levied on the seriously ill a Daily Express investigation reveals they are still using patients and staff as cash cows by charging up to £4 an hour.

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Stand up to EU or QUIT: May braces for Brexit revolt with Tories poised to oust PM

THERESA May has been warned she will face a vote of no confidence in her leadership if she fails to stand firm on immigration and customs arrangements in a crunch week for Brexit policy.

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Labour amendment to Brexit Bill threatens to DERAIL negotiations, says David Davis

BREXIT Secretary David Davis has slammed Labour’s proposed amendment to the Brexit bill which would give Parliament the final say on the deal, stating it will not give Britons the “Brexit they deserve”.

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