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The illegitimate use of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, is now illegal across the UK.

MPs and peers from all sides have called for an “immediate stop” to the use of live facial recognition surveillance by police and private companies. Former Brexit Secretary David Davis MP, Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Green MP Caroline Lucas and former shadow Attorney General Baroness Shami Chakrabarti are among the 65 members of the House of Commons and House of Lords who campaign Big Brother Watch say have backed their call for a halt to the technology’s use.

Ministers have refused to support stricter controls on shotguns in the wake of the tragic mass shooting. Home Office minister Chris Philp announced he would initiate a fresh consultation on firearms licensing following the tragic events in Keyham, Plymouth in 2021. However, the Government stopped short of accepting a coroner's recommendations for gun law reform.

A fearsome-looking 'Rambo' knife and a large machete were seized by police officers who chased down two masked men riding mopeds.

Prince Harry's security will be assessed on a “case-by-case basis” amid a “huge policing operation" for King Charles’ Coronation. Policing minister Chris Philp said he hopes the high profile crowning of the King and the Queen Consort Camilla in just over three weeks’ time will be similar in success to the “fantastic” handling of the late Queen’s funeral.

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt brutally cut off an MP amid a heated discussion about the cost of living crisis and recent mini budget on Thursday's edition (September 29) of the beloved morning show. Following the value of the pound plummeting by 1% in the United Kingdom, Charlie and Naga spoke to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom – Chris Philp – about the mini budget.But things became heated when Charlie fumed and cut the MP off mid sentence for a response that he didn't think was adequate. READ MORE: BBC Breakfast fans slam Naga Munchetty as she unleashes 'unashamed attack' on guest Charlie asked the MP about his thoughts on the value of the pound dropping by 1%.

A young entrepreneur left to foot the family bills after his father’s secret gambling addiction left them penniless has sold a safety app back to the industry in a bid to stop millions from falling victim.Adam Bradford was just 20 when he received a devastating phone call to say his dad was on his way to prison - after stealing over £50,000 from his employer and racking up £500,000 worth of debt.Totally unaware of his dad’s 30-year addiction to slot machines and online betting, Adam spent years paying off his father's debts, before turning his attention to reforming the gambling industry.Adam, who was diagnosed with autism aged 11, has sold his safety app “Bet Protect” to a global gambling body, and will see it embedded in top online betting sites across Europe, Asia, Africa and America.It comes just a week after Gambling Minister Chris Philp said “reform is undoubtedly long overdue”, and told how the government white paper on the industry would be out next month.Adam, one of only three people in the UK to receive the Queen’s Young Leader Award, said: “When we got the phone call from dad’s lawyer to say he’d gone to prison, we had no idea what for - mum just got off the phone and said “he’s gone”.“It was only when I discovered the paperwork that I saw the house had been re-mortgaged as much as it possibly could, it was actually in negative equity.“He’d racked up £500,000 worth of debt and had stolen £53,000 from his employer, hence why he was being sent to jail.“I effectively became a one-man debt management company. I basically prevented things from completely collapsing, sold the car, saw solicitors and made sure we had a roof over our head.

Russia would face a “dramatic increased response” from the West if Vladimir Putin uses chemical weapons in Ukraine, a Tory minister warned.

Porn sites and those featuring adult content will soon force UK users to prove their age under controversial new government plans.New online safety rules will force porn sites to check people's age using credit cards or government data, to ensure children and teens aren't accessing explicit content.Porn sites could be blocked in the UK or fined millions of pounds if they don't comply with the new rules, which were announced by the government this week.However, the proposals have proved controversial amid fears that it could be used to track users' porn habits. While the government has insisted the measures should not involve storing data that isn't relevant to someone's age, sites like Pornhub already use sophisticated algorithms and data tracking to keep tabs on their users' viewing habits.

A woman has been accused of attempting to fly to Dubai with nearly £2 million in cash stashed in five suitcases.

migrants arrived in the UK in 10 days after crossing the Channel in small boats.This takes the total so far this year to at least 4,511, more than double the amount thought to have crossed during the whole of 2019.According to analysis by the Press Association, 1,004 migrants were brought ashore by Border Force between August 4 and 13.On Saturday the Home Office confirmed that on Thursday 89 migrants who made the crossing in five boats were brought to the UK, as well as 48 who arrived in four boats on Friday.The news comes after immigration minister Chris Philp promised a "new, comprehensive action plan" to stem the latest surge in crossings after talks with French officials in Paris on Tuesday.Meanwhile, the MoD responded to the Home

A leading French politician today rubbished claims the Royal Navy could push migrant boats away from UK waters.

housing asylum seekers in hotels is taking place following last month's knife attack in Glasgow. Home Office minister Chris Philp said officials from the department have been tasked with examining the issues raised following talks with the city council and Glasgow MPs.