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Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system

It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK.

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings

The BBC's interim director general says the cuts will require "some big and some difficult choices".

Man who felled Sycamore Gap tree released early

Adam Carruthers is released after 10 months under the Home Detention Curfew Scheme.