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£710,000 Greggs Fraud Results in Four-Year Jail Sentence

Aftab Baig, 47, of Glasgow, defrauded Leeds City Council of £710,000 in Covid-19 relief funds by falsely claiming to manage 32 Greggs branches in May 2020, receiving a four-year prison sentence.

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Austerity's Return: A Political Weapon or Economic Solution?

British Labour's Rachel Reeves, Argentinian President Milei, and Elon Musk advocate austerity for their economies; however, historical evidence suggests austerity can harm growth and increase inequality, potentially failing to achieve its goals.

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UK Nationalizes British Steel Amidst Concerns Over Chinese Influence

The UK government nationalized British Steel, owned by Chinese conglomerate Jingye, due to national security concerns after MPs warned against Chinese involvement in critical industries, potentially setting a precedent for future foreign investment decisions.

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UK MP Denied Entry to Hong Kong Amid Concerns of Chinese Blacklist

British MP Wera Hobhouse was denied entry to Hong Kong on Thursday, reportedly due to her outspoken criticism of China's human rights record, prompting concerns about a secret blacklist targeting politicians critical of Beijing.

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UK Prime Minister Endorses Violent Netflix Series for Schools Amidst Youth Violence Crisis

The UK Prime Minister endorsed the Netflix series "Adolescence," a fictional depiction of a 13-year-old boy murdering a classmate, for use in schools to raise awareness about youth violence, sparking debate while ignoring deeper issues of absent fathers and their impact on boys.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Rare Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Healthcare Access Challenges

Abeeku Lewis, a 30-year-old from Halifax, was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, after initially misinterpreting symptoms as a sports injury; the delay led to the cancer spreading to his brain and trachea, necessitating private treatment options due to NHS limitations.

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Princess Kate's Surprise Visit Inspires Cumbria Scouts

During a surprise visit last month, Princess Kate joined Cumbria's 1st Ulverston Scouts and other scouts at Windermere to film a short movie promoting the importance of spending time in nature; the scouts reacted with overwhelming joy.

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Interpol Red Notice Issued for British MP Over Bangladesh Corruption Charges

Former Labour Minister Tulip Siddiq faces an Interpol Red Notice and arrest warrant from Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for alleged corruption involving land allocation, with a court hearing scheduled for April 27th and accusations of pressuring her aunt, the former Prime Minister, to...

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UK Takes Control of British Steel Amidst Concerns Over Virgin Steel Production

The UK government assumed control of British Steel from its Chinese owner, Jingye Group, on Saturday after Jingye stopped supplying the plant with raw materials, potentially halting the production of virgin steel from the last two blast furnaces in Britain and raising concerns in China about fair tr...

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£1.5m Fund Launched for Windrush Scandal Victims

A £1.5 million fund has been launched to help Windrush victims seek compensation, addressing concerns about slow processing times, low payouts and lack of legal aid, and aiming to rebuild trust with the Home Office.

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Viagogo Faces Backlash Amidst Accusations of Facilitating Unlawful Ticket Resale Practices

Viagogo, a ticket resale platform, is accused of failing to prevent misleading and potentially unlawful practices, including speculative selling and incorrect ticket information, during a government consultation on new anti-touting laws; this has prompted calls for stricter regulations.

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UK MP Deported from Hong Kong, Sparking Diplomatic Tensions

British MP Wera Hobhouse was barred from entry into Hong Kong on Thursday and deported without explanation, sparking a diplomatic row with China after she traveled to visit her newborn grandson.

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