Offshore energy firm Petrofac files for administration
The energy services provider, which had been undergoing a financial restructuring, employs about 2,000 people in Scotland.
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Billions of pounds wasted by Home Office on asylum hotels, MPs say
Billions of pounds are being wasted by the Home Office on asylum hotels, a committee of MPs say.
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Man critically injured after being hit by Ferrari
The 26-year-old was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by the Ferrari 488 Spider on Saturday.
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British commentator detained by ICE after 'Israel criticism' on US book tour
British commentator Sami Hamdi has been detained by US immigration, who have revoked his visa and banned him from completing his speaking tour, a Homeland Security official said.
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The Home Office has wasted billions of pounds of taxpayers' money on asylum hotels, MPs say
Asylum accommodation costs are expected to triple amid a "failed, chaotic and expensive" system which has wasted taxpayers' money, according to a committee of MPs.
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More than 2,000 jobs at risk as oil and gas company enters administration
More than 2,000 Scotland-based jobs are at risk as oil and energy services group Petrofac has applied for administration.
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Plea to respect funeral processions after road rage crash
One funeral director says the incidents were happening "weekly" and drivers had even become abusive.
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Retired CalMac ferry finally heads to breakers
MV Hebridean Isles is setting out on its final voyage but the ship leaves behind a legacy of spare parts and mementoes.
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Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels, MPs say
"Flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" left the department unable to cope with demand for asylum accommodation, a report by MPs suggests.
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Prisons begin extra checks after migrant released in error
The government has introduced new mandatory procedures after the accidental release of Hadush Kebatu from Chelmsford prison on Friday.
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UK commentator detained by ICE after 'Israel criticism' on US book tour
British commentator Sami Hamdi has been detained by US immigration, who have revoked his visa and banned him from completing his speaking tour, a Homeland Security official said.
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Talks due to resume as health unions move towards strike ballot
Earlier this month unions rejected a renewed pay offer saying they will ballot for industrial action.
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What happens next after migrant sex attacker's rearrest?
Hadush Kebatu is back in custody following a two-day manhunt after his mistaken release from prison.
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Home Office 'squandered billions' on asylum hotels, MPs say
"Flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" left the department unable to cope with demand for asylum accommodation, a report by MPs suggests.
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Why so many UK homes are still dangerously mouldy - years after this toddler was killed
Despite outcry over a British toddler’s death, mould remains a problem in many homes - so are new law changes enough?
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Family of boy thrown from Tate Modern says he's 'running, jumping and swimming'
The family of a young boy who was thrown from the 10th floor of the Tate Modern building says that after six "courageous" years, he is beginning to run, cycle, jump and swim.
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Deputy PM to face Commons grilling over wrongly released migrant sex offender
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is expected to be grilled in the Commons today after an asylum seeker sex offender was mistakenly released from prison.
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Home Office told to 'get a grip' on asylum seeker accommodation amid 'chaos'
The head of the Home Affairs Committee has told the government to "get a grip" on the UK's asylum accommodation system after a report found the Home Office repeatedly cut corners in its "chaotic" response to pressures.
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'Billions wasted on migrant hotels' and 'Trudeau, madly, deeply'
A report on the Home Office's handling of asylum hotels and singer Katy Perry's relationship with ex-Canadian PM make the papers.
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NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn
Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.
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