Police have launched an investigation after a suspected arson attack at a mosque in East Sussex.

Palestinian militant group issues response to US president’s stipulations, but seeks further negotiations on many terms Hamas said on Friday it would agree to some aspects of Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing hostages and handing over administration of the enclave, but that it would seek negotiations over many of its other terms. In a copy of the statement seen by Reuters, Hamas issued its response to Trump’s 20-point plan after the US president gave the Palestinian militant group until Sunday to accept or reject the proposal. Trump has not said whether the terms would be subject to negotiation, something Hamas is seeking. Continue reading...

Bakery chain Greggs is to increase its prices from Thursday as it grapples with increased employment costs.

Starmer blames Brexit for surge in numbers of small boat crossings but defends UK’s membership of ECHR Keir Starmer has said he will look at how international law is being interpreted by British courts in an effort to tackle small boats, which he branded “Farage boats” because of their increase in number since Brexit. Speaking after the Labour party conference, the prime minister signalled his unhappiness with how the European convention of human rights was being interpreted by judges making decisions about deportations. Continue reading...