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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to bring in emergency legislation in order to stop the early release of hundreds of prisoners.Burnham announced last week that he was pausing the scheme, which would have seen about 700 prisoners freed in the first phase in September, following a backlash from survivors and victims.But the Conservatives say the government’s review will not stop offenders being released. The scheme was part of a bid to stop unprecedented overcrowding, which Labour says was caused by Conservative governments failing to build new prisons.A Labour spokesperson said: “It’s this government that…
First Test, Tarouba (day three of five)West Indies 311 (Hope 92; Ali 4-50) & 126-7 (Chanderpaul 35, Abbas 3-14)Pakistan 282 (Masood 109; Greaves 5-27)West Indies lead by 155 runsScorecardWest Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves took five wickets without conceding a run in an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.Greaves, who is playing in his 17th Test, claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul to help dismiss Pakistan for 282 in response to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.The 32-year-old Barbadian’s spell – five consecutive wicket maidens – was all the more remarkable given he had…
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The plans for technical education reform will build on local initiatives like the MBacc, or Greater Manchester Baccalaureate, which was announced in 2023 by the now prime minister when he was the city’s mayor.Launched there in September 2024, it has provided a framework for pupils to pick GCSE subjects in both academic and technical subjects which align with growing local industries, like green energy or digital.The government said it would be working with regional mayors, local leaders, schools, colleges and employers to deliver its plans nationally.Education Secretary Lucy Powell said the announcement “marks the start of a real shared effort…
“I was really struggling to get food down, and was stressing about things like getting a medley relay slot instead of thinking about getting a medal tonight.”My coach said to me I had nothing to lose but to just relax and enjoy it.”Alongside fellow Scots Ciara Schlosshan and Lucy Grieve – who finished fifth and sixth respectively – MacInnes did just that.Third at the turn, she overhauled South Africa’s Erin Gallagher as the noise grew louder to earn a spot on the second step of the podium. Australia’s Alex Perkins took gold.”Oh, God, I’m just starting to get my breath…
Oldham Athletic have signed teenage defender Zain Tahir on loan from Sheffield United for the 2026-27 season.Tahir will enjoy his first experience of the English Football League, having played four games on loan in the National League with Scunthorpe United last season.The 19-year-old has been part of the Blades’ Professional Development League squad for the past couple of years.”For a young player, it’s about finding the right environment to take that next step and we’re able to provide that place for him to continue his development,” Latics manager Micky Mellon told Oldham’s website., external
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