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Justice secretary rejects sentencing changes after 'two-tier' claims

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 03:59
Proposed reforms issued by the independent Sentencing Council were labelled biased by the Conservatives.

Councils fear shake-up won't improve finances, survey says

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 01:26
There is low support for local government reorganisation among council leaders, a survey suggests.

Councils fear shake-up won't improve finances, survey says

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 01:26
There is low support for local government reorganisation among council leaders, a survey suggests.

Scientists discover new part of the immune system

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 01:19
New part of the immune system - hidden inside our bodies - could be used to make new antibiotics.

Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 01:15
Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales.

Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 01:15
Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales.

The Papers: 'Trump turns off Ukraine missiles' and 'serial spiking rapist'

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 01:03
The US decision to stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine, and a serial rapist's conviction, make Thursday's papers.

Patients may be moved over repairs at mental health unit

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 00:16
BBC News NI understands rot and black mould have been found in large areas of the building which opened in 2019.

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 00:07
The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care - but, say experts, that has all changed

Home buyers race to beat stamp duty rise

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 00:02
Thresholds will change on 1 April, leaving buyers a few weeks to complete or pay more in stamp duty.

Worst train companies to be named and shamed

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 00:01
Millions of passengers will be able to see cancellation and delay data in train stations

'I look at hundreds of child sex abuse images every week to stop them'

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 23:00
Mabel works for a firm that trawls the internet looking to remove the worst indecent images.

Final council tax levels to be set amid record rises

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 22:54
East Dunbartonshire, Falkirk, Highland and Inverclyde are the last of Scotland's 32 councils to set budgets

Gardener wins case against Paddy Power over £1m prize

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 21:43
Corrine Durber was told her jackpot was a computer error, but a judge ruled in her favour.

Chris Mason: Starmer finds subtle way to deal with Team Trump

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 21:12
The PM refrained from criticising JD Vance and chose to read out the names of fallen British soldiers.

Child dies after being hit by car on sports pitch

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 20:07
A second child is being treated after being struck by a car at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club.

Child dies after being hit by car on sports pitch

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 20:07
A second child is being treated after the collision at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club.

How big is the welfare budget and where might cuts fall?

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 19:21
The Chancellor has earmarked "several billion pounds" in draft spending cuts to welfare.

Where can the government cut billions from the welfare budget?

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 19:21
The Chancellor has earmarked "several billion pounds" in draft spending cuts to welfare.

US tariffs could hit UK consumers, Bank experts warn

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 18:58
Trump tariffs could affect UK economic growth, hitting UK consumers in the pocket, Bank experts warn