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What If We Got Rid Of Prisons?
It's getting harder and harder to argue that the prison system is working. So why haven't we changed it?
NHS ‘nothing special’ during the pandemic, right-wing think tank argues
A study by the Institute of Economic Affairs says the idea that the NHS performed admirably over the past year is a “myth”.
Lobster exporter forced to close after 60 years – 1 month after Brexit
"Every time you send out transport with lobster, it is like playing Russian roulette with five bullets in your gun.”
“Nothing changes”: Rupert Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks held 7 meetings in 7 weeks with Govt ministers
Two meetings with Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak were recorded, along with rendezvous with Gove, Patel and Rees-Mogg.
Covid: ‘Much slower’ reduction of cases in poorer areas as care workers using leave to avoid losing income
“Low-paid staff shouldn’t be losing money they can ill afford when they’re poorly or stopping home to avoid spreading the virus. The system isn’t working. "
Government yet to sign a single quarantine contract with hotel firms
The new policy aimed at stemming the spread of new Covid-19 variants is set to come in next week.
‘Screwed up’ – Elton John and Ronan Keating slam Brexit deal agreed for British musicians
“The situation we’re currently in is ridiculous. Music is one of Britain’s greatest cultural exports. It’s a £5.8bn industry that got left out of the Brexit trade negotiations when others weren’t.”
Teen terrorist – who led neo-Nazi cell from grandmother’s house – walks free from court
He had collected a significant amount of far-right material. It included bomb-making instructions, ingredients for napalm, how to make Molotov cocktails, build an AK47 assault rifle, and engage in knife combat.
People turned back at border with Northern Ireland as checkpoints begin to operate
People living in Northern Ireland who cross the Irish border without a reasonable excuse face a 100 euro fine.