Summary
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's plan to send asylum seekers to Albania has failed, leading Britain to look for new agreements with other countries in the Balkans, like Bosnia, Serbia, and North Macedonia. Meanwhile, Britain's economy grew at its fastest rate in a year, and the government is planning to stop bonuses for water company bosses due to a recent financial problem.
Key Facts
- Albania rejected an asylum seeker deal with the UK, causing the UK to seek new agreements with up to nine other countries.
- These talks may include countries such as Bosnia, Serbia, and North Macedonia to return failed asylum seekers from the UK.
- Britain's economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter.
- The Financial Times noted this economic growth could benefit the Labour Party.
- The UK government plans to prevent Thames Water bosses from receiving large bonuses linked to a financial rescue.
- Over £9 billion was overpaid in UK benefits, mostly due to fraud, according to the Metro.
- A Ukrainian suspect has been charged with arson related to attacks on properties connected to the Prime Minister.
