The offence of promoting illegal crossings online would carry a sentence of up to five years in prison.
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Sheff Wed players to fulfil Leicester opener
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£100m of premium bond prizes remain unclaimed
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Thousands without power and trains suspended in wake of Storm Floris
SSEN said it was continuing to restore supplies after about 50,000 homes were left without power.
Corbyn attacks Rayner for selling off allotments
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Tommy Robinson bailed after arrest in connection with assault
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Certificates are being delivered by first-class post, though many students will also receive a text or email.
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What are the rules around police giving out a suspect's nationality?
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says guidance on what police reveal about suspects "needs to change".
BP to review oil and gas projects to boost profits
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Netanyahu to propose full reoccupation of Gaza, Israeli media report
The plan will involve a complete takeover of Gaza, but reportedly faces opposition from military chiefs.
Former star fund manager and company fined £46m
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Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to US media
The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.
Thousands without power and trains suspended in wake of Storm Floris
SSEN said it was continuing to restore supplies after about 50,000 homes were left without power.
The Repair Shop's Jay Blades charged with rape
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Home secretary won't say how many migrants will be returned to France in new scheme
The “one-in, one-out” pilot scheme comes into force and will see some migrants arriving in the UK returned to France.
Footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges
The former Arsenal midfielder has been given conditional bail
Police officer accused of sharing Manchester Airport brawl CCTV footage
The police watchdog said the officer was being questioned for offences including misconduct.
Police officer accused of sharing Manchester Airport brawl CCTV footage
The police watchdog said the officer was being questioned for offences including misconduct.