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Don't oppose my asylum plans, Mahmood warns Labour MPs - as she tells Farage to 'sod off'

The home secretary has admitted the UK's illegal immigrant numbers are "too high" - but said Nigel Farage can "sod off" after he claimed she sounded like a Reform supporter.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0000

In a rush? Here are Labour's immigration reforms at a glance

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK's asylum system.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 23:13:00 +0000

UN Security Council backs Trump peace plan for Gaza

The United Nations Security Council has passed a US resolution which endorses Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 22:20:00 +0000

Trump unveils FIFA PASS scheme to give priority visa appointment access to World Cup fans

People travelling to the United States for the football World Cup next year will be able to get interviews for visas more quickly, Donald Trump has announced.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 20:55:00 +0000

How a grassy Oxfordshire field became a mountain of waste in just months

Satellite images reveal how a grassy field in Oxfordshire was transformed into an illegal waste site in just a few months.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 14:56:00 +0000

Amber cold health alert now issued for parts of UK until Saturday

Cold health alerts have been issued for large parts of the UK from midday on Monday until Saturday morning.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 12:44:00 +0000

Investigation launched after man dies on North Sea drilling rig

An investigation has been launched into the death of an offshore worker on a drilling rig in the North Sea.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 16:38:00 +0000

'I'm about to break the internet over Jake Paul's face'

Boxer Anthony Joshua is set to mark his comeback to the ring with a surprise heavyweight bout against Jake Paul in Miami.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 14:46:00 +0000

School ban put us in 'ridiculous position', says father in WhatsApp row after police admit unlawful arrest

A mum and dad who were detained by police after complaining about their daughter's school on WhatsApp, have said they feel 'vindicated' after the force agreed to pay them £20,000 in compensation.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 08:49:00 +0000

How the UK and Denmark's immigration policies compare

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced controversial plans for the UK to embrace a "Denmark-style" asylum system, aimed at making Britain less attractive to illegal immigrants and making deportations easier.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +0000

Don't oppose my asylum plans, Mahmood warns Labour MPs - as she tells Farage to 'sod off'

The home secretary has admitted the UK's illegal immigrant numbers are "too high" - but said Nigel Farage can "sod off" after he claimed she sounded like a Reform supporter.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0000

In a rush? Here are Labour's immigration reforms at a glance

The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK's asylum system.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 23:13:00 +0000

Amber cold health alert now issued for parts of UK until Saturday

Cold health alerts have been issued for large parts of the UK from midday on Monday until Saturday morning.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 12:44:00 +0000

How a grassy Oxfordshire field became a mountain of waste in just months

Satellite images reveal how a grassy field in Oxfordshire was transformed into an illegal waste site in just a few months.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 14:56:00 +0000

The UK's flagship aircraft carrier is ready for war - just not without help

The UK's flagship aircraft carrier is ready for war after deploying across the world in a demonstration to Vladimir Putin of NATO's "hard power", the defence secretary has said.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 16:15:00 +0000

School ban put us in 'ridiculous position', says father in WhatsApp row after police admit unlawful arrest

A mum and dad who were detained by police after complaining about their daughter's school on WhatsApp, have said they feel 'vindicated' after the force agreed to pay them £20,000 in compensation.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 08:49:00 +0000

Investigation launched after man dies on North Sea drilling rig

An investigation has been launched into the death of an offshore worker on a drilling rig in the North Sea.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 16:38:00 +0000

Mum of murdered schoolboy Harvey Willgoose backs roll out of bleed kits

Bleed kits, commonly used by paramedics and in hostile environments like war zones, are being distributed across schools in Sheffield today. 

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 15:19:00 +0000

Birmingham bin strikes to continue for months, union warns, as industrial dispute deepens

Rubbish will continue rotting in the streets of Birmingham for months, union chiefs have warned, after more workers voted to join industrial action.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 15:13:00 +0000

Reform council repaints road markings for school which closed in 2016

A Reform UK-run council has been criticised for wasting money after repainting road markings outside a school which closed nine years ago.

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SKY NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0000

BBC News

Mahmood defends overhaul of 'out of control' asylum system

Under the plans, refugee status will become temporary and new capped "safe and legal routes" into the UK will be created.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 23:34:07 GMT

Unprecedented plan for asylum system sees government walk tightrope

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan is unprecedented and marks an enormous change in policy, writes Dominic Casciani.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 22:50:56 GMT

Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council

Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 23:01:32 GMT

Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death

Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.

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BBC NEWSTue, 18 Nov 2025 00:33:53 GMT

Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government

Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 21:19:52 GMT

So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?

Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.

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BBC NEWSTue, 18 Nov 2025 00:26:16 GMT

KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character's journey

Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.

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BBC NEWSTue, 18 Nov 2025 00:32:33 GMT

Dan Wootton denies High Court claim that he catfished 'former colleague'

In High Court documents, the broadcaster said he did not trick a man into sending him explicit photos.

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BBC NEWSTue, 18 Nov 2025 00:25:06 GMT

Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says

A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.

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BBC NEWSTue, 18 Nov 2025 00:28:06 GMT

Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast

The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 16:05:24 GMT

HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier' - MPs

HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped.

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BBC NEWSTue, 18 Nov 2025 00:03:02 GMT

Paralegal sacked after offering to help dodge £60k illegal working fines

Zohaib Hussain said he could "make documents" to help dodge immigration fines.

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BBC NEWSTue, 18 Nov 2025 00:28:34 GMT

A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 23:01:18 GMT

This phone habit might be ruining your relationship. Here's how to stop it

Mindlessly checking your phone when you're with somone can have a negative impact on your relationships - here's how to stop it.

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BBC NEWSTue, 18 Nov 2025 00:18:39 GMT

What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?

Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 22:50:26 GMT

Six key takeaways from the proposed asylum system reforms

What we know so far about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed reforms.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 18:33:36 GMT

When is the Epstein files vote - and what happens next?

There are still procedural and legal hurdles to cross before the files can be released to the public.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 18:09:12 GMT

Pupils banned from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs due to school's 'Christian ethos'

The head teacher tells parents references to demons can feel "deeply uncomfortable" to Christians.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 14:59:30 GMT

Poland says blast on rail line to Ukraine 'unprecedented act of sabotage'

Authorities say the blast happened on a line leading to the border with Ukraine.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 17:42:39 GMT

Anthony Joshua to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in December

YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 13:07:11 GMT

Clair Obscur leads Game Awards nominations

The French-made role-playing game gets a record 12 nominations in total, including Game of the Year.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 18:27:40 GMT

Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets

President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 19:42:33 GMT

From seabirds to sea turtles: the fatal toll of plastic revealed

A new study pinpoints the deadly thresholds of plastic ingestion for marine life.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 20:00:14 GMT

'She's cuter than me,' says Renée Zellweger on new Bridget Jones statue

A new statue celebrating the character was unveiled in London's Leicester Square on Monday.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:23 GMT

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How to limit the power of big tech

The deputy PM turned Meta executive on the influence of tech bosses like Mark Zuckerberg.

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Are cracks showing inside Trump’s MAGA movement?

The growing questions from Republicans on how Trump is running the country

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The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years

Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey

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BBC NEWSMon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Renée Zellweger stars as the iconic Bridget Jones

Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.

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BBC NEWSSat, 15 Nov 2025 00:15:16 GMT

Joshua given offer he simply couldn't refuse - Bunce

Boxing expert Steve Bunce says Anthony Joshua was given an "offer he simply couldn't refuse" to fight Jake Paul.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 21:40:57 GMT

England will 'comfortably' win Ashes if Stokes plays full part - Ramprakash

England will beat Australia "quite comfortably" in the Ashes if captain Ben Stokes is fit enough to play all five Tests, says ex-batter Mark Ramprakash.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 21:57:35 GMT

Is Bellingham Tuchel's best player or problem to solve?

BBC Sport explores Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel's latest dispute and what it means moving forward.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 19:52:21 GMT

Was Gattuso right - is World Cup qualifying unfair on Europe?

Was Italy coach Genaro Gattuso making a fair point on places for Europe at the World Cup? Or was it just sour grapes?

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 17:54:21 GMT

NI enter play-offs 'with a lot of optimism' - O'Neill

Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland enter March's World Cup play-offs with "a lot of optimism" after their 1-0 win over Luxembourg.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 23:27:49 GMT

Wardley to be world champion as Usyk gives up belt

Britain's Fabio Wardley is expected to be elevated to WBO heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk decides to relinquish his title.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 22:02:00 GMT

The reality behind Scotland's 28-year World Cup wait

BBC Scotland examines Scotland's World Cup troubles as their campaign reaches its conclusion on Tuesday.

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BBC NEWSMon, 17 Nov 2025 13:14:03 GMT