Asylum processing centres could be built on the Isle of Wight, the Shetlands or the Isle of Man, it emerged yesterday. The new ‘offshoring’ proposal – which might also see asylum hostels built on other remote Scottish islands – is part of Priti Patel’s over-arching programme to crackdown on the Channel migrant crisis. Under a … Read more
Asylum processing centres could be built on the Isle of Wight, the Shetlands or the Isle of Man, it emerged yesterday. The new ‘offshoring’ proposal – which might also see asylum hostels built on other remote Scottish islands – is part of Priti Patel’s over-arching programme to crackdown on the Channel migrant crisis. Under a … Read more
Amigo board rejects founder James Benamor’s proposals and says his return would be ‘materially detrimental’ for the business Spat between founder of Amigo Loans and its board escalated over the weekend James Benamore penned blog recommending his return and ousting of board Benamor accused Amigo of irresponsible lending and excluding millions Amigo board says return of … Read more
Saying iDo: Churches plan to allow witnesses to observe weddings virtually on mobile phone video calls under government proposals Officials are considering changes to law so small weddings can take place Move would be a boon to people with relative abroad who cannot fly to UK Reforms would allow witnesses to attend wedding ceremonies virtually … Read more
Saying iDo: Churches plan to allow witnesses to observe weddings virtually on mobile phone video calls under government proposals Officials are considering changes to law so small weddings can take place Move would be a boon to people with relative abroad who cannot fly to UK Reforms would allow witnesses to attend wedding ceremonies virtually … Read more
Pupils will not be able to appeal against exam grades this year under new proposals… and will be told to RE-SIT tests in the autumn if they are unhappy with their marks Exam regulator Ofqual propose to stop appeals against A-level and GCSE results Students will be graded by teachers after exams cancelled due to … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 – becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe held a crucial conference call with Olympics chief Thomas Bach on Tuesday to formally decide a plan and … Read more
This morning, the Financial Conduct Authority announced proposals to try and help people struggling with their finances as a result of coronavirus. The proposals are subject to a quick-fire consultation and could come into force next Thursday. Banks have already brought in some measures themselves, but the FCA proposals seek to ensure that customers of … Read more