Detainees at an immigration processing centre in Manston on Monday. UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under pressure to get a handle on the migrant crisis as the government faces potential legal action over an asylum centre with conditions branded “dire” by senior MPs. Reuters
Detainees at an immigration processing centre in Manston on Monday. UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under pressure to get a handle on the migrant crisis as the government faces potential legal action over an asylum centre with conditions branded “dire” by senior MPs. Reuters
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak placed a poppy on his dog Nova outside 10 Downing Street on Monday as he met volunteers from the Royal British Legion. Reuters
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak placed a poppy on his dog Nova outside 10 Downing Street on Monday as he met volunteers from the Royal British Legion. Reuters
Halloween celebrations were in full swing on Monday evening as performers entertained crowds at the Derry Halloween parade in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. PA
Halloween celebrations were in full swing on Monday evening as performers entertained crowds at the Derry Halloween parade in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. PA
On Tuesday the ball that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous 'Hand of God' World Cup goal for Argentina against England in 1986 was displayed at Wembley Stadium in London before auction. The ball could fetch up to £3 million. AFP
On Tuesday the ball that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous 'Hand of God' World Cup goal for Argentina against England in 1986 was displayed at Wembley Stadium in London before auction. The ball could fetch up to £3 million. AFP
Dancers at the launch of the Edinburgh Diwali 2022 celebrations on Tuesday, in Castle Street, Edinburgh. PA
Dancers at the launch of the Edinburgh Diwali 2022 celebrations on Tuesday, in Castle Street, Edinburgh. PA
On Wednesday an 11-metre effigy of former British prime minister Liz Truss was unveiled before the Edenbridge Bonfire Celebrations. Reuters
On Wednesday an 11-metre effigy of former British prime minister Liz Truss was unveiled before the Edenbridge Bonfire Celebrations. Reuters
Finishing touches being made to a Christmas tree in the Painted Hall at Chatsworth House on Wednesday. PA
Finishing touches being made to a Christmas tree in the Painted Hall at Chatsworth House on Wednesday. PA
A young girl threw a note over the walls of Manston processing centre on Wednesday, which described conditions inside and claimed that sick and pregnant people are being held there. PA
A young girl threw a note over the walls of Manston processing centre on Wednesday, which described conditions inside and claimed that sick and pregnant people are being held there. PA
On Wednesday evening heavy rain and flooding hit the south of the UK, with cars in London having to negotiate roads flooded in parts. Getty Images
On Wednesday evening heavy rain and flooding hit the south of the UK, with cars in London having to negotiate roads flooded in parts. Getty Images
On Thursday Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the nursery at The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough, an organisation that offers an open door to the community, providing help and support to anyone in need. AFP
On Thursday Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the nursery at The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough, an organisation that offers an open door to the community, providing help and support to anyone in need. AFP
The Oil Slicks, an Extinction Rebellion protest troupe, marched through Glasgow in Scotland on Thursday, to protest outside the offices of JP Morgan. PA
The Oil Slicks, an Extinction Rebellion protest troupe, marched through Glasgow in Scotland on Thursday, to protest outside the offices of JP Morgan. PA
Londoners were treated to a beautiful sunrise on Friday, despite the news that the UK is expected to be lashed with rain over the weekend as temperatures turn colder. PA
Londoners were treated to a beautiful sunrise on Friday, despite the news that the UK is expected to be lashed with rain over the weekend as temperatures turn colder. PA

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The UK week in pictures: controversy at Manston, stormy weather, and a Truss bonfire

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November 04, 2022

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