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Watch: Anti-migrant boat protesters block roads in Portsmouth

The government condemned "the intimidating and thuggish behaviour" of the demonstrators.

New rules for SEND kids in England as parents rush to make EHCP applications

One headteacher has described the volume of requests for EHCPs as “unreal”

‘Families are being terribly let down’: North Belfast woman calls for faster dementia diagnosis following husband’s experience

Emily Wilson has been campaigning for better dementia services since her late husband’s passing

Andy Burnham government planning new paperwork rules for small UK businesses

The Labour Party government, under Andy Burnham, wants to slash the amount of paperwork businesses are required to regularly carry out could be slashed.

'Thugs' clash with riot police during Portsmouth protest after small boat crossing

A dinghy thought to be carrying 140 migrants was rescued in the English Channel on Sunday, sparking anti-migrant demonstrations in Portsmouth

Octopus Energy confirms 'hugely positive' rule change under Andy Burnham

Greg Jackson, the boss of the energy giant, says Labour Party Prime Minister Mr Burnham’s VAT move is a “positive sign”.

West Belfast referee hailed after taking charge of Katie Taylor’s farewell fight at Croke Park

What does the future look like for the world's oldest football club?

Harry Jones looks at what the future looks like for the world’s oldest football club

Britons urged to stockpile food as unprecedented weather event forecast

An extraordinary El Niño event is predicted in the months ahead, according to the Met Office

Migrant boat protesters block roads as hundreds locked in stand-off with police in Portsmouth

A dinghy carrying approximately 140 migrants made a landing at Eastney Marina in Portsmouth, Hampshire, sparking anti-migrant protests and a police stand-off in one of the longest small boat crossings to the UK

Cost of living on many minds ahead of Manx election

Residents, businesses and charities are focused on the economy ahead of the general election.

Manchester United injury update: Marcus Rashford, Carlos Baleba, Matthijs de Ligt latest news and return dates

Injury woes are easing for the Reds

50 days to win over the cynics: Why Stormont must work hard to give people a reason to vote

BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay says 'it's time to sort my life out' in candid clip

BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay has shared a candid behind-the-scenes look at BBC Breakfast, leaving fans gobsmacked.

London Gatwick: Delays and cancellations so far on Monday, September 7 after Friday flights grounded due to 'technical issue'

These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick so far today (Monday, September 7).

M6 driver had a 'few drinks at home and didn't realise he was over the limit'

The 42-year-old 'deeply regrets' getting into his Audi Q4 that day

DWP told to increase £10 Christmas Bonus in line with inflation for 2026

A petition on the Change.org website calls on the Labour Party government and DWP to uprate the £10 sum.

Two PIP conditions 'most likely to be cut' as part of upcoming DWP overhaul

A major overhaul of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is coming over the next few months

Chancellor unveils new £150million fund in major Monday speech

Economists have warned that Mr Healey may need to raise taxes or cut spending

New £15,000 HMRC personal tax-free allowance on table - with 3 million taken out of system

Robert Jenrick, the party’s Treasury spokesperson, made the claim at the party conference in Birmingham.

Tottenham injury update: James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons latest news and potential return dates

Spurs hoping for good news on injury front

A38 Somercotes crash RECAP: Major road shut after 'serious collision' near Nottinghamshire

Emergency repairs are being carried out after the crash

Hillsborough Law duty of candour could create ‘inequity’ in legacy cases, says former NI MP

Baroness Ritchie has sought clarification on the legislation

The Coventry project making sure every child is ready to go back to school

Clothing Coventry's School Uniform Project has been running for four years, distributing 15,005 free school uniform items this summer to families across Coventry