What the papers say – May 18
Here are the biggest stories making headlines this Saturday.
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Sports presenter Laura Woods pulls out of Fury vs Usyk coverage after ‘accident’
The broadcaster told fans she will ‘be back soon’.
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Hawthorn out, resilient plants in for Chelsea garden as climate changes
Growing conditions have affected the plants in a National Trust exhibit at the flower show, and the charity says its gardens face a changing climate.
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Son Heung-min was the man Mikel Arteta wanted Tottenham’s big chance to fall to
Son’s miss kept Manchester City in control of the Premier League title race and left Arteta’s Arsenal needing a big favour.
UK & international sports|May 17, 2024
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‘Alarming’ failures by Home Office in handling Hartlepool terrorist – MPs
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper criticised the three years it took to process Ahmed Alid’s asylum claim before he murdered a pensioner.
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Alan Bates ‘rejects second offer of compensation’ over Horizon IT scandal
The latest offer was only a third of what he had requested, according to the BBC, and Mr Bates told the broadcaster it was ‘frustrating’.
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New route for Irish nationals to get British citizenship close to becoming law
The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill will will reduce the barriers to British citizenship for those from the Republic of Ireland.
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Record high migrant Channel crossings for first five months of the year
The cumulative number of arrivals by small boats in 2024 is now 41% higher than at this point in 2023.
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Two men found guilty of murdering teenager with 'Rambo' knife in flat in Wolverhampton
Two men have been found guilty of using a 'Rambo' knife to murder a teenage boy in a "ferocious" attack in a flat in Wolverhampton.
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David Moyes eager to win final West Ham game for fans not as Declan Rice favour
West Ham take on title-chasing Man City on Sunday with Rice’s Arsenal hoping they can do the Gunners a favour.
UK & international sports|May 17, 2024
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Aston Villa boss will not be supporting Wolves in crucial VAR vote
Villa boss Unai Emery wants the Premier League to keep VAR claiming the technology is usually “completely fair”.
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Plaid Cymru abruptly ends Welsh Labour government co-operation deal
Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth cited concerns over First Minister Vaughan Gething’s election campaign finances and his decision to sack a minister.
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Measures aimed at preventing children from missing school clear the Commons
The School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill will require councils in England to promote regular attendance.
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Former headteacher appointed Mayor of Dudley pledges to 'fly flag' for the borough
A former headteacher has taken on the role of the new Mayor of Dudley.
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Chancellor suggests ‘sustainable rise’ in foreign students would be welcome
Ministers have come under pressure to cut international student numbers as part of efforts to reduce net immigration.
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Violence in New Caledonia subsides slightly as France sends in reinforcements
High Commissioner Louis Le Franc announced stringent measures on Friday under the state of emergency declared by President Emmanuel Macron.
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MPs support moves for tougher fines for livestock-worrying offenders
The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill cleared the House of Commons on Friday.
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Tout dubbed the ‘Ticket Queen’ jailed for four years
The 54-year-old was jailed at Leeds Crown Court on Friday alongside her employee Paul Douglas.
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Jury out for second day in trial of teacher Rebecca Joynes
The 30-year-old denies sex offences involving two teenage boys.
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Hunt declines to guarantee tax cuts but insists burden will go down under Tories
The Chancellor claimed Labour’s economic plans would lead to tax rises and accused the Opposition of attempting to scare pensioners.
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