The Latest National and International News
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Nazi worshipping extremists guilty of planning terror attacks
Three Nazi-worshipping extremists who believed a race war was imminent have been found guilty of planning terrorist attacks on mosques and synagogues.
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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 Shabana Mahmood said, as the Government grapples with near-full jails.
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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 regional leaders.
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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 jailed for 14 years.
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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 against party chairman Zia Yusuf.
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Burberry to cut up to 1700 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 the luxury fashion brand to a profit.
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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 the NSPCC.
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Unions and green groups call for 19bn 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 Sea workers ahead of the Government’s spending review.
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