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Western Telegraph
a day ago
- Politics
- Western Telegraph
Small boats migrants from Muslim countries pose sexual assault risk
Sarah Pochin told reporters that a quarter of sexual assault convictions last year were committed by foreign nationals, as she warned of the risk of 'sexual assault and rape'. The Runcorn and Helsby MP also told the PA news agency that US President Donald Trump, who Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage has a close relationship with, could come across as a 'bit of a chauvinist' but had appointed women at the top of his team. Westminster City councillor Laila Cunningham, Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire Dame Andrea Jenkyns, Sarah Pochin, MP for Runcorn and Helsby, and leader of Kent County Council, Linden Kemkaran, during a Reform UK press conference (Yui Mok/PA) Ms Pochin claimed the problem posed by migrants arriving on small boats from France was a 'national security' issue, which also posed significant dangers for women and girls. She said: 'The vast majority of these migrants are young, military-aged males. We can see it with our own eyes.' 'The inconvenient truth for the left is that the culture of men from predominantly Muslim countries like Afghanistan is one that holds a medieval view of women's rights. 'It is fundamentally alien to the centuries of progress made by our own western culture and attitudes. 'Women are at risk of sexual assault and rape from these men, hundreds of young men who arrive in this country, housed in our communities, who undoubtedly become sexually frustrated, have a warped view of their right to sexually assault women.' She claimed that of 1,453 sexual assault convictions in 2024, a quarter were committed by foreign nationals. She said: 'Afghan men are three times more likely to be convicted of a sexual offence than someone born in the United Kingdom and represent the largest group of migrants who commit sexual violence against women, and yet we know that 18,000 at least, were covertly let into this country by the last government with no security vetting.' She said Reform would deport all small boats migrants who live in Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs), who have been moved out of hotels. The party would also deport foreign criminals, she added, and went on to tell a press conference on women's safety in Westminster that police would be made to respond to every 'inappropriate sexual behaviour' report made against a migrant. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the Government would deport foreign criminals who are not serving life sentences. He said: 'They have no place in our prisons, no place in our society. We've taken radical action to ramp up the deportation of the portion of foreign criminals. 'It's right that we seek to deport foreign criminals from our prisons, both saving money for the British taxpayer, but also protecting the public from dangerous criminals who would otherwise, after their release, be back on our streets.' Ms Pochin later said Mr Trump 'clearly does respect women' although she admitted he can appear as a 'bit of a chauvinist'. She denied Reform UK was aligned with the US president but added: 'Donald Trump certainly comes across at times, when I look at him through the television or the media, as possibly a bit of a chauvinist, or whatever. 'But look at his team. I mean, his press secretary (Karoline Leavitt) is awesome – can't remember her name – but he has a lot of very senior women in his team. 'So actually, he clearly does respect women and promotes women in his team, as Nigel is very much doing, as you've seen today, with four senior women hosting this press conference.' Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire Dame Andrea Jenkyns speaks at a Reform UK press conference (Yui Mok/PA) Speaking at the event, the party's Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire Dame Andrea Jenkyns detailed physical threats and verbal abuse she and activists had faced online and in public. She criticised the police, including under the previous Conservative government she was a part of, for inaction over them. The former Tory minister detailed explicit threats she had faced and claimed those responsible were let off by police or not found. Dame Andrea said: 'I received 70 emails in three months telling me I needed to buy a stab vest and watch out. The person was let off with just a caution. 'I don't feel safe, and as a mother, I no longer feel that our children live in a safe, beautiful haven of Britain that I grew up in.' But she told PA she thought the Government's Online Safety Act, which has been criticised by Reform UK, would not solve the issue and would instead push people onto the 'dark web'. She said: 'We're already seeing quite benign social media posts being monitored, and how far does it go where it starts actually silencing free speech?'
Edinburgh Reporter
24-07-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
24 room HMO in Minto Street granted new licence
A 24-room HMO has been ordered to provision extended kitchen facilities for its homeless tenants in order to get its licence back. The House in Multiple Occupation licence for 2 Minto Street had lapsed, meaning the licence holder had to reapply. The re-application was heard at Monday's meeting of Edinburgh Council's Licensing Sub-Committee. According to council officer Andrew Mitchell, an inspection found that three bedrooms in the properties were found to be below the minimum width allowed by HMO regulations. In addition, officers said there was an underprovision of cooking facilities in the house, with all flats having microwaves and refrigerators while sharing one small kitchen space. The previous licence holder, Shahid Hafeez, said: 'I've had a licence on this particular property since 2003, and through my own stupidity it lapsed for two weeks. 'That's why it's a re-apply, and why it's being taken as a brand new licence. 'The three rooms in question, although they are a lot bigger than standard requirements are, the only reason they are in breach is 10 centimetres. 'The new guidelines state that a room should be 2.2 metres wide. These rooms are 2.11 metres wide, so it's very marginal. They're a lot bigger than the standard guidelines.' He said the rooms were all close to 10 square metres, while the minimum requirement is 6.5 square metres. Councillors also asked why plans submitted appeared to show all three rooms as being wider than 2.2 metres wide. He said that this was due to fixed wardrobes being installed in the rooms, which reduced the remaining width of the rooms below that line. Liberal Democrat councillor Neil Ross asked Mr Hafeez: 'The suggestion of officers of a potential way forward for the kitchen facilities is to use a storeroom in addition to the current catering facilities. 'I wanted to ask you what the store-room is currently used for.' Mr Hafeez replied: 'The storeroom is literally a laundry room, which is just off the main kitchen area. 'We have cutlery and plates, so if we were to use that as extra kitchen space, storage space, microwaves, it could be done. 'That was the question raised to me [by a council employee], albeit we've been running and providing temporary accommodation for all these years and it's never been raised before.' Cllr Ross said that he would like to see the utility space transformed into a kitchen space, and that there were too many people sharing the existing kitchen facility. He cited the high costs of takeaway as a concern for the homeless residents in the building. Liberal Democrat councillor Jack Caldwell asked whether converting the space would impede on the ability for the residents to do their washing. Mr Hafeez said the HMO would still be able to provide washing facilities for tenants, even if the space was converted. He continued that the space was a laundry room, but that washing machines were located in each room. Conservative councillor and convener of the Licensing Sub-Committee Joanna Mowat asked: 'What facilities does everyone have in their room?' Mr Hafeez replied: 'They have washing machines, fridges, microwaves, wardrobes, chest of drawers, inside cabinets, bed, mattress, hanging space, and storage space.' Cllr Mowat said: 'I think I'm probably more relaxed about the size of the rooms than I am about the kitchen facilities. I think more cooking space and worktop needs to be put in.' She then asked the Sub-Committee if it would be comfortable to require that Mr Hafeez add new worktop space, a double sink, an oven and a hob in the utility room, while approving the use of the rooms that did not meet the width standard. Labour councillor Margaret Graham said: 'I'm happy for [those] to be added as a condition, but I'm not happy with the three rooms. 'I will repeat again, [the standard] is there for a reason. People cannot feel the walls are moving into them. 'That's why 2.2 metres was met, that's the minimum standard that should be set. I feel like we have a duty to make sure that there is nobody in the city living in a room that is narrower than that.' The committee approved Cllr Mowat's proposals, while adding a requirement that the changes are enacted within three months. By Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Business Wire
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
S&K Aerospace Awarded Major Contract Under DLA Maritime Acquisition Advancement Program
ST. IGNATIUS, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- S&K Aerospace, LLC has been awarded a significant contract under the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Maritime Acquisition Advancement Program, managed by the U.S. Naval Supply Command - Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) in Mechanicsburg, PA. This new opportunity further cements S&K Aerospace's role as a trusted logistics partner supporting the U.S. Navy's operational readiness. 'S&K is proud to announce another significant win, further solidifying our position as a world-class provider of logistics, supply chain, and repair support services for the Department of Defense and the Defense Logistics Agency.' Share S&K Aerospace will serve as one of six prime contractors under this Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The effort supports critical procurement needs for ten integrated Navy weapon systems, including Amphibious, Carrier, Submarine, Cruiser-Destroyer, and more. With performance beginning in May 2025, the contract includes a 5-year base period followed by five 1-year options. With a total contract ceiling of $10 billion, S&K Aerospace will compete alongside six other awardees to secure Task Orders. This award marks the beginning of a long-term engagement with significant potential for growth and expansion. 'S&K is proud to announce another significant win, further solidifying our position as a world-class provider of logistics, supply chain, and repair support services for the Department of Defense and the Defense Logistics Agency,' said Mike Delaney, Vice President of Operations. About S&K Aerospace S&K Aerospace is a subsidiary of S&K Technologies, Inc. and is owned by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT). Contract awards like this provide meaningful economic dividends to CSKT shareholders, supporting programs involving cultural perpetuation, language revitalization, services for elders, and other social investments. For more information, visit:
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Business Standard
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Titagarh Rail Systems shares rose 3% on bagging ₹430-crore order
Titagarh Rail Systems shares advanced 2.7 per cent in trade on Monday, logging an intraday high at ₹961.8 per share on BSE. At 11:02 AM, Titagarh Rail share price was trading 1.05 per cent higher at ₹945.85 per share on the BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.34 per cent at 83,776.17. Its 52-week high was at ₹1,880.2 per share and 52-week low was at ₹655.3 per share. In one year, Titagarh Rail shares have lost 49 per cent as compared to Sensex's rise of 6 per cent. Why are Titagarh shares in demand? The buying interest on the counter came after a consortium of Titagarh Rail Systems and Titagarh Firema S.p.A, associate company, won an order worth ₹430.53 crore from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation. Under the contract, both companies will jointly supply 12 additional trainsets. The consortium will be responsible to design, manufacture, supply, test, and commission the passenger Rolling Stock (Electrical Multiple Units) and Training of Personnel for Pune Metro Rail Project. The execution is scheduled to be completed within 30 months "We wish to inform you that the Consortium of Titagarh Rail System Limited and Titagarh Firema S.p.A, associate company, has received Letter of Approval for 'Supply of 12 additional trainsets as quantity variation under clause A.6 of Contract No: P1/RS-01/2018: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Testing, and Commissioning of passenger Rolling Stock (Electrical Multiple Units) and Training of Personnel for Pune Metro Rail Project' from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The order value is about ₹430.53 crore," the filing read. Titagarh Rail Systems Q4 results The company's profit dropped year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹64.45 crore in Q4FY25, from ₹78.95 crore in Q4FY24. Titagarh Rail's revenue also fell 5.5 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹1,005.57 crore, from ₹1,052.41 crore in the same quarter last year. In its Q4 review, Antique Broking had said that Titagarh Rail Systems delivered sub-par performance reporting 5 per cent/ 10 per cent/ 6 per cent Y-o-Y decline in revenue/ Ebitda/ PAT respectively. Ebitda refers to Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation and PAT refers to profit after tax. It added:The subdued execution was on account of weaker than estimated execution in the FRS segment, which was primarily impacted by inadequate supply of wheel sets from the rail wheel factory, delaying delivery schedule. The brokerage retained 'Buy' rating on the stock with a revised target of ₹1,095 per share from ₹1,217. Post Q4 results, Nuvama Institutional Equities also maintained a 'Buy' rating with a revised target of ₹1,292 per share from ₹1,197.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
This common UAE summer effect could be worsening your health; doctors explain
As summer temperatures soar across the UAE, doctors are warning that extreme heat can trigger underlying health conditions and worsen symptoms in vulnerable individuals, particularly those with chronic neurological and cardiovascular diseases. While most people associate high temperatures with heat stroke and dehydration, medical experts say the impact goes deeper, often unmasking or aggravating dormant conditions. Among the most affected are patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a neurological disorder that impacts the central nervous system. What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves) by damaging the protective myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers. This damage disrupts nerve signal transmission, leading to symptoms such as muscle weakness, numbness, vision problems, difficulty walking, coordination issues, fatigue, and cognitive impairments. Live Events 'Between 60 and 80 percent of people with MS report a worsening of symptoms such as fatigue, mobility issues, and visual disturbances during hot weather,' said Professor Anu Jacob, Director of Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, as told to Khaleej Times. This temporary flare-up, known as Uhthoff's phenomenon, occurs when a rise in body temperature affects damaged nerves. Symptoms generally subside with rest and cooling. Jacob said hydration, cooling vests, and avoiding peak outdoor hours are key to symptom management. He also noted the UAE's efforts in building accessible, shaded, and air-conditioned public spaces, which are crucial for people with chronic conditions. According to a report by Khaleej Times, to move toward accessibility, the National MS Society has introduced the Universal Design for Inclusion Programme, partnering with six UAE universities to foster student-led innovations in inclusive infrastructure. Warning signs of severe heat-related illness include confusion, fainting, rapid heart rate, and cessation of sweating, which may require medical attention. Doctors stress that early intervention and preventive care are essential for at-risk groups. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
