Summary: Prime Minister addresses health risks and well-being of migrants housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge during a hospital visit in Hertfordshire. Concerns raised about the fairness of taxpayers funding hotel housing for illegal migrants, prompting the barge initiative as an alternative solution. Efforts to combat illegal immigration highlighted, with the Prime Minister emphasizing the implementation of new laws and a decrease in arrivals. Strong condemnation of recent youth criminal activities and theft, with a call for societal unity against such behavior. ...

Summary: The impact of COVID-19 on education will not be taken into account for this year's A-level grades , leading many students to expect lower results. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan emphasizes the importance of maintaining the value of qualifications and addressing the challenges faced by students who received grades during the disrupted years. Changes in A-level grading due to COVID-19 have led to fluctuations in the distribution of top grades , with concerns raised about university readiness. Students like Harry express hopes for fairness in the grading process despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. ...

Summary: New details emerge about the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson , who spent years in prison for rape. Police and prosecutors were aware of potential DNA evidence that could have exonerated Malkinson, but took no action. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) declined to pursue an appeal based on the DNA evidence . Failure to thoroughly investigate inconsistent evidence raises concerns about the criminal justice system 's approach to miscarriages of justice. Calls for reform and better leadership within the CCRC in addressing wrongful conviction s. Ongoing investigation and broader implications for the p...

Summary: FTSE 100 is down despite the announcement of new North Sea oil and gas licenses. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has undergone an overhaul for fair treatment of consumers. UK's largest banks are planning a £5 million advertising campaign to support customers with repayments. BT Group 's shares slipped after the announcement of Alison Kirkley as the new chief executive. Marshall 's share price plummeted following the news of 250 job cuts . Walmart acquires TigerGlobal 's investment in Flipkart for $1.4 billion, increasing its stake to over 80%. ScanCell 's share price rises as the company expa...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle receive Coronation invitation | 5 News Hi, you two. Well, I can confirm that the invitations have started to go out and one of them has winged its way to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. I always expected it would go and it has gone to them. There's spokesperson's being a little bit coy about the RSVP, whether that has been sent and whether it's positive or negative. But obviously a lot's happened in the last few months, what with books and documentary series and what we were reporting last week about their UK residents. But they have been invited and of course there are plenty of royal residences for them to stay at should they come over for the coronation at the start of May. And Harry's been given more interviews this weekend in America. He's really talking about his family and coming from a broken home. Yes, that was one of t...

Summary: Consultants in England are on a two-day strike over pay issues, with plans for more walkouts. Dr. Amid Hankari emphasizes the need for fair pay that reflects the hard work and sacrifices of doctors. The debate covers consultant earnings, economic context, patient impact, mental health care, and the NHS funding model. Patrick O'Flynn highlights concerns about strikes undermining public support for the NHS . ...

Summary: Former Pakistan i Prime Minister Imran Khan 's imprisonment for three years is being challenged in court. Khan's lawyers claim he is being held in deplorable conditions but remains in good spirits. He was sentenced for not declaring money earned from selling state gifts during his time in office. Lawyers argue that Khan did not receive a fair trial and raise concerns about judicial bias. The legal team plans to file an appeal to suspend the sentence and address the conditions of his imprisonment. Support for Khan appears to have been silenced, but he still holds substantial popularity. The imprisonment has sparke...

Summary: Apple faces a $1bn lawsuit in the UK , brought by 1,500 app developers , over its app store fees . The charges of 15% to 30% imposed by Apple are considered excessive and unfair. Apple 's app store holds a dominant position, leading to contentions of monopoly power . The essential role of the app store infrastructure justifies Apple 's higher commission rates. The lawsuit 's outcome remains uncertain, given Apple 's size and lack of viable alternatives. Some argue that Apple 's success justifies the higher fees, citing the popularity and user-friendliness of the app store. ...

Summary: Concerns raised over the Bibby Stockholm barge being exploited by smugglers to encourage illegal crossings. Kelvin MacKenzie highlights the disparity between facilities offered to migrants and local homeless populations. Neil Parrish acknowledges the need for reasonable facilities for asylum seekers while recognizing local concerns. Kim Rye strongly opposes the current arrangements, viewing the barge as an invitation for more illegal crossings. Experts and public figu...

Summary: GCSE top grades in England have dropped significantly and regional disparities have increased. Government's efforts for educational equality are criticized as regional differences persist. Contrasts in grading between England, Wales, and Northern Ireland raise questions about fairness. Despite challenges, the current cohort is celebrated for their achievements amid ongoing educational inequalities. ...

Summary: Former footballer Gabby Agbonlahor criticizes ' big club bias ' in refereeing decisions , highlighting a controversial incident in the Man Utd vs. Wolves match. Agbonlahor recalls past matches against top clubs where he believes ' big club bias ' influenced referee decisions. The former player expresses disbelief at the referee and VAR officials not awarding a penalty in the recent incident and calls for accountability. Agbonlahor raises concerns about inconsistent time-wasting decisions and their impact on the game. The interview concludes with Agbonlahor emphasizing the significance of refereeing decis...

Migrant crossings: 'Can you stop the small boats?' Are you going to be able to stop the small boats? Well, that's our objective. We couldn't have been clearer in putting it as one of the five central promises of this government to stop the boats, secure our borders and bring fairness back to our asylum system. We're going to do everything in our power to achieve that, and ultimately, it will be for the public to decide at the next general election whether we've succeeded or not. But be in no doubt that the Prime Minister of the Home Section and I will do everything we can to achieve that goal. I'm just interested in listening to some of the language you're using there. It's your objective. You're going to do everything you can to achieve it, not saying, yeah, we are going to stop the small boats. We are going to stop the small boats, and we wi...

Interest rates: Banks not passing on £23bn to savers Work no longer pays what it used to. Inflation is eroding our earnings and banks aren't passing on higher interest rates to savers. Pensioners like Carol say their money isn't working as hard as it used to. I've been trying to create a financial buffer. And every time I get a little bit saved, something happens. So that's going to be at the moment the cost of living crisis. If I want to actually have a life, I have to work. Back in December 2021, the Bank of England's interest rate stood at just 0.1%. With the average savings rate on the high street at 0.2%. But while the Bank of England has since hiked its main interest rate to 4%, average savings rates among high street banks have only risen to 1.88%. It means that those with £30,000 of savings only stand to make £569 in interest each year. That's less ...

Summary: Simon Jordan criticizes recent VAR decision and questions referee competency . He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging mistakes and saying sorry in football. Jordan advocates for better referee training and adherence to game principles. He discusses the challenges of implementing transparency in a culture of fan abuse. Jordan contrasts the priorities of transparency and referee competency . He references Howard Webb's promise of increased transparency in refereeing decisions. Jordan highlights the ongoing debate between transparency and competency. ...