Direction 110: Key change to botched immigration law comes into effect as under-pressure minister claims it will make visa decisions 'crystal clear' - UK news - NewsLocker (2024)

A new immigration direction, known as direction 110, will be put in place within weeks and will give greater weight to community safety in visa decisions.

How the Mail on Sunday saved the paratroopers' 80th anniversary D-Day jump by alerting Defence Secretary Grant Shapps of plane shortages

Soldiers re-enacted the poignant salute to the drop behind enemy lines that marked the start of the invasion of Nazi-occupied France.

Call Of Duty needs to take a break for the sake of gamers and developers – Reader’s Feature

Modern Warfare 3 – should it have stayed as DLC? (Activision)A reader is upset that Activision is still not making anything other than Call Of Duty games and suggests it stops the yearly sequels.Are you a fan of video games? Do you yearn for a new one to play? More specifically, a first person shooter? Well, I have some good news for you. Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming later this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows – as well as previous generation consoles. It&r

Sir Keir Starmer accused of using 'blinkered left-wing ideology' after refusing private healthcare when most Labour voters would use it

Sir Keir Starmer insisted the NHS 'runs through my DNA' and refused to use private healthcare, but a YouGov poll showed 72 per cent of Labour Party supporters would use the private sector if they could.

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Evil mother who abused her baby son Tony Hudgell so horrifically he had to have both his legs amputated is back in jail after 'having a fling with a sex offender'

Tony Hudgell, now nine, suffered multiple injuries, organ failure and sepsis at the hands of his mother, Jody Simpson and her partner Anthony Smith when he was just six weeks old.

EMILY PRESCOTT: Princess Kate rewards 'Girl Friday' Natasha Archer for her loyalty with new top job as senior private executive at the Palace

The Princess of Wales has promoted her 'Girl Friday' Natasha Archer to a key position at Kensington Palace, I can reveal.

Beloved Mexican restaurant becomes the latest to shut its doors in California - after iconic chain closed 48 restaurants over the state's $20 minimum wage

A popular Mexican restaurant is closing its doors for good in California, becoming only the latest business to shutter afterthe state's high minimum wage.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson suffers ankle injury for Senegal

Nicolas Jackson will miss Senegal’s World Cup qualifier on Sunday (AFP via Getty)Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has suffered an ankle injury whilst on international duty with Senegal.The 22-year-old was forced off in the closing stages of Senegal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday.Senegal are due to play Mauritania in their next World Cup qualifier on Sunday evening but the medical team have confirmed that Jackson has been forced to withdraw from the s

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Indigenous musician Emma Donovan lashes out at taxi drivers over abhorrent act at the airport: 'Someone please help me'

Emma Donovan, anaward-winning Gumbaynggirr and Yamatji artist, flew into Perth on Friday night after launching her new CD in Melbourne .

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: The big bash millennials simply can't do without

Weddings are the big occasion for millennials. They fly around the world to throw bridal bouquets and stag nights. The festivities can take days.

Sir Keir Starmer accused of using 'blinkered left-wing ideology' for refusing private healthcare when most Labour voters would use it

Sir Keir Starmer insisted the NHS 'runs through my DNA' and refused to use private healthcare, but a YouGov poll showed 72 per cent of Labour Party supporters would use the private sector if they could.

California's taco crisis grows as iconic Mexican restaurant shuts down - after adored chain closed 48 restaurants and blamed state's $20-an-hour minimum wage

A popular Mexican restaurant is closing its doors for good in California, becoming only the latest business to shutter afterthe state's high minimum wage.

What’s my horoscope for today? June 9, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign

What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk)What drives you? The planets have the answer.Taurus, do you feel a strong desire to leave a lasting impact? Now is the moment to make your mark.Leo, does the spotlight call to you? Step into your true role and shine.Ahead, you’ll find all thestar signs’horoscopesfor today: Sunday June9, 2024.Like checking your horoscope every morning? You can now sign up to our free daily newsletter to get a personalis

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck ‘set to sell $60,000,000 home’ amid divorce rumours

The couple are rumoured to be selling their home after just a year (Picture: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix)It has been reported that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are set to sell the Beverly Hills mansion they purchased just last year.Split rumours have been circling Ben, 51, and Jennifer, 54 for the past few weeks but the couple has continued to show a united front.Despite being seen together in public, and even sharing a public kiss, intense scrutiny has followed the pair as

Four-year-old dies as a man and woman 'well-known' to the child are charged in Smithton, Tasmania

The child died at Smithton, in north-west Tasmania, at 10.15pm on May 31. A 35-year-old man, who was known to the child, was arrested and charged overnight.

Tanguy Ndombele to leave Tottenham: What Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte said about Spurs’ £55m failure

Tanguy Ndombele struggled for fitness during his loan spell with Galatasaray this season (ANP via Getty)Tottenham have decided to let Tanguy Ndombele leave the club on a free transfer this summer, according to reports in France.The 27-year-old remains the most-expensive signing in Tottenham’s history after he joined from Lyon in a €62 million (£55.4m) in the summer of 2019.But the midfielder failed to make an impact in his first two seasons at Spurs and halfway through his third

Billionaire bully bride Katherine Asplundh makes surprising first post since return to Instagram

On Saturday, Asplundh, whose maiden name is Driscoll, attended her brother-in-law Carl's wedding, where he married his longtime partner of five years, Savanna Smith.

Giovanni Pernice takes another hit as Strictly co-star ‘pulls out’ of joint event

Kai Widdrington has pulled out of an event with Giovanni Pernice (Picture: Instagram)Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has seemingly suffered a fresh blow.It comes amid intense allegations about his behaviour during training for the BBC dance show, with his future as a pro uncertain as an investigation takes place.In the latest development, on Tuesday, Giovanni announced plans for a dance class workshop in London with his fellow Strictly star and long-time friend, Kai Widdringt

Michael Gove accused of paving the way for historic Conservative election defeat by 'betraying' Boris Johnson as well 'plotting and scheming' by top official in his old constituency

Michael Gove was last night accused of paving the way for a historic Tory election defeat by 'betraying' Boris Johnson, as well as 'plotting and scheming'.

Kia issues urgent recall for 463,000 vehicles that could burst into flames

More than 400,000 vehicles have been recalled by car manufacturer Kia after it was found that a problem meant that the cars were at increased risk of spontaneously catching on fire

Prince Harry's dreamy proposal to Meghan Markle - and the stunning £300k engagement ring

Prince Harry proposed to Megan in 2017 with a stunning ring worth a staggering 6 figures in a low-key yet dreamy and romantic way on the grounds of Kensington Palace.

Rishi Sunak is 'pushy and rude' and 'not PM material' - say his own candidates

Messages seen by the Mirror reveal not all Tory candidates have always been entirely flattering about the Prime Minister - and some were downright scathing

Tory Armed forces minister Leo Docherty faces questions over links to constituency

Leo Docherty is facing a tough local challenge in the General Election - and a local Labour insider said: "He is never seen about and has delivered nothing locally for people."

Chilling note left by Florida mom who 'shot dead five-month-old baby where husband proposed after he asked for divorce' - before surviving suicide attempt

Maria Rodriguez-Barnes shot and killed her five-month-old son at the site of her husband's marriage proposal after he asked for a divorce. She then shot herself but survived to stand trial in Florida.

Now university exams are attacked for being 'colonialist' and enforcing proper English by senior academic Dr Zahid Pranjol in extraordinary article

Dr Zahid Pranjol argued that timed exams are a 'manifestation of colonisation in present-day higher education' because the practice is rooted in the British empire.

Forest Lake crash: Five people seriously injured in horror crash between a Mercedes-Benz and 4WD

A Mercedes-Benz was and a Toyota LandCruiser collided at the intersection of Renoir Crescent in the Brisbane suburb of Forest Lake about 10.10pm on Saturday.

Israeli hostage embraces father for first time in three months after being rescued

Israel said Noa and three other hostages, Almog Meir Jan, 22, Andrey Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41, were rescued in two locations in daytime raids in the heart of Nuseirat refugee camp on Saturday morning

Mum found inside 20ft python as locals cut open beast to make horror discovery

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES: Farida, 50, went missing on her way to sell food at the local market in Indonesia - her husband Noni, 55, sadly discovered her dead inside a huge python

'Strip Liz Truss of £115k lifelong allowance' says Lib Dem's deputy leader Daisy Cooper

Daisy Cooper said the Liberal Democrats would scrap severance for disgraced ministers if their party is voted in during the general election on July 4

Prince Harry 'publishing a second book would end Duke’s relationship with the Royal Family'

Prince Harry is still reeling from the fall-out of his first book Spare. Now a royal expert has warned about the devastation that could be caused if he releases a sequel.