Labour measures to alleviate the prison overcrowding situation may see the release of up to 40,000 convicted offenders who have served less than half of their terms in prison. To clear up space and keep jails from running out of room within weeks, lags might be released on licence after serving 40% of their sentences.Continue reading “Up To 40,000 Convicts Could Be Freed”
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A £1.5 Billion Redevelopment Of London’s Liverpool Street Station Is ‘Grossly Disproportionate’, Historic England Says
Proposals to redevelop Liverpool Street Station will be rejected in the ‘strongest possible terms’ by Historic England, the esteemed heritage body said. The controversial £1.5 billion plan would see the construction of a huge new high-rise edifice and the partial demolition of the station, which is grade II listed. It would also involve rebuilding theContinue reading “A £1.5 Billion Redevelopment Of London’s Liverpool Street Station Is ‘Grossly Disproportionate’, Historic England Says “
A Family Of Eight Forced To Live In A One-Bed Council Flat
A family of eight, including seven children all under the age of 16, have been forced to live in a cramped one-bed council flat. Cheryl Shaw and her six children have been living in the mould and damp-ridden property in Oldham, Greater Manchester, since last year. The property was originally given to her when sheContinue reading “A Family Of Eight Forced To Live In A One-Bed Council Flat”
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