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Mandatory reimbursements for bank transfer scam victims under new plans

Mandatory reimbursements for bank transfer scam victims under new plans

Large banks could also be required to publish their performance data in relation to bank transfer scams.

Poorer people will be hit hardest by social care cap changes, MPs told

Poorer people will be hit hardest by social care cap changes, MPs told

Sir Andrew Dilnot, who led a review into the future of funding social care a decade ago, said those with less assets ‘will not see any benefit’.

Stamp out racism in cricket following Yorkshire shame, Jacob Rees-Mogg tells ECB

Stamp out racism in cricket following Yorkshire shame, Jacob Rees-Mogg tells ECB

The Commons Leader expressed his ‘sadness’ at the treatment of Azeem Rafiq and others at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Rail plans: What was promised and what is being delivered?

Rail plans: What was promised and what is being delivered?

The Government has announced rail plans.

Consumer confidence edges up despite inflation woes – survey

Consumer confidence edges up despite inflation woes – survey

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased three points to minus 14 in November following a three-month downturn.

New court hearing date set for rape accused footballer Benjamin Mendy

New court hearing date set for rape accused footballer Benjamin Mendy

The French international is now accused of six counts of rape relating to four women.

Majority say children should learn about climate in primary school or earlier

Majority say children should learn about climate in primary school or earlier

A survey also found 78% of Britons believe climate issues were not adequately discussed or taught when they were in school.

Far-right ideology biggest cause of Prevent programme referrals

Far-right ideology biggest cause of Prevent programme referrals

Statistics showed concerns over extreme right-wing radicalisation make up 25% of referrals made to the anti-radicalisation programme.

Stephen Port murder inquiries ‘took back seat due to workload’, inquest told

Stephen Port murder inquiries ‘took back seat due to workload’, inquest told

Detective Inspector Tony Kirk, who was the head of local policing in Barking, said officers were having to deal with ‘hundreds of crimes every day’.

Footfall returns to normal in cities at weekends but not weekdays – report

Footfall returns to normal in cities at weekends but not weekdays – report

Most people are willing to return to city centres for leisure purposes such as shopping or nightlife, but not for work, a study said.

Race to be considered ‘at every stage’ of inquiry into Sheku Bayoh death – QC

Race to be considered ‘at every stage’ of inquiry into Sheku Bayoh death – QC

Sheku Bayoh died after being restrained by police in May 2015.

CCTV vital to hunt for knifeman who brought horror to the streets of Birmingham

CCTV vital to hunt for knifeman who brought horror to the streets of Birmingham

Zephaniah McLeod’s psychiatric problems meant he was unfit to be interviewed by police.

Woman describes ‘distressing’ work helping interpreters stranded in Afghanistan

Woman describes ‘distressing’ work helping interpreters stranded in Afghanistan

Carolyn Webster is one of a number of people who have been in contact with interpreters since the UK and US left the country.

Queen carries out another audience via video link from Windsor

Queen carries out another audience via video link from Windsor

The monarch, 95, has strained her back and has also been resting for nearly a month after a night in hospital.

Stab attacks victim on ‘long’ road to recovery after ‘catastrophic’ injury

Stab attacks victim on ‘long’ road to recovery after ‘catastrophic’ injury

Michael Callaghan was stabbed in the neck, leaving him partially paralysed down his left side.

Fatal stab victim’s mother believes ‘mistakes were made’ before killer struck

Fatal stab victim’s mother believes ‘mistakes were made’ before killer struck

Jacob Billington was killed by knifeman Zephaniah McLeod in September 2020 while on a night out in Birmingham with friends.

Water regulator launches major investigation into sewage treatment works

Water regulator launches major investigation into sewage treatment works

The probe was launched after Ofwat and the EA said several water companies admitted many of their sewage treatment works may not be compliant.

Government not fully prepared for ‘wide-ranging’ impacts of Covid, report finds

Government not fully prepared for ‘wide-ranging’ impacts of Covid, report finds

The National Audit Office also suggests time and energy spent preparing for Brexit both helped and hindered planning for future crises.

Knifeman who killed university worker in stabbing spree detained for life

Knifeman who killed university worker in stabbing spree detained for life

Zephaniah McLeod previously admitted killing Jacob Billington during a spate of attacks in Birmingham last year.

Recycling plant fire in Wiltshire under control

Recycling plant fire in Wiltshire under control

Fire service officials said crews would stay at the scene near Devizes to maintain a watching brief.

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