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Mother says new custodial sentences for daughter's rapists 'better' but still 'not enough'

Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences but have since been handed a four year detention.

Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax

But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match

The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day

The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal

Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.

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