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Asylum seekers arriving in the UK cost around as much to support as a child sent to boarding school, a study found.Accommodation costs have rocketed over the last four years, with the bill per person rising by 141%.Even with inflation factored in, the cost went up from £17,000 in 2019 to £41,000 in 2023, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research.The cost compares to the average boarding school fee of £42,000.Lucy Mort, a senior research fellow at the IPPR, said: “The asylum accommodation system is costing far too much while failing to provide people fleeing war and persecution with…

Torrential downpours greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla on their first full day of engagements in Samoa – but instead of being dismayed by the wet weather, the hosts were quietly pleased.This is because the downpours are considered a sign of the King bringing blessings to the nation for his visit, as heavy rain at this time of year is associated with a bountiful harvest of palolo – a rare type of coral reef worm.The palolo only spawns twice a year at the full moon and is a hugely prized delicacy here, akin to caviar.Locals wade out to the reefs…

After weeks of speculation, Reeves is set to confirm that she will amend Britain’s debt rules to raise another £57billion to spend on long-term infrastructure projects. Which is exactly what she promised NOT to do during the election.Oh well, there goes another one.Yup, Labour is going on another borrowing spree, with taxpayers ultimately footing the bill although Reeves won’t sell it like that.She’s expected to tell the International Monetary Fund that next week’s Autumn Budget will include a fresh method for assessing the UK’s national debt.This jazzy new accounting method will suddenly make the debt look smaller. And when it…

Inspectors found a dead bird with wriggling maggots on a grill on a major cruise ship, while other areas were infested with insects, it has been revealed.A reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlighted the inspection results of most major cruise ships. While most met the required ‘satisfactory’ hygiene threshold of 85, one vessel did not.The Hapag-Lloyd cruise ship, Hanseatic Inspiration, one of the biggest cruise ships in the world, received a low score of 62 out of 100 during its inspection at the end of September, falling short of the international standard.During the CDC inspection of…

Just as your body needs regular exercise to remain in tip-top shape, your brain demands challenges too to stay razor-sharp. According to research by the National Library of Medicine, brainteaser games are not just fun—they actually “positively influence the central nervous system and activate stress path, leading to changes in brain signals and subsequently improved cognitive elements, such as attention among players.”Whether you’re into mind-bending puzzles that make you think on your feet or enjoy logic and mathematical challenges that require a creative twist, the main aim is to give mind a workout. Friends often indulge in these friendly challenges,…

On Tuesday, the government went ahead with the early release of around 1,000 prisoners despite public outcry at the first wave.One inmate, Daniel Dowling-Brooks, gave a “big up” to Keir Starmer whilst celebrating with his family and friends who arrived outside of HM Prison Swaleside.Speaking on The Division Bell, The Express’ Sam Lister said: “The releases we saw this week, these were hardened criminals. These are people who have sentences of five years or more.”Dowling-Brooks, Sam explained: “had been in for seven years, for kidnap and GBH. He came out, was picked up by his mates with a Mercedes G-wagon…

When you think of the capital city of England you immediately think of London and the world-famous landmarks including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.However, this hasn’t always been the case, as 300 years before London was the capital a modest market town northeast of Birmingham in Staffordshire took the claim. At just 12 square miles, Tamworth is the smallest borough in Staffordshire, and one of the smallest in the country, but don’t underestimate its significance as Tamworth was once the capital of England.Way back in the 8th century, King Offa established Tamworth as the seat of royal power –…

An incredibly rare 3,500-year-old wooden spade has been unearthed by archaeologists. The “once-in-a-career find” in Poole Harbour is one of the oldest and most complete Bronze Age wooden spades ever found in the UK.That’s according to Wessex Archaeology, with initial scientific data confirming its historic origins. It’s highly unusual for organic materials like wood to survive for such a long period, but due to the waterlogged conditions of the site, this artefact has endured over three millennia, offering insight into the seasonal habits of Bronze Age people.The discovery was made during archaeological digs conducted as part of the Moors at…

EXCLUSIVEA UK firm is to help lead the global fight against online scams after joining forces with internet giants Google to create a “game-changing” data exchange to allow the biggest companies in the world to collaborate against the crooks.Oxford-based DNS Research Federation (DNSRF) have worked alongside Dutch counterparts the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) to devise a “giant online neighbourhood watch” that will enable the world’s biggest companies to tackle the tsunami of online scams, fraud and abuse that claims thousands of victims every day.And chiefs at Google have been so impressed by the Global Signal Exchange data platform they have…

A culinary artist has crafted an iconic Marilyn Monroe artwork using Pop Tarts. The original portrait by Andy Warhol was a silk-screen, but Nathan Wyburn has paid tribute to the famous piece with over 120 Pop-Tarts, creating a vibrant mosaic.Working from his Cardiff studio, it took Nathan more than 10 hours to produce the stunning series of pieces inspired by the actress and the art movement that began in the 1950s.Warhol’s portrait of Monroe is one of the world’s priciest, selling for $195m in 2022, but this more modest version can be viewed at a pop-up exhibition in Bethnal Green,…