Tommy Robinson loses appeal against sentence

Tommy Robinson loses appeal against sentence

Tommy Robinson has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against the length of his prison sentence for contempt of court.The far-right political activist, 42, was jailed for 18 months in October last year after admitting breaching a 2021 High Court order banning him from repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee who successfully sued him for libel.Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was told his sentence would be shortened by four months if he "purged" the contempt by removing the […]

16/04/2025

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Sudan’s paramilitary chief announces rival government of ‘peace and unity’

A paramilitary group fighting the Sudanese military has announced it is forming a rival government, as the country's civil war passes its second anniversary.General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), said their administration will rule parts of the country controlled by the group."On this anniversary, we proudly declare the establishment of the Government of Peace and Unity," he said in a recorded speech on Tuesday.Gen Dagalo, whose troops have been fighting Sudan's Armed Forces (SAF), is […]

16/04/2025

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Protesters tasered as Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene’s town hall descends into chaos

Two protesters were tasered and three people arrested when a town hall hosted by hard-right Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene descended into chaos.The controversial representative from Georgia - who has ignored requests from her own congressional leaders not to hold town hall events - was repeatedly interrupted as a number of people were escorted out by police.Footage showed one person being tasered at the side of the venue in Acworth, Georgia, as Ms Taylor Greene said: "This is a town hall. […]

16/04/2025

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Gaza a ‘mass grave’ for Palestinians and those helping them, medical charity says

Gaza has become a "mass grave" for Palestinians and those helping them, medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says, as Israel continues to prevent humanitarian aid from getting into the territory.It comes as medics say the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) killed at least 13 people in northern Gaza and continued to demolish homes in Rafah in the south.MSF - also known as Doctors Without Borders - called on Israel to "lift the inhumane and deadly siege" and for all parties […]

16/04/2025

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UK Supreme Court makes unanimous decision on definition of a woman

The UK Supreme Court has issued a landmark judgment on how a woman should be defined in law.The long-running legal challenge centres around how sex-based rights are applied through the UK-wide Equality Act 2010.They unanimously decided the definition of a "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refers to "a biological woman and biological sex".The judges were asked to rule on what that legislation means by "sex" - whether biological sex or "certificated" sex as legally defined by the […]

16/04/2025

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Government claims car interventions will save £500 a year – but only if you hit a pothole

Hitting potholes is "all too common", a minister has insisted amid scrutiny of the government's claim that new road measures will save drivers £500 a year.Lillian Greenwood told Sky News Breakfast with Anna Jones that people face "eyewatering" costs if a pothole causes more damage to their car than a puncture, with the average repair job setting them back by £460, according to the RAC.Politics Live: UK in 'discussions' with France over migrant returns dealThis, along with the continued freeze […]

16/04/2025

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UK in talks to swap small boat migrants for asylum seekers in France

British officials have confirmed a pilot scheme is being considered to deport migrants who cross the English Channel, in exchange for the UK accepting asylum seekers in France with legitimate claims. Talks are underway between the two countries over a one-for-one swap, enabling undocumented asylum seekers who have reached the UK by small boat to be returned to France.Britain would then receive migrants from France who would have a right to be in the UK, like those who already have […]

16/04/2025

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Mixed Easter forecast for UK – as heavy rain possible

A wet Easter is in store for parts of the UK as a spell of unsettled weather moves across the UK, and heavy rain is possible in places.A yellow rain warning covering southwest England, Wales, and parts of the West Midlands and North West along the border, issued by the Met Office at noon on Tuesday, runs until noon on Wednesday.Up to 75mm (three inches) of rain is possible in the area covered by the warning, and more than 50mm […]

16/04/2025

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Brazilian butt lift adverts banned in the UK – here’s why

"Socially irresponsible" adverts for liquid Brazilian butt lifts have been banned - with a watchdog claiming they trivialised surgery and exploited the uncertainties women may have about their body image.The procedures, known as BBLs for short, involves injecting dermal filler into the bottom to enhance its volume and shape.But according to the Advertising Standards Authority, a slew of promotional posts on Facebook and Instagram broke the rules - and featured time-limited discounts that could rush consumers into making decisions.Six BBL […]

16/04/2025

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