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Fifty senior police leaders have written to Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham urging him to intervene and stop the scheduled early release of the two men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper. Burnham says he is confident he can prevent the release and is preparing measures to keep the offenders in custody.
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A series of heat warnings and a nationwide drought are putting London's green spaces at risk, officials warn. Experts say the extreme weather also threatens public health, the food chain and urban infrastructure.
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham began a national tour to gather public input on tackling the UK’s cost‑of‑living crisis and signalled a possible move to block early release for those convicted of murdering emergency‑service personnel. The initiative comes as the Labour government faces mounting pressure over household inflation and public safety policy.
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The Conservative Party in the United Kingdom has announced plans to prohibit foreign nationals from accessing social housing, a move sparking considerable debate. This proposal is a key part of the government's broader strategy to address immigration and housing concerns.
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A sudden electricity failure at a signalling centre in Manchester has halted or delayed services across the north‑west, the Midlands and parts of London. Network Rail warned commuters of major disruption during the evening rush hour.