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Prisons overcrowding crisis: Why are some criminals being released early?

Prisons overcrowding crisis: Why are some criminals being released early?

Prisons overcrowding crisis: Why are some criminals being released early?

21 October 2024

The latest stage of the early release policy comes into force on Tuesday.


More prisoners to leave jail early in next phase of bid to free up cell space

More prisoners to leave jail early in next phase of bid to free up cell space

More prisoners to leave jail early in next phase of bid to free up cell space

21 October 2024

Around 1,100 more inmates will leave prisons on Tuesday.


What the papers say – October 21

What the papers say – October 21

What the papers say – October 21

21 October 2024

Here are the biggest stories leading Monday’s front pages.


Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs

Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs

Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs

20 October 2024

The Government is reported to be considering a £100 million cut to the budget for environmental land management schemes.


Police investigating death of ‘much-loved’ soldier during Army training exercise

Police investigating death of ‘much-loved’ soldier during Army training exercise

Police investigating death of ‘much-loved’ soldier during Army training exercise

20 October 2024

Corporal Christopher ‘Gilly’ Gill died near Brecon, Wales, on Wednesday October 16.


Liam Payne’s former partner says he was most proud of being a father

Liam Payne’s former partner says he was most proud of being a father

Liam Payne’s former partner says he was most proud of being a father

20 October 2024

Dancer and model Danielle Peazer was dating Payne until 2013, and continued to be friends with him.


JK Rowling reveals she turned down peerages twice after Kemi Badenoch offer

JK Rowling reveals she turned down peerages twice after Kemi Badenoch offer

JK Rowling reveals she turned down peerages twice after Kemi Badenoch offer

20 October 2024

The author claims both the Labour and Conservative parties offered her the honour.


‘Increased levels’ of natural gas found near site of fatal Bedford explosion

‘Increased levels’ of natural gas found near site of fatal Bedford explosion

‘Increased levels’ of natural gas found near site of fatal Bedford explosion

20 October 2024

A neighbour said they heard a ‘mighty bang’ and the roof ‘came off’ in an explosion and fire at a house on Saturday that killed one person.


Taoiseach says he expects general election to be held in 2024

Taoiseach says he expects general election to be held in 2024

Taoiseach says he expects general election to be held in 2024

20 October 2024

The latest a poll could have been held was March next year.


Russia only country waging war in Europe, says Healey, after ‘proxy war’ claim

Russia only country waging war in Europe, says Healey, after ‘proxy war’ claim

Russia only country waging war in Europe, says Healey, after ‘proxy war’ claim

20 October 2024

The Defence Secretary rejected the Russian ambassador’s claim the UK was waging a ‘proxy war’ against Moscow in Ukraine.


Thousands of Liam Payne fans hold memorials worldwide for One Direction singer

Thousands of Liam Payne fans hold memorials worldwide for One Direction singer

Thousands of Liam Payne fans hold memorials worldwide for One Direction singer

20 October 2024

The 31-year-old died after a fall at a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday.


Change rules to allow public sector investment borrowing, Swinney to tell Reeves

Change rules to allow public sector investment borrowing, Swinney to tell Reeves

Change rules to allow public sector investment borrowing, Swinney to tell Reeves

20 October 2024

The UK Budget is due to be laid out on October 30.


How to take part in the ‘national conversation’ on the future of the NHS

How to take part in the ‘national conversation’ on the future of the NHS

How to take part in the ‘national conversation’ on the future of the NHS

20 October 2024

The Government is holding a major consultation on the next 10 years of the NHS.


Two more men charged with murdering young father

Two more men charged with murdering young father

Two more men charged with murdering young father

20 October 2024

Kieran Shepherd, 30, died in Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford.


Critically endangered lemur born at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Critically endangered lemur born at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Critically endangered lemur born at Cotswold Wildlife Park

20 October 2024

Births of the greater bamboo lemur in captivity are extremely rare.


Fans gather in Hyde Park to remember former One Direction star Liam Payne

Fans gather in Hyde Park to remember former One Direction star Liam Payne

Fans gather in Hyde Park to remember former One Direction star Liam Payne

20 October 2024

Payne died of multiple traumas and ‘internal and external haemorrhage’, a post-mortem examination report said.


Charities cutting back on services over delays to probate, research finds

Charities cutting back on services over delays to probate, research finds

Charities cutting back on services over delays to probate, research finds

20 October 2024

Research by Rathbones showed that almost all charities, 99%, are currently affected by hold-ups in probate.


UK is ‘waging’ war against Russia by giving weapons to Ukraine, ambassador says

 UK is ‘waging’ war against Russia by giving weapons to Ukraine, ambassador says

UK is ‘waging’ war against Russia by giving weapons to Ukraine, ambassador says

20 October 2024

Andrei Kelin, Russia’s ambassador to the UK, told the BBC: ‘I think you are aggressive and waging a proxy war against Russia.’


Tens of thousands remain without power after Storm Ashley hits island of Ireland

Tens of thousands remain without power after Storm Ashley hits island of Ireland

Tens of thousands remain without power after Storm Ashley hits island of Ireland

20 October 2024

Orange and amber wind warnings that were in place in 11 counties across the island have been lifted.


Neighbour heard ‘mighty bang’ during fatal explosion and fire in Bedford

Neighbour heard ‘mighty bang’ during fatal explosion and fire in Bedford

Neighbour heard ‘mighty bang’ during fatal explosion and fire in Bedford

20 October 2024

Bedfordshire Police said one person had died and another had been taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident in Cleat Hill.


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