Britain's barge for asylum seekers faces new setback as legionella bacteria found in water system
Britainโs plan to house asylum seekers on a barge that's moored off the south coast of England has run into another hurdle as authorities were forced to evacuate the first residents after legionella bacteria was found in the water system.
Walmart boosts outlook after a strong first quarter and rising online sales
Walmart reported fiscal first quarter profits and sales that beat Wall Street estimates as the nationโs largest retailer keeps drawing budget conscious consumers to its aisles looking for food and other items in a challenging economic environment.
UK police arrest another 9 people at asylum seekers' camp
A view of a burnt out accommodation block at Napier Barracks in Folkestone, Kent, England following a fire at the site, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. Police in southeast England have arrested five men following a disturbance at a former army barracks that has been housing around 400 asylum-seekers and where a fire broke out. Kent Police said a 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday on suspicion of assaulting a security guard in the wake of the fire at Napier Barracks on Friday afternoon. The barracks has been dogged by accusations of poor conditions, and at least 120 residents reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 recently. The Home Office said the department is following all guidelines and that the barracks are โsafe and secure."