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A serial shoplifter was sentenced to ten years after defrauding stores of £500,000 through a fake refund scam.

Security firm offers free bouncers to children's clubs after Southport stabbings that killed three under 10.

A 53-year-old lawyer submitted false paperwork to the Home Office, including fake birth certificates and wage slips from sham cleaning companies.

Extreme heatwaves in Greece are killing British, including one elderly woman who was knocked unconcious while swimming in the sea.

Newcastle's main street businesses expressed their issues with the government's new flexible working strategy, guaranteeing the right to flexible working whenever possible.

Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor, has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 despite opposition from 'nimbys,' focusing on reforming planning systems and utilising brownfield and grey belt land.

Unions have warned that public sector pay has been squeezed since 2010, which they say is exacerbating issues in schools, hospitals and other vital services.

Ciphr's comprehensive study ranks the top UK cities for job opportunities and salaries, highlighting Winchester as the best city overall based on various economic indicators.

Despite stepping back from royal duties, Prince Harry will receive a significant inheritance from Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on his 40th birthday.

The current National Minimum wage for those over 21 is £11.44 per hour - for 18-20 year olds it is set at £8.60.

Border Force stops migrants on yachts, signalling a change in tactics by traffickers who previously relied on dinghies for dangerous Channel crossings.

Charlotte Dujardin, a celebrated UK Olympian in dressage, has apologised and been suspended following a viral video of her excessively whipping a horse, jeopardising her participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Many of those who have supported the movement have shown concern over the court's decision to imprison the protesters.

The recent UK general election has seen an unprecedented increase in female representation, with 263 women elected as Members of Parliament, marking a historic 40% of the total seats.

Such advice has given Starmer more confidence to be more open about his personal life.

Keir Starmer prioritises family privacy with his wife Victoria while balancing public responsibilities and an estimated net worth of £7.7 million.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to implement stricter regulations on products that endanger people's health.

Mayor Sadiq Khan aims to issue 1 million speeding fines and set 136 miles of 20mph zones in London by year-end, intensifying traffic law enforcement.

Green Party's Care Denyer says that we are "almost definitely going to have a Labour government," but she hopes the young voters will prove her wrong.

Is the UK doing enough to train the next generation as well as create incentives to ensure they want to work in the industry?

Is the Bank of England up to the job of managing the UK's monetary policy? The leader of The Campaign for Fair Finance Dr Roger Gewolb offered me his views of the UK's central bank.

UK will require yearly English tests for graduates on visa routes, raising controversy over potential barriers for skilled migrants.

Government adviser Lord Walney's new proposals will see people be able to claim compensation from Just Stop Oil protestors who disrupt them.

Polling shows Britons place the economy at the top of the list of priorities and the UK government will need to address the public's concerns.

Amidst the Gaza conflict, Muslim Vote demands action from Labour, including sanctions on Israel. Mobilising thousands for political change.

Businesses say post-Brexit border checks are causing disruptions, jacking up companies' operating costs and passing on price hikes to consumers.

Rising knife crime rates in London spark political debate; families demand urgent action, while parties clash over policy delays.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had his relentless push for the Rwanda Bill approved by Parliament on Tuesday this week.

Buckingham Palace promotes its jam after Meghan Markle sends out samples of her new brand (subtle shade?).