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The inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal is at risk of being delayed by five years due to insufficient funding. The police investigation, led by a senior officer, is examining claims of wrongful convictions of subpostmasters. Between 1999 and…

Reform UK's plan to reduce the civil service workforce by 20% would have significant implications for various professions. The proposed cuts would reportedly eliminate more planning officers than currently exist. This suggests a fundamental misunderstanding of the civil service's composition.…

Ministers are facing calls to introduce a UK-wide ban on zero-hours contracts, despite concerns from some employers that tougher rules will deter hiring. Campaigners argue that such contracts, which do not guarantee a minimum number of working hours, are exploitative…

A hazardous materials incident occurred at a packaging plant in Washington state, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident has been described as an 'implosion' by local authorities. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid and contain…

A severe heatwave has swept across western Europe, resulting in seven heat-related deaths in France. Temperatures have soared to record highs for May in several countries, including the UK and Ireland. France has been particularly affected, with the country experiencing…

Manchester University has announced plans to offer work placements to all undergraduate students, regardless of their field of study. This initiative aims to provide students with practical, real-world experience to complement their academic studies. The university, a member of the…

Guardian readers have responded to an article by Zoe Williams, which proposed that reducing the welfare bill should begin with pensions. Many readers agree that the current pension system is unfair and unaffordable. The state pension is the largest component…

Life expectancy is influenced by various factors beyond personal responsibility, including socioeconomic status, environment, and access to healthcare. Research has shown that individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to have lower life expectancies. This is often due to limited access to…

The UK Labour party is expected to unveil plans to regulate social media use among children within weeks. Proposed measures include introducing age limits and modifying design features that can be addictive. This move aims to protect children from potential…

G Robert Blakey, a renowned US attorney, has passed away. Blakey played a crucial role in the investigations into the assassinations of President John F Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King. He served as chief counsel to the…

Italy's highest court has ruled against a tourist who was refused tap water at a hotel in the Dolomites. The woman had argued that access to water is a universal human right. However, the court found that there is no…

Labor MP Jerome Laxale has called for a reduction in fossil fuel tax concessions, following recent revelations about BHP's use of these concessions. The diesel fuel rebate, which costs the Australian government around $6 billion annually, is a key target…

Adam Sandler's 2002 film Mr Deeds is a romantic comedy that has flown under the radar despite its charm. Sandler plays the title character, a small-town man who inherits $40 billion from a distant relative. The movie follows his journey…

Czech police have released Russian Bishop Hilarion after a 'white powder' was found in his car. Bishop Hilarion heads the Orthodox congregation in Karlovy Vary, a spa town in western Czech Republic. He was detained on Tuesday after the substance…