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COST OF LIVING CRISIS: 1 million emergency food bank parcels to be handed out this winter More than one million emergency parcels are expected to be distributed by food banks this winter due to an “unprecedented need” for help, a charity has warned. The Trussell Trust network, which supports more than 1,300 food bank centres across the UK, has forecast that more than 600,000 people will rely on food banks from December this year until next February. That will mean almost 100,000 more emergency food parcels are required compared to the same period last year, when a total of 904,000…

HEWA RAHIMPUR THE SMUGGLER GANG LEADER Smuggled up to 10,000 migrants across Channel jailed A man granted asylum in east London has been convicted of helping to lead a criminal gang that smuggled up to 10,000 people across the Channel. Hewa Rahimpur, 30, was sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined €80,000 at a court in Bruges, Belgium.  He was convicted in one of the biggest people-smuggling trials held in Europe – with 20 out of 21 defendants found guilty. He was arrested in London more than a year ago after a police operation that involved officers in Germany,…

ISRAEL MILITARY DENIES RESPONSIBILITY FOR GAZA HOSPITAL BLAST, – Spokesman understood it was an Islamic Jihad rocket that has misfired Israel’s military said it had seen no evidence of a direct hit on a hospital in the Gaza Strip the day before, where hundreds of Palestinians were killed in an explosion. In an English-language briefing televised shortly before U.S. President Joe Biden landed in Israel for a solidarity visit, chief military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari accused Hamas of inflating the number of casualties from the explosion. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that controls Gaza, blamed the deadly blast on…

NITROUS OXIDE – LAUGHING GAS TO BECOME ILLEGAL NEXT MONTH Dealers face 14 years in jail Nitrous oxide will be illegal from next month as part of a government crackdown on anti-social behaviour, it has been announced. The substance, also known as laughing gas or NOS, will become a controlled Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) from 8th November. Serial users could face up to two years in prison while the maximum sentence for dealers has doubled to 14 years behind bars, the Home Office has confirmed. People caught with nitrous oxide with the intention of…

SOUTHGATE DEFENDS DECISION TO PICK HENDERSON AHEAD OF ITALY MATCH – Jordan Henderson was booed by England fans against Australia England head coach Gareth Southgate defended his decision to continue selecting Jordan Henderson ahead of the Italy match after the 33-year-old midfielder was booed off the pitch at Wembley during England’s 1-0 friendly victory over Australia. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s European qualifier at home to Italy, Southgate said his team selection is not based on a popularity contest. The former Liverpool captain was subject to raucous boos from the home crowd on Friday when he was subbed off in the…

ROLLS-ROYCE TAKES AXE TO GLOBAL WORKFORCE IN LATEST EFFICIENCY DRIVE It has cut more than 13,000 roles over the past decade Engineering specialist Rolls-Royce has confirmed the loss of up to 2,500 jobs as it seeks to take a further grip on costs. The Derby-based firm, best-known for its aircraft engines, revealed its plans hours and reported that hundreds of UK staff were likely to be affected by the group’s global efficiency drive. It has cut more than 13,000 roles over the past decade in a bid to bolster profitability. Chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic, who took over in January, said…

NO ROOM FOR TAX CUTS OR SPENDING INCREASES – IFS forecast  recession next year A recession is on the horizon and the chancellor “is in a terrible bind” as low growth and high-interest payments on debt mean little room for manoeuvre, according to a respected think tank. The UK economy is stuck between the possibility of low growth and persistently high inflation, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said in its green budget report. As a result, there is no capacity to cut taxes or increase spending, it said. Policy makers risk recession if unfunded tax cuts are introduced, as…

PRIME MINISTER SUNAK SAYS AT LEAST 6 BRITISH CITIZENS KILLED IN ISRAEL – A “pogrom” – a riot incited with the aim of massacring a religious group  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said at least six UK citizens had been killed after Hamas militants attacked Israel nine days ago, characterising the incident as a “pogrom.” In a statement in parliament, Sunak said the British government is increasing its aid to the Palestinian people by a third with 10 million pounds ($12.18 million) more in support. Sunak said that he supported absolutely Israel’s right to defend itself, to go after Hamas, take…

CHARITIES ‘CONCERNED’ OVER LACK OF PROGRESS WITH RENTERS REFORM BILL – Charities urge Prime Minister to pass a bill to ban ‘no-fault’ evictions A group of 30 charities and non-profit organisations have urged the prime minister to pass a bill to ban “no-fault” evictions. The Renters Reform Bill would remove the right of landlords in England to evict tenants for no reason with only two months’ notice. Charities warned delays risk causing “more avoidable hardship and suffering” and a “greater cost to the taxpayer”. The government said the bill would resume progress in parliament shortly. The Conservatives promised “a better…

METRO BANK SEEKS BIDS WITHIN WEEKS FOR £3BN MORTGAGE BOOK – Bank wants bidders to submit offers at the beginning of next month Metro Bank has set a quickfire timetable for rivals to snap up a substantial chunk of its mortgage book. Reports understand Metro Bank wants bidders to submit offers at the beginning of next month, with Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, and NatWest Group all having an indicated interest. News of the timetable comes days after the high street bank said it had secured a £925m refinancing package, which involves the Colombian billionaire Jaime Gilinski Bacal becoming its majority…