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Former Co-op Bank Chair Jailed for Fraud

Paul Flowers, former Co-op Bank chair and Methodist minister, was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding nearly £100,000 from the will of a vulnerable friend, using the money for personal expenses, including drugs and holidays, after he was made executor of her will.

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Ten Illegal Migrants Found Hidden in Lorry on M3

Ten suspected illegal migrants were discovered hidden in a Spanish-registered lorry carrying oranges on the M3 motorway in Surrey today after one of them called police; the driver was also arrested.

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UK suspends aid to Rwanda over DRC rebel support

The UK government has suspended aid to Rwanda and will no longer attend events hosted by its government due to Rwanda's support for the M23 rebel group in the DRC, which recently occupied Goma and Bukavu, prompting the UK to threaten sanctions and review export licenses for the Rwandan Defence Force...

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UK Climate Plan: Lifestyle Changes and Net-Zero Targets by 2040

The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) advises significant lifestyle changes by 2040 to reach net-zero emissions, including reduced meat consumption, electric vehicle adoption, electric heat pumps, and increased renewable energy use, potentially creating numerous green jobs but also requiring gover...

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UK Households Face Major Green Transition to Meet 2040 Emission Targets

The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) advises an 87% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, requiring households to switch to electric vehicles and heat pumps, despite upfront costs, to achieve significant long-term savings and environmental benefits.

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Nuclear Fusion to Revolutionize Cancer Scans

Bristol-based Astral Systems developed a new method using nuclear fusion to produce radioisotopes for cancer scans, addressing supply chain issues and potentially revolutionizing cancer diagnosis, with smaller, cheaper plants built near hospitals.

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UK Faces Potential Second Norovirus Wave Amidst Record Cases

The UK Health Security Agency warns of a potential second wave of the winter vomiting bug, norovirus, with reported cases reaching the highest level in over a decade due to a shift in circulating strains, impacting hospitals and care homes severely.

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Leeds Gang Members Sentenced for Attempted Murder

Four Leeds gang members, armed with a gun and machetes, chased and shot at a 17-year-old rival on July 7th, 2023, in Gipton; they were apprehended and received sentences ranging from four years and nine months to seven years and five months in prison.

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Sussex Hospital Death Toll Doubles Amidst Negligence Investigation

Sussex Police are investigating 90 deaths at Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital between 2015 and 2021, more than double the initial reported number, prompting concerns over medical negligence and a potential cover-up within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust; only five of twelve emergenc...

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UK Climate Advisers Recommend Meat Reduction and Policy Changes for Net-Zero Target

The UK's Climate Change Committee recommends reducing weekly meat consumption by 260g per person, alongside government action on energy, transport, and industry emissions, to meet the 2050 net-zero target, a plan supported by public polling, with projected long-term cost savings.

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Post Office Capture Scandal: Number of Cases Under Review More Than Doubles

The number of Post Office sub-postmaster convictions linked to the Capture accounting software, used in the 1990s, being investigated for miscarriages of justice has more than doubled to 21, with the first case submitted in 1998 and a government redress scheme planned.

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France and UK Consider Joint Troop Deployment to Ukraine

The Economist reports that France and Great Britain may station troops in Ukrainian cities and ports after the conflict ends; this plan, which includes protecting nuclear facilities, is being secretly discussed by both countries' leaders, but faces opposition from Russia.

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