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Asylum seekers not widely abusing modern slavery system
abusing the modern slavery system in England and Wales, contradicting claims from successive home secretaries. The report indicates that only a small number of asylum seekers falsely claim victim status to avoid deportation, with it found that 90% of those referred were assessed to have reasonable grounds for being classified as victims. Ryan Shorthouse, the…
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Government redefines anti-Muslim hatred
The UK Government is reviewing a draft definition of anti-Muslim hatred that excludes the term “Islamophobia.” The definition aims to guide public bodies on unacceptable treatment of Muslims. It describes anti-Muslim hostility as actions like violence and discrimination based on religion or ethnicity. Baroness Gohir stated the proposal balances safeguarding individuals while avoiding overreach. Critics,…
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Bank: Budget was ‘monumentally mishandled’
S&U, a London-listed bank, has criticised Rachel Reeves’ recent Budget, describing it as “chaotic and monumentally mishandled.” S&U said the policies set out by the Chancellor had triggered a “dampening effect on consumer confidence.” With the Office for Budget Responsibility having cut growth forecasts every year from 2026 to the end of the Parliament after…