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Burnham vows to stop early release of PC Harper’s killers

PM says he is ‘increasingly confident’ prison space can be freed up to keep more serious criminals in jail

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Why nationalise the railways if nothing really changes?

Investigation into Farage resumes after he wins Clacton by-election

Investigation into Farage to resume after he wins Clacton by-election

UK fire services stretched by surge in wildfires

New Forest blaze points to challenge for under-pressure fire services

Fragile states in Africa and Middle East hit by more than 40% cut in UK direct aid

Farage aide Cottrell had secret Polymarket account that placed bets on Trump victory

UK government considers aid for drought-hit farmers

Starmer allies warn Healey against blowing ‘strong’ economic inheritance

The right must fight its own woke wing

Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks

Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks

Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs amid wildfires

Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues amid wildfires

Crackdown on zero-hours contracts could cost UK groups up to £3bn per year