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A Chinese businessman, referred to as H6, lost an appeal to overturn a decision barring him from entering the UK on national security grounds after being labeled a "close confidante" of the Duke of York. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) upheld the exclusion order issued by then-home secretary Suella Braverman, citing concerns that H6 had connections to Chinese officials that could be exploited for political interference and had downplayed his ties to the Chinese...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover crucial stories from reproductive rights to Big Tech, with a commitment to providing quality journalism without paywalls. Your donation enables journalists to report on both sides of the story, ensuring trustworthy coverage for all Americans. Recently, Baroness Meyer faced a three-week suspension from the Lords for racially insensitive remarks and inappropriate behavior towards British-Asian peer Lord Dholakia and Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy during a trip to Rwanda,...

A woman in Birmingham was rushed to the hospital after an incident with a fairground ride in Centenary Square. West Midlands Police responded to reports of an issue with the ride, with 11 others treated at the scene and discharged. Social media suggested that the swings on the ride became tangled, leading to the incident. Full Article

Angela Rayner is facing backlash for controversial planning reforms that would require councils to release green belt land for a 60% surge in housebuilding. Labour's goal of constructing 1.5 million new homes has been criticized by councils and the National Trust for potentially harming valuable green spaces. The plans mandate councils to expand green belt boundaries and utilize "grey belt" areas to meet ambitious housing targets, leading to a significant increase in housebuilding in England....

Some EU citizens in the UK are facing obstacles in securing their rights, as highlighted by the Civil Society EUSS Alliance at a meeting in Parliament. Vulnerable EU citizens risk being undocumented, impacting their access to employment, healthcare, and social services. The EU Settlement Scheme has faced challenges, with many late or rejected applications, particularly affecting older people, women, and ethnic minorities. Full Article

Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah were sentenced to 24-and-a-half years and 19-and-a-half years in prison for causing the death of their three-year-old son, Abiyah, by forcing him to follow an extreme vegan diet and failing to seek medical attention when he became critically ill. The couple lived an off-grid existence and believed they were in a kingdom governed by Tai's own legal framework and religion, resulting in severe malnourishment, rickets, anaemia, stunted growth, and multiple fractures...