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Justice Secretary announces ‘record prison expansion’ to tackle overcrowding

Three new prisons will be built starting this year, as part of a “record prison expansion”, Justice Secretary Shaban...

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New Liverpool-Manchester railway line proposed

A new railway line between Liverpool and Manchester that would “punch well above its weight” has been proposed by re...

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Man who killed child in blast while making cannabis gummies jailed for 14 years

A drug dealer who caused the death of a seven-year-old boy in an explosion while making cannabis gummy sweets has been j...

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No charges to be brought against ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe after ‘threat’ claims

No criminal charges will be brought against Great Yarmouth MP Mr Lowe, after he was accused of making verbal threats aga...

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Burberry to cut up to 1,700 jobs worldwide after £3m loss

Burberry has announced plans to cut a potential 1,700 jobs worldwide as part of efforts to slash staff costs and return ...

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"Social media sites failing to protect girls from harm at every stage" - NSPCC

Social media platforms are failing to protect women and girls from harm at every stage, according to new research from t...

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Unions and green groups call for £1.9bn emergency funding for North Sea workers

Several trade unions and 65 climate groups are joining forces to call for £1.9 billion in emergency funding for North S...

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Rape victims should have free access to court transcripts, says MP

Victims of rape and sexual assault would have permanent free access to court transcripts under a proposed law to be tabl...

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Government-built AI tool used to cut admin work for human staff

A Government-built AI tool has been used for the first time to summarise public responses to a consultation and is now s...