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ITV News
6 hours ago
- Business
- ITV News
Security minister ‘confident' small boat numbers will go down, while French fail to intercept boats
This weekend, small boat crossings hit a record single-day high for the year. ITV News Political Correspondent Shehab Khan rode along with an immigration raid to see how the government plans to tackle the rise The security minister says he is "confident" that co-operation with French police will reduce small boat crossings, despite a loophole that stops their officers from intercepting migrants once they are in the sea. In an interview with ITV News Political Correspondent Shehab Khan, Dan Jarvis said: "I'm confident the agreement we've recently reached with the French will make a meaningful difference and we'll be able to get the numbers down." But at the weekend, crossings hit a record high for a single day this year, as rules for French police often prevent them from intervening while migrants pile into boats to cross the Channel. A loophole in French law means police are unable to intercept migrants if they are already in the water - something ITV News Correspondent Peter Smith saw in action in Dunkirk earlier this month. The French interior minister agreed in principle to close the loophole earlier this year, but that has yet to happen. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told the House of Commons on Monday she is "urging" the French to close the loophole as "swiftly as possible". When pressed on how those discussions are going, Jarvis said: "The Home Secretary has been in touch with the French interior minister... We do need the closest possible working relationship with the French, that is critical to reducing the number of people who are crossing the channel." Jarvis insisted the level of boat crossings is "unacceptably high", but "the way to get these numbers down is through cooperation with the French and with other allies and partners further afield." On Tuesday the Home Office released data for the first time showing the likelihood of migrant crossings based on the weather. The statistics showed that the number of "red days", meaning days where good weather made crossings more likely, has almost doubled since Labour took power. There were 149 'red' days between July 1 2024 and April 30 2025, a period that coincides broadly with the time since Labour won the general election on July 4. Some 34,401 migrants arrived in the UK during this period after making the journey across the Channel. In the equivalent period 12 months earlier – from July 1 2023 to April 30 2024 – there was almost half the number of 'red' days (77) and a lower number of arrivals (25,571). The statistics also show the number of people cramming onto the dangerous boats has also increased dramatically - with the number of boats carrying more than 80 people tripling in the past year. There were 33 occasions where more than 80 people crammed onto a small boat in the year to April 2025, compared to 11 in the previous year. Home Office data from the weekend also showed showed 1,195 migrants arrived in 19 boats on Saturday - the first time daily crossings topped a thousand in 2025. Writing on social media site X on Monday, the Prime Minister said: 'You have every right to be angry about small boat crossings. 'I'm angry too. 'We are ramping up our efforts to smash the people smuggling gangs at source.' He claimed hundreds of boats and engines had been 'seized', raids on illegal working were up, and 'almost 30,000 people' had been returned. The Conservatives are urging the government to suspend the recent agreement giving EU fishing boats access to UK waters until 2038, in order to force the French to act. When asked about whether the government would consider such a move, Jarvis would not be drawn, saying: "The Prime Minister has said that border security is national security, and that's why this is such a big priority of this government. The Home Secretary has been in touch with the authorities in France, we're working very closely with them."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Summer meal programs under strain amid increased need, funding cuts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — It's summertime for students across the Miami Valley, but for some families, this means having less access to consistent, daily meals. Local free summer meal programs say they are doing their best to provide, but this year programs are facing higher demand and less supply, with more families in need and fewer resources due to federal budget cuts. 'We are at capacity this year. This is probably the first time we've been at capacity this early in the summer,' said Kim Jarvis, On Purpose Academy Mentoring Center executive director. Dayton Foodbank debuts new food van for expanded deliveries Jarvis says their free student meal program filled up just days into the summer season. In the six years since the program was created, this is the fastest it's ever happened — something Jarvis says is a sign of increased food insecurity locally. 'That lets us know that families are in need, families are looking for resources,' said Jarvis. According to the Dayton Foodbank, there are more families relying on free meals for students — a program that is generally provided through agencies that work with food distribution centers. But this year, that funding has been greatly reduced after the Summer Feeding Program was cut, resulting in the discontinuation of hundreds of health meals that went directly to local schools. Partners of The Foodbank, like the Dayton Christian Center, say they are increasingly relying on other sources for donations beyond The Foodbank to maintain their current summer meal program. RTA unveils new bus honoring veterans Program leaders agree it's a priority to provide meals for kids during this crucial time. 'We do our best to make sure that we support our children no matter what, especially in the summertime, because we know a lot of the children who are in school may not have the same resources that they do through the school season,' said Yvonne Watkins, Dayton Christian Center executive director. Families in need of summer food assistance are encouraged to reach out to their local school district for direct resources in the area. The Foodbank also says it is still open for any families who need help finding a free food pantry near them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Shoal Point Energy: Consent Orders Agreed to in Litigation with Newfoundland
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2025) - Mark Jarvis, CEO of Shoal Point Energy Ltd. (CSE: SHP) ("Shoal Point"), announced today that three consent orders between Shoal Point Energy Ltd. and His Majesty in Right of Newfoundland and Labrador ("HMK") have been agreed to and are being filed with the court. The first consent order settles a dispute regarding security for costs. Among other provisions, Shoal Point shall pay security for costs in the amount of $5,450 on or before June 6, 2025, and the amount of $2,000 upon the completion of all pre-trial procedures up to and including attendance at a pre-trial conference. The second consent order compels HMK to file and serve its List of Documents pursuant to Rule 32 of the Rules of the Supreme Court within 105 days of Shoal Point paying the security for costs of $5,450, and for Shoal Point to file and serve its amended List of Documents by the same date. The third consent order assigns the lawsuit to case management, which shall be conducted in accordance with Rule 18A. A case management judge shall be appointed in accordance with Rules 18A.04(1)(c) and 18A.04(2). The complete consent orders will be posted to Shoal Point's website ( once they have been processed by the Court and signed by a judge. "The successful negotiation of these consent orders is an important step in our attempts to seek justice," said Mr. Jarvis. "It allows the process of document and oral discovery to begin. Case management under the supervision of a judge should allow matters to proceed more expeditiously than to date." About Shoal Point Energy Ltd. Shoal Point Energy Ltd. is a public company listed on the CSE exchange under the symbol "SHP". The company is suing the government of Newfoundland and Labrador for at least $483,000,000 for "de facto expropriation" or "constructive taking" of its rights to develop its oil and gas interests in western Newfoundland. For further information, please contact: Mr. Mark Jarvis, Chief Executive Officer Tel - 604-681-2300 The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Finextra
6 days ago
- Business
- Finextra
Jarvis teams with Octopaye to streamline pensions for contractors and temporary workers
Jarvis, a pension fintech that empowers employees to actively plan for their ideal retirement, has partnered with Octopaye, a HMRC-recognised cloud platform that simplifies complex payroll processes. 0 The partnership will offer streamlined payroll and pension solutions for businesses managing temporary workers and contractors. Contractors and freelancers represent up to 12% of the global workforce, yet many lack access to conventional workplace benefits like pensions. The integration will allow these employees to receive accurate pension contributions based on their varying workloads and project durations. Octopaye's platform simplifies adjustments to payroll schedules, ensuring these updates are reflected in pension calculations. Through connecting Jarvis' pension solution with Octopaye's payroll system, users will have access to salary sacrifice management. This allows employees to divert more money into their pensions and employers to cut overheads by reducing National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and alleviating tax burdens. Royden Greaves, CEO and Founder of Jarvis, said, 'Contractors, freelancers, and temporary workers often lack access to traditional pension schemes due to the nature of their work. With this in mind, managing pension contributions for these individuals can be challenging. Our partnership with Octopaye will provide employees and employers with the confidence that they need in their financial planning, ensuring employees receive the right pension contributions that align with their financial goals while allowing employers to alleviate their tax concerns.' Rob Gillman, Commercial Director at Octopaye, said, 'We love the simplicity. We did our research and looked for a pensions partner that engages technology whilst making the whole process of managing pensions simple - enter Jarvis. We never look for partners that shout the loudest, that's just not our style. Jarvis puts pension planning at your fingertips - intuitive and straightforward. They are the ideal partner for Octopaye.'
Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Police officers not guilty after tasering and pepper-spraying one-legged man, 92
Two police officers have been found not guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm after tasering and pepper-spraying a 92-year-old man. Donald Burgess was also hit with a baton and died in hospital 22 days after the incident at a care home. Prosecutor Paul Jarvis KC told the trial that the two officers were not responsible for his Covid death at 93. PCs Stephen Smith and Rachel Comotto had denied assault and using unjustified and unlawful force on the OAP. Staff at the home called police when they saw Mr Burgess, who had one leg and used a wheelchair, poking a care worker with a butter-type knife. Mr Jarvis said when the officers arrived at the care home, Mr Burgess was in his wheelchair holding the small cutlery knife. Smith, 51, told him: "Put the knife down or you will be sprayed or tasered." He pepper-sprayed Mr Burgess, drew his baton and struck him, Southwark crown court heard. Comotto, 35, was then said to have deployed her Taser. Mr Jarvis said: "It ought to have been obvious this was a man who wasn't going to be mobile. This was an elderly, vulnerable man who may not have understood what was going on. Rather than being met with understanding and sympathy, he was confronted by irritation and annoyance on the part of the defendants." Mr Burgess had been a resident at the home in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, since 2018. He was taken to hospital after the incident. Three weeks later, he died having caught Covid. Mr Jarvis told the jury: "These defendants are not responsible for his death." But he added: "The force used was unnecessary and excessive in the circumstances. The defendants assaulted Mr Burgess." Mr Jarvis told jurors during his closing speech on Tuesday that the officers had failed to gather information about the situation before entering his room and had simply sought to resolve it "as quickly as possible". He said: "Nothing that happened in Donald Burgess's room that day was inevitable. It didn't have to happen that way. It was not forewritten that the officers had to use the force that they did. Neither was it inevitable that because one type of force was used and didn't succeed, there had to be another, and another." He added: "Time, we suggest, was not against the defendants in this case - it was very much in their favour, but the approach which they chose to take was use force first and ask questions later. Mr Smith denies two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm for his use of Pava spray and for using a baton, while Ms Comotto denies one count related to her use of Taser on Burgess. Ms Comotto said she believed using the Taser was the safest way to "protect" Burgess. "I honestly believed the Taser was necessary," she previously told the jury. "It was proportionate because other tactics had failed. If I didn't act, something worse could happen." Mr Smith previously told jurors he did not see that Burgess was disabled and using a wheelchair as he was focused on the knife the pensioner was holding in his hand. He claimed he only realised Burgess was an amputee after the incident, when the 92-year-old was wheeled out of the room.
