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Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing
The government is legally obligated to house asylum-seekers. Using hotels to do so had been a marginal issue until 2020, when the number of asylum-seekers increased sharply and the then-Conservative government had to find new ways to house them.
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Cinema
Quentin Tarantino to bring his debut play to London’s West End
The director of 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill' has revealed that his next project is a theatre play that will go into production in early 2026 in London. He plans to relocated to the UK, and if the show is successful, he added that the project could become his final film.
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Kneecap rapper in UK court over alleged support for terror group
Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British State support."
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Controversy explained: UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize 2025 cancelled
This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policies. Here's everything you need to know.
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