In belarus, imprisoned and held in isolation. We have a special report. And, great britains Kieran Reilly wins Bmx Freestyle gold, at the World Championhips, in glasgow. On bbc london. On newsnight at 10 30pm as the first Asylum Seekers board the governments barge in dorset, we look at the Asylum System as a whole. Is it fit for purpose . Well speak to representatives from the conservatives and labour. Hello. Its a controversial policy, thats attracted attention around the world. Its been attacked by human Rights Groups and is subject to legal challenge. But today, the first of possibly hundreds of migrants and Asylum Seekers, moved onto a giant barge docked in dorset, to be housed while they await the outcome of Asylum Applications. The government says the vessel, which can accomodate up to 500 men, will be better value than hotels costing £6 million a day. But concerns have been raised about the possible impact on local services, and campaigners have called it a shameful way to trea
On Ukrainian Forces that they claim are now using cluster bombs , though that hasnt been bombs, though that hasnt been independently verified. The us sent cluster munitions to ukraine last month and theyve vowed to use them only to dislodge concentrations of enemy soldiers. An iconic 18th century soldiers. An iconic 18th century pub in birmingham has been gutted by fire just days after it was sold to a private buyer. Firefighters were called to the crooked house pub just before 1045 last night. The blaze was extinguished. No one was injured. Its affectionately known to many as the wonky pub due to its unusual angle. Police due to its unusual angle. Police are appealing for anyone with information about the to fire contact them. There renowned contact them. There renowned composer karl davis has died at the age of 86. He first came to the age of 86. He first came to prominence in the 1970s. Thats after his newly created musical scores for neglected silent films give new life to the old
A huge health and safety risk. The Fire Brigades Union says it wrote to Suella Braverman more than week ago , but hasnt than a week ago, but hasnt received a response. All 39 received a response. All 39 migrants on the barge were removed this afternoon after legionella bacteria was found in the water. The bacteria can cause a serious type of lung infection known as legionnaires disease. The rmt union has announced fresh strikes for around 20,000 of its members rmt workers at 14 train operators will walk out on the 26th of august and the 2nd of september for thats part of their ongoing dispute over pay, jobs and conditions , ones the union says conditions, ones the union says its left with little its been left with little choice but to take the further action its seen. No improved action as its seen. No improved or from the rail or revised offer from the rail delivery group. The Health Delivery group. The Health Secretary says the latest four day strike by Junior Doctors , day strike by
We start here in the uk where the government is once again under scrutiny over its decision to house Asylum Seekers on a barge off the south coast of england. The first men to be housed on the vessel called the bibby stockholm began arriving on board today. Ministers hope that up to 500 will follow, to await decisions on their asylum applications. The government says itll help reduce the costs of housing migrants in hotels and today new figures showed that a Record Number of Asylum Seekers more than 50,000 were in so called Contingency Accommodation. But campaigners have raised concerns about the conditions on the barge and its believed that some Asylum Seekers have had their transfers cancelled after legal interventions. Protestors gathered close to the barge in dorset. This was what they had to say a little earlier im against the barge, i think its extremely dangerous, as has been proved by the fire brigade. I dont think they should be on the barge. They. Its like a prison. And i thi
Infection known as legionnaires disease. The rmt union has disease. The rmt union has announced fresh strikes for around 20,000 of its members rmt workers at 14 train operators will walk out on the 26th of august and the 2nd of september. For its part of the ongoing dispute over pay , jobs and dispute over pay, jobs and conditions, the union says its been left with little choice but to take further action, as its seen no improved or revised offer from the rail delivery group. The Health Secretary says group. The Health Secretary says the latest four day strike by Junior Doctors, which started today, serves only to harm patients. Protesters have been gathering outside downing street this afternoon for the fifth time. Theyve staged a walkout this year in their ongoing dispute over pay. The British Medical Association says its been left with no choice. According to the nhs, almost 835,000 appointments have been postponed. And since industrial postponed. And since industrial action began i