Domestic Politics
With centre-left Sinn Fein party topping the first preference poll, the political landscape of Ireland is set to change. Sinn Fein is likely to form a coalition with Fianna Fail to oust the incumbent Fine Gael party. [The Irish Times]
International Relations
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pressing for an Australian-style point-based immigration system. This move comes despite rejection by the government’s own experts. [Independent]
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is set to begin trade talks with Japan and aspires to conclude them by the end of the year. This comes following his meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, who asked for the EU restrictions on food import, imposed after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, to be dropped by the UK. [Al Jazeera]
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants has said that the Home Office is planning to deport around 50 people from the UK to Jamaica. A charity has stated that some of the individuals that are being deported are victims of trafficking or members of vulnerable communities in the UK. [Al Jazeera]
Business
The Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation has warned salmon farmers and firms to prepare for trade barriers following Brexit. It is predicted that this could cause “huge unnecessary burdens” of up to £9 million in costs. [BBC]
Health
The UK sees its fourth case of the Coronavirus. Allegedly, this latest case was contracted after contact with a carrier in France. [BBC]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to impose ministerial control over the NHS. This comes in furtherance of the new health legislation that grants various ministers, including himself, the power to issue instructions to the NHS England’s Chief Executive. [Independent]
Law
The Court of Appeal has overruled a judgment that awarded a wife that was also a sole carer for the couple’s disabled child merely 29% of the couple’s combined wealth. This was reasoned by suggesting that the husband, who was a highly successful businessman, had a “special contribution” to the marriage. The recent judgment was hailed as a victory for women and gender equality. [Independent]
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