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Government Compared Student Loans to £30 Phone Contracts in School Talks

reveals that government presentations to schools compared student loan repayments to £30 phone contracts, a comparison now criticized as misleading amid calls for loan reform.

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Police Raids in Stirling and Falkirk Target Brothel Organisers, Not Sex Workers

Police Scotland's Operation Begonia targets brothel organisers in Stirling and Falkirk, focusing on support for sex workers and disrupting criminal networks amid rising prostitution adverts in Forth Valley.

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Police and Military Firearms Exercise Scheduled at Murrayfield Stadium

Police Scotland warns of firearms exercise at Edinburgh's Murrayfield stadium on Tuesday, involving armed officers and military helicopters using blank ammunition from 13:30 to 14:30. Public access will be restricted during the training.

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Getty Images An exterior view of Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. There is a row of turnstiles with blue doors that are closed. Behind the turnstiles is a sloped grassy area and then the stadium with its exposed steel work on its roof. There is a sign with a Saltire and the message: "Welcome to the home of Scottish Rugby".

Welsh Tories Propose M4 Relief Road and Income Tax Cuts in Election Manifesto

The Welsh Conservatives propose a 1p income tax cut saving families £450 annually and plan to build an M4 relief road to ease congestion if elected in May.

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Gwent Police Officers Resigned After Sharing Offensive Messages, Hearing Finds

Gwent Police officers James Heley and Simon Lewis resigned amid a misconduct hearing revealing they shared offensive messages mocking gay, transgender, and racial groups. The messages were described as "vile" and "shocking," undermining public trust.

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Man Faces Trial Over Girlfriend’s Death in 80mph Residential Street Crash

A woman died after her boyfriend allegedly engaged in a high-speed impromptu race through residential streets, losing control and crashing at nearly 90mph. The trial of Jay Bayliss, accused of causing her death by dangerous driving, continues.

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Man Convicted for Wife’s Death After She Jumped from Dundee Motorway Bridge

Lee Milne was convicted of killing his wife Kimberley Milne, who died after jumping from a Dundee motorway bridge in 2023 amid prolonged domestic abuse.

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Starmer Criticises Trump on Iran Strikes While Defending UK’s Stance

Sir Keir Starmer criticises President Trump over US-Israeli strikes on Iran, defends UK's refusal to permit initial use of UK bases, and details the government's stance on defensive actions amid escalating regional tensions.

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Daily Mail Royal Editor Denies Using Investigator to Illegally Obtain Harry Info

Rebecca English, Daily Mail’s royal editor, denies using a private investigator to unlawfully obtain information about Prince Harry and his former girlfriends, despite emails suggesting otherwise. She maintains all information was gathered legitimately.

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‘Human Swan’ Activist Breaks Down During Fatal Air Crash Inquiry

Sacha Dench, known as the 'human swan,' broke down during an inquiry into a fatal 2021 mid-air paramotor crash that killed cameraman Dan Burton. The inquiry detailed their experience, expedition plans, and communication before the accident near Lochinver.

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MPs' Salaries to Increase 5% to £98,599 from April, Ipsa Confirms

MPs' basic salary will rise by 5% to £98,599 from April, with Ipsa aiming for £110,000 by 2029 amid evolving parliamentary roles and economic considerations.

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Drunk Driver Jailed for 12 Years After Fatal Crash That Killed Student

Liam Bowes, 37, jailed for 12 years after killing 22-year-old law student Abigail Eggleston in a drunk driving crash and setting fire to the car to destroy evidence.

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