UK leases barge to house 500 asylum seekers

Newsletter Apr 6, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [UK leases barge to house 500 asylum seekers]( The Conservative government has already put forth a plan to outlaw asylum claims by all illegal arrivals and transfer them to "safe" third countries, such as Rwanda. [US, Britain walk out at UN on Russian wanted for war crimes]( The United States, Britain, Albania and Malta walked out on Russia's envoy for children's rights - whom the International Criminal Court wants to arrest on war crimes charges - as she spoke by video to U.N.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [King Charles III's coronation: What we know with month to go]( The early May coronation weekend will feature a star-studded concert, nationwide "big lunch" and volunteering initiatives, as well as the traditional ceremony and royal processions. [U.S. President Biden to visit Ireland, Northern Ireland next week]( U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Ireland and Northern Ireland on April 11-14 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday peace accord on one side of the Irish border and visit his ancestral home on the other, the White House said on Wednesday. [UK companies are turning to contract workers - what does this mean for the economy?]( As the UK grapples with economic instability and a widening skill gap across various sectors, companies are taking a closer look at their hiring strategies and favouring the employment of temporary staff. [dianomi]( [Tim Cook counts on mixed-reality headset to shape Apple's future]( Apple could be on the verge of unveiling an augmented reality headset although some employees think the device doesn't make sense for the company. [ByteDance prepares Lemon8 app to replace TikTok in the US ahead of ban]( Both TikTok and Lemon8 allow users to engage their audiences by creating content about beauty, wellness, food, travel, and more. [AI vs Metaverse: IT Managers in the UK and US have different priorities than the rest of the world]( Global security is a top priority for IT managers. However, the UK and the US have highlighted a strong focus on the development of AI and the metaverse. [Operation Cookie Monster: Police shut huge cybercrime site]( Police arrested 119 people in an international operation led by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Dutch police. [Environmental concerns pressure IT leaders to improve data storage as inefficiency burdens firms]( A new report by NetApp highlights the financial costs and environmental problems created by surplus data stored by UK firms. [WANdisco sees senior resignations on heels of £92m financial scandal]( WANdisco confirmed in March that falsified data overstated revenue by £92 million. The firm says the irregularities point to one senior sales employee. [Research finds women are required to provide more evidence of their skills to reach leadership positions than men]( Research by Mannheim Business School found that observable signals of professional and educational qualifications are more important of women's career advancement than mens. [Improving customer experience is key to the growth of businesses]( Director at Optima Partners, Ross Robison, discusses the importance of businesses listening to their customers, with 66% of customers expecting companies to understand their needs and demands, according to a 2020 report SalesForce report. [Soaring prices dampen UK Ramadan celebrations]( England and Wales are home to nearly four million Muslims, and just under 40 percent of them live in the most deprived areas, according to census data released last year. [Under French coastguard's eye, migrants cross into English waters]( The UK has been grappling with a surge in cross-Channel arrivals for around five years. [UK government 'kicking the plastic can down a polluted road', says climate expert who believes this is a big mistake]( Climate expert, Steve Hynd, believes the UK government's refusal to end plastic waste exports in the next four years is a big mistake. [UK announces ban on wet wipes as the government try to tackle water pollution]( Almost all wet wipes will be banned in England as part of the Government's new plans for tackling water pollution. [Tick-borne virus found in several parts of UK, health agency issues warning]( The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an alert warning people of a tick virus that can cause meningitis. [Lewis Hamilton may be stripped of first F1 title due to legal challenge]( Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is determined to lodge a legal challenge to claim the 2008 F1 Drivers' World Championship title. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.