A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes. ...
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Watch: Reporter is helped to pose as gay for asylum claimWatch: Reporter is helped to pose as gay for asylum claim
A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system. ...
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation findsLegal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds
The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system. ...
Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US maritime blockade continuesTrump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US maritime blockade continues
The United Nations’ secretary general said it was “highly probable” that the negotiations would restart. ...
US Treasury secretary says short-term economic pain worth long-term securityUS Treasury secretary says short-term economic pain worth long-term security
US Treasury Secretary said a “small bit of economic pain” was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals. ...
French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost loveFrench woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother’s frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre. ...
Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to beginRetrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin
The first trial – which saw members of Maradona’s medical team accused of poor care – collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court. ...
US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China saysUS blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an “already fragile ceasefire”. ...
Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official saysHamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments. ...
We will name police and social workers unless action taken, lawyer for Southport families saysWe will name police and social workers unless action taken, lawyer for Southport families says
Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken. ...