Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Jenny Gilruth said the figures showed that her government was “delivering sustainable finances”. “The…
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Lost village revealed as drought lowers Rutland Water reservoir levels
More than 3,000 acres of land was submerged to create one of the largest man-made bodies of water in western…
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Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns
The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales has told the BBC the early release of thousands of prisoners…
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Military still risks failing victims after Jaysley Beck death despite reforms, leaked report finds.
A leaked Ministry of Defence (MoD) report, obtained by the BBC, has highlighted serious failings in a new military command…
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Glyn Razzell: Daughter says no release until mother’s body found
During this week’s hearing, prosecutor Tristan Jones KC said Razzell – who is currently in an open prison – had…
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Concord Lodge: Disabled man felt ‘locked up’ in care for years
David Cording was supposed to be housed in a temporary assessment centre for a few short weeks but, nearly nine…
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Burnham admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he accepts his announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living are not enough…
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UK weather: More records as heat set to spike again
This heatwave should be shorter lived than others so far this summer with temperatures starting to feel noticeably cooler over…
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The Papers: 'Andy U-turns on early release' and 'Hunt on for eclipse glasses'
The prime minister’s plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers is prominent across Wednesday’s papers. Source…
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Sodium Valproate: Women feel guilt and anger and they want peace – the epilepsy drug that harmed babies
The work of retired Belfast neurology consultant Dr Jim Morrow in monitoring the effects of the drug on pregnant women…
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