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Reform UK Proposes Tax on Hiring Foreign Workers to Prioritize British Employment

Reform UK plans a tax on companies hiring foreign workers to reduce employer NI on British staff, aiming to prioritize British employment and impact sectors like retail and care.

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Reuters Reform UK Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick

Two-Year-Old Seriously Injured as Car Crashes into Nursery Playground

A two-year-old boy was seriously injured and two other children hurt after a car crashed into a nursery playground in Ellesmere Port. A 63-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

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Cyngor Sir Penfro yn pleidleisio i gau dwy ysgol gynradd, her gyfreithiol yn parhau

Cyngor Sir Penfro wedi pleidleisio i gau dwy ysgol gynradd, gyda her gyfreithiol gan Esgobaeth Tyddewi yn parhau ynghylch dyfodol Ysgol Maenorbŷr.

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Swyddogion tân yn ymateb pan aeth Ysgol Maenorbŷr ar dân ym mis Hydref 2022 - mae rhan o'r to wedi ei ddinistrio a mwg yn codi o'r adeilad, mae un swyddog tu ôl i injan dân o flaen yr adeilad ac mae swyddog arall mewn craen uwch ben yr ysgol

Police Investigate West Lothian Warehouse Fire as Deliberate

Police are investigating a large fire at a derelict warehouse in West Lothian as deliberate. Fire crews worked for 10 hours to control the blaze, with no casualties reported. Drivers were advised to avoid the area during the incident.

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Fife Jammer Locations A huge fire with clouds of grey smoke next to a road

Children's Commissioner Criticizes UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Scotland's children's commissioner criticizes the UK government's plan to ban social media use for under-16s by 2027, citing concerns over effectiveness, enforceability, and potential risks of pushing children to more dangerous online spaces.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland Nicola Killean has a serious expression. She has long, blonde hair with a fringe and is wearing a green floral top.

Man Arrested for 2017 Incident of Pushing Woman in Front of Bus in London

A 44-year-old man was arrested for allegedly pushing a woman into the path of a bus in south-west London in 2017. The woman escaped serious injury, and the investigation was previously closed in 2018 after other arrests.

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Back view of a man in a knit hat sitting inside a London double-decker bus.

Two Men Convicted for Arson Attacks Linked to Sir Keir Starmer

Two men, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, were found guilty of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on property and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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Bereaved Mother Welcomes UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s as 'Fantastic'

A bereaved mother welcomes the UK government's plan to ban social media use for under-16s by 2027, highlighting the need for ongoing platform monitoring and education on online risks.

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PA Media Ellen Roome and her son Jools Sweeney stand side by side, smiling for a selfie. They are stood at a high vantage point with trees and a coastline behind them.

Tilda Swinton’s Co-Founded Drumduan School to Close Amid Financial Struggles

Drumduan School in Moray, co-founded by actress Tilda Swinton, will close its kindergarten after 40 years due to financial challenges, following earlier closures of its lower and upper schools.

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Getty Images Actress Tilda Swinton, who has short, blonde hair, is dressed in red and wearing a gold necklace. She is smiling and looking to the left.

Court of Appeal Upholds Lawfulness of Palestine Action Ban

The Court of Appeal has upheld the government's ban on Palestine Action as lawful, overturning a previous High Court ruling that deemed it unlawful. The ban criminalises support for the group, with penalties up to 14 years in prison, and thousands have been arrested since July last year.

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PA Media A handful of people hold up a 'We are all Palestine Action' sign at a demonstration last year in Trafalgar Square. Palestinian flags can be seen flying in the background, along with other signs including ones that say 'hands off Palestine Action' and 'Defend the right to protest'

Renowned Investigative Journalist Roger Cook Dies at 83

Roger Cook, pioneering investigative journalist known for the doorstep interview technique, has died aged 83. His career spanned decades exposing crime worldwide, earning a Bafta and widespread respect.

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PA Media Journalist Roger Cook wearing a suit and tie

Man Targeted in Racist Attacks in NI Fears for His Safety and Plans to Leave

A man in County Antrim fears for his life after multiple racist attacks on his home and car, expressing regret over moving to Northern Ireland and plans to leave due to ongoing threats.

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BBC A red car with the back passenger window smashed. The interiors are burnt.