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Andy Burnham Pauses Plan For Early Release Of Prisoners

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will “put a pause” on the plan for the early release of prisoners..

Teenage Girl And Woman Die After Group Gets Into Difficulty At Beach

A teenage girl died trying to save her seven-year-old cousin who “got into trouble” as the tide came in on West Mersea beach, according to a family friend..

Friend Of Manchester Synagogue Attacker Jailed For Life Over MoD Terror Plan

A man who planned a terror attack with his friend who went on a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue less than two months later has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years..

Business Rates To Be Cut By 20 For Pubs Clubs And Music Venues Across England

Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced..

Online Bullying Over Social Media Could Be Linked To School Absence Study Finds

Online bullying over social media could be linked to declining school attendance rates, according to a study..

Weight Loss Drugs Such As Mounjaro And Wegovy Linked To Hair Loss

Weight loss and diabetes drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an increased risk of hair loss, researchers say..

Three In Four UK Airports Hike Drop Off Fees In Past Year

More than three quarters of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, according to new research..

Santander Vows Not To Shut More Branches Before 2028

Santander UK has pledged not to shut any more branches across its network and those of recently-acquired rival TSB before 2028, despite plans to cut costs further over the rest of the year..

Black Sabbath Star Tony Iommi Honours Dear Friend Ozzy On Anniversary Of Death

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his “dear friend” Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death, adding: “I still can’t believe that he’s not with us.”.

Ex Southern Water Boss Charged With Conspiracy To Defraud Over Water Tests

The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over allegations he was involved in a plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid millions of pounds in penalties.

Widow Of Pc Harper Says It Is Deplorable That Two Killers Could Be Freed Early

The widow of police officer Andrew Harper has said it is “deplorable” that two of his killers are being considered for early release..

Southampton Boss Tonda Eckert Charged By FA Over Spygate Scandal

Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association over the ‘Spygate’ scandal..