Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Saturday 21 Apr 2018

1. North Korea to suspend tests and close nuclear site

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un says he has suspended all missile tests and will shut down a nuclear test site. The country’s state news agency announced: "From 21 April, North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles." Mr Kim is preparing for historic talks with South Korea and the US. Sky News asks if Donald Trump will receive a Nobel Peace Prize over his handling of the issue.

2. Rudd under fire as Windrush arrival records are found

The arrival records of tens of thousands of immigrants who came to the UK before 1960 are in the National Archives, reports the FT. This will bolster the cases for some of those struggling to prove citizenship, including among the Windrush generation. Meanwhile, Amber Rudd boasted to Theresa May that she would give immigration authorities more "teeth" to hunt down and deport illegal migrants, a leaked private letter has revealed.

3. Detectives 'have identified the Skripal suspects'

Investigators have identified key suspects in the attempted assassination of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, claims the Daily Telegraph. Detectives are now trying to build a case against persons of interest, who are believed to have returned to Russia. Police and intelligence agencies used flight records, extensive CCTV footage in Salisbury and car number plate recognition cameras.

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4. Police are 'failing to investigate child slave gangs'

Child slave gangs have gone free as police fail to investigate the issue, claims The Times. Children enticed to the UK by promises of trials at top football clubs are among the thousands of slaves whose captors are evading justice. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show that only 6% of crimes recorded by police forces under the Modern Slavery Act have led to charges since the legislation was introduced in 2015.

5. Prince Charles in row after Commonwealth confirmation

The Prince of Wales will succeed the Queen as head of the Commonwealth, it has been announced. Prince Charles said he was "deeply touched and honoured" by the decision. However, he is under fire after it was claimed that, earlier this week, when he learned journalist Anita Sethi was from the UK, he told her: "Well, you don't look like it!"

6. Superstar DJ Avicii is found dead at the age of 28

The famous DJ Avicii has been found dead in Oman at the age of 28, his manager has announced. The Swedish music producer, whose real name was Tim Bergling, enjoyed UK number one singles in the UK and collaborated with a galaxy of stars including Madonna and Coldplay. He had quit touring in 2016 for health reasons.

7. Will PM face leadership challenge over customs union?

Theresa May has been warned that she could face a leadership challenge if Britain stays in a customs union with Europe. With the Prime Minister needing to settle the matter before the summer recess, there are warnings that MPs may start sending no-confidence letters to Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the backbench Conservative 1922 Committee, which could trigger a no-confidence vote.

8. Deaths in Nicaragua as violent political protests spread

Between five and 10 people have died as violent anti-government protests have swept across Nicaragua. The clashes came after the Sandinista National Liberation Front government decided to introduce reforms to the national social security system in response to a financial crisis. Among the changes are a 5% tax to old-age and disability pensions and an increase in the contributions paid by employees and employers.

9. Donald Trump is 'set to visit Britain in mid-July'

Donald Trump’s long-discussed visit to Britain is back on, claims the Daily Mail this morning. The US President is expected to come to the UK for several days this summer, with a senior Whitehall source saying dates in mid-July were "pencilled in". It is even believed he could stay with the Queen at Balmoral. Theresa May was among the first foreign leaders to visit the White House.

10. Suspect arrested in connection with attempted burglary

A 28-year-old man suspect wanted in connection with a failed burglary where an intruder was killed has been arrested. The Met Police announced that Billy Jeeves was found and arrested in Kent yesterday. He is being held on suspicion of burglary, theft and possession of a controlled substance. Henry Vincent, another intruder, died after an altercation during the intrusion.