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Jess Phillips Supports Jury Bill Citing Personal Experience with Court Delays

Labour minister Jess Phillips backs the courts and tribunals bill, revealing her personal experience with court delays and urging reforms to address the backlog and protect victims of violence against women.

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Family Seeks Answers in 67-Year-Old Murder of Nurse Martha Giles

Martha Giles, a nurse murdered in 1959 at Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital, remains an unsolved case with sealed files until 2055. Her family and MP Sir Gavin Williamson call for transparency and justice after nearly 70 years.

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Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly, Once Extinct, Now Breeding Across Southern England

The large tortoiseshell butterfly, once extinct in the UK, has been sighted breeding across southern England, prompting conservationists to reclassify it as a resident species.

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Toronto Police Probe Gunfire at US Consulate Amid Global Security Concerns

Toronto police investigate gunfire at US consulate amid related attacks in the city and an explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo, with officials probing possible links to Middle East conflicts.

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Menyw yn cael ei dedfrydu am werthu tocynnau Taylor Swift ffug am dros £3000

Mae Amy Rees o Nant-y-moel wedi cael ei dedfrydu i 35 wythnos o garchar wedi'i gohirio ar ôl cyfaddef i werthu tocynnau Taylor Swift ffug i ffrindiau a chydweithwyr am dros £3000.

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Opposition Urges Reeves to Halt Fuel Duty Increase Amid Middle East Conflict

Opposition parties urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to maintain the 5p fuel duty cut amid rising energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, proposing cuts to green levies to offset costs.

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Funding Concerns Raised Over Ulster University Expansion Plans

Senior Stormont official Ian Snowden raises concerns about funding the expansion of Ulster University's Londonderry campus, highlighting a £40m annual cost and potential budget pressures that may affect university funding.

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Woman Sentenced for £3k Fraud Selling Fake Taylor Swift Tickets

Amy Rees was sentenced to a suspended prison term after defrauding friends and colleagues of £3,000 by selling fake Taylor Swift tickets for the 2024 Cardiff concert.

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Natalie McNally’s Ex-Boyfriend Denies Phone Reset Linked to Her Murder

An ex-boyfriend of Natalie McNally testified that he reset his phone days after her murder due to drug-related messages, denying it was to delete messages with her. He expressed his commitment to telling the truth despite risks of self-incrimination.

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Reeves on Fuel Duty Rise: Policies Always Under Review Amid Middle East Volatility

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says fuel duty policies remain under review amid volatile Middle East tensions. Over 45,000 Brits have returned from the region. Nigel Farage pledges to reverse fuel duty hikes by cutting green levies. Migration minister defends ILR changes; police prepare for Al Quds Day...

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Government Advances Digital ID Plan to Simplify Access to Public Services

The UK government is advancing its digital ID plans to simplify public service access via smartphones, launching a consultation to address inclusivity and usage concerns amid public resistance to compulsory elements.

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Signal Alerts Users to Scam Attempts After Hackers Target Officials

Signal warns users of phishing scams targeting officials after Dutch intelligence reveals Russia-backed hackers impersonating support staff to access accounts. Users urged to protect PINs and verification codes amid ongoing global cyber campaign.

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