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Nearly 2,000 prison cells are currently empty because of fire risk, a new investigation into Britain’s prison crisis has revealed.Fire safety work underway in sites across the UK has forced the authorities to decommission cells and move offenders.Regulators have highlighted some 1,800 cells as part of the programme to install necessary automatic fire detection (AFD) systems in all cells by 2027.Despite the work, nearly 20,000 prison cells still need upgrades to meet the goal, according to the Telegraph’s investigation.Prison overcrowding has forced Andy Burnham into one of his most bitter rows since becoming Prime Minister.Mr Burnham ordered his Justice Secretary…

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the surprise university plans for James, Earl of Wessex on A-Level results day.Having achieved the grades he needed, the Earl of Wessex will be going to the Royal Agricultural University to study Rural Land & Property Management, GB News can confirm.The People’s Channel understands that James, 18, will head straight to the Cotswolds institution without taking a year out.James was among the thousands of young people collecting their A-Level results across the country today, marking the end of an era for the Royal Family.All eight grandchildren of the late Queen Elizabeth II have now officially finished…

The number of savings accounts generating more than £1,000 in annual interest has risen by 1,047 per cent since 2018, new research has found.Yorkshire Building Society’s analysis of CACI data projects that 5.3 million non‑ISA savings accounts will generate more than £1,000 in annual interest by January 2026, compared with just 462,000 eight years earlier.The surge has been linked to the personal savings allowance remaining unchanged since its introduction in 2016. As savings rates have increased while thresholds have stayed frozen, more savers have been brought into the scope of tax on their interest.Yorkshire Building Society found many affected people…

Ricky Gervais has shared his verdict on Halal slaughter after fellow comedy legend John Cleese challenged him over his outspoken stance on animal rights.The 65-year-old After Life creator has long been a vocal animal welfare campaigner and frequently uses his social media platform to condemn cruelty.The exchange began after an X account dedicated to clips of the comedian shared a photograph of Mr Gervais alongside a dog.The post quoted the comedian as saying: “Animals don’t have a voice. But I do. A loud one. I’m a f***ing big mouth.Ricky Gervais has weighed in on the debate surrounding Halal slaughter |…

Two popular Chinese car brands have secured a major milestone, just two years after launching in the UK, as drivers increasingly opt for new brands.Sister brands Omoda and Jaecoo have surpassed a combined 100,000 sales in the UK, with an impressive market share of almost 5.7 per cent.The milestone comes just two years after launching in the UK, with Omoda entering the market in August 2024, followed by Jaecoo in January 2025.As with other Chinese brands, both Omoda and Jaecoo have established a nationwide retail presence of almost 150 locations.The two brands are under the Chery umbrella, alongside Chery as…

A man has died in hospital four days after an explosion at a bungalow.The explosion, which happened at 09:45 BST on Sunday, destroyed the home in Cobb Hall Road in Newton Longville, a village near Milton Keynes.Thames Valley Police said a man in his 60s was taken to hospital where he was receiving treatment for his injuries but he has now died.Det Insp Philip Turner-Robson said: “This is a tragic development and our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.”He added: “Thames Valley Police is managing a coronial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the…

Messi was absent for Miami’s 2-1 loss to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday but made himself available to coach Guillermo Hoyos for the must-win game against Mexican side Leon. It is the first time Miami have been knocked out in the opening phase of the competition since the Leagues Cup was expanded in 2023 – the year Messi arrived and they lifted the trophy. Jorge was Messi’s agent since he was 14, watching him become one of the sport’s greatest ever players and at his side when he captained his country to World Cup glory in 2022. Argentina…

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Rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption across the north west of England as extreme heat affects train services during the latest summer heatwave.Operator Northern said fewer trains would operate on a number of routes, including some services to and from Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly.The Met office has issued a rare amber weather warning, external for extreme heat covering parts of England between 09:00 and 23:59 BST on Thursday, while temperatures in the north west of England expected to reach 33C.A Northern spokesperson urged passengers to check before they travel, carry water and allow extra time for…