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Mel Stride steps down as shadow chancellor in Badenoch's Conservative reshuffle

Kemi Badenoch reshuffles the Conservative shadow cabinet, replacing Mel Stride as shadow chancellor with Andrew Griffith and moving Dame Priti Patel from shadow foreign secretary, with Tom Tugendhat taking the role.

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Man Hospitalised with Severe Leg Injury After West Belfast Shooting

A man in his 40s was shot in the leg in west Belfast on Sunday evening, sustaining severe injuries. The incident occurred in an alley between Falls Road and Ross Road at approximately 21:30 BST. Police say the attack has caused fear in the community.

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Minnie's mother thanks Arbroath for 'overwhelming' kindness

Laurie Merriman has thanked the community of Arbroath for their overwhelming support following the death of her nine-year-old daughter Minnie. Hundreds gathered to pay respects as the family's private ambulance left the town.

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Multiple families left without SEN school transport as Education Authority puts contracts out to tender

Families with children who have special educational needs face uncertainty over school transport as the Education Authority puts taxi contracts out to tender. Multiple parents report poor communication and the prospect of losing familiar drivers.

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Dangerous criminals could still be freed under early release plan, Conservatives warn

The government's early release scheme faces criticism from Conservatives over which dangerous offenders will be freed. Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy warns that while some dangerous criminals are excluded, others remain eligible. The scheme aims to address prison overcrowding at 97% capacity.

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Lib Dems warn of teacher exodus crisis as half plan to leave profession

The Liberal Democrats warn that schools face a teacher retention crisis, with nearly half of educators surveyed planning to leave within five years. New research shows 71% describe workloads as unmanageable. The party is calling for fully funded pay increases and enforcement of working-hour limits.

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In a primary school classroom, two young boys in red tops with short hair stick their hands up in the air in the foreground, while their classmates who are clustered in front of them sitting down also stick their hands up in the air. An out-of-focus teacher with blonde hair and a grey top in front of a whiteboard also has her hands up and is smiling at the children in front of her. The classroom has blue walls and lots of posters on the walls and white school tables moved out of the way in the right hand of the image.

Jewish community feels less safe now than after synagogue attack, rabbi warns

Nearly a year after the Manchester synagogue attack, Rabbi Daniel Walker warns that the Jewish community feels less safe now than immediately after the assault, citing rising antisemitism and insufficient action on underlying causes.

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Rabbi Daniel Walker, who is wearing a black blazer, shirt and tie and a kippah on his head, is starring directly at the camera.

Tugendhat to take over as shadow foreign secretary from Patel

Tom Tugendhat will replace Dame Priti Patel as shadow foreign secretary when Kemi Badenoch reshuffles the Conservative frontbench next month. Patel is moving to a new role focused on international party links. The reshuffle follows Sir James Cleverly's resignation to run for London mayor.

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Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Priti Patel, attends a panel discussion with Tony Abbott, former Australian PM on day three of the Conservative party conference at Manchester Central Convention Complex on October 07, 2025

Papers clash over prisoner releases, royal security and tech gains

Monday's newspapers clash over Prime Minister Burnham's revised prisoner early-release scheme, with outlets divided on whether exemptions for murderers and other serious offenders go far enough. Other front-page stories include tributes to a fallen police officer's sons and debate over royal secu...

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The headline on the front page of the Times reads: "Early release blocked for manslaughter prisoners".

When parents show financial favourites: How sibling money disputes damage families

Parental financial favouritism breeds lasting resentment between siblings and can escalate into legal disputes. Experts recommend open communication, clear parental intentions, and mediation to prevent conflicts.

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Nottingham attack victim's mother welcomes manslaughter exclusion from early release scheme

Emma Webber, mother of Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber, welcomes the government's decision to exclude manslaughter convictions from an early prisoner release scheme, though she emphasises the emotional toll families endured campaigning for the change.

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Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley Kumar

Seven arrested after newborn girl dies in Sheffield

Seven people arrested on suspicion of murder after a newborn baby girl dies at a property in Sheffield's Wincobank area. Police attended the scene on Sunday morning but the infant was pronounced dead despite emergency efforts.

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