Author: Maariyah Kadu

Charities and Students in Manchester Voice Fears Over New Asylum Reforms

A Greater Manchester charity say the government’s sweeping overhaul of the UK asylum system could increase hardship and uncertainty for people rebuilding their lives in the region. On Monday 17 November, the government announced reforms to the asylum system which aims to reduce arrival and increase removals from the UK. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described […]

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    Greater Manchester Police Crack Down on QR Code Drug Dealing as Online Markets Target Students

    Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say organised criminals are increasingly turning to QR codes, encrypted apps and social media to sell drugs. In student areas, QR codes have begun appearing on lamp posts, in bars and on noticeboards, offering discreet access to drug menus on platforms like Telegram or Snapchat. Scanning the code can take a […]

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