National News
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First subjects for new V-level qualification revealedStudents in England will be able to take a new qualification known as V-levels from 2027, under major reforms designed to give teenagers more flexibility in how they study after GCSEs.
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Rethink plans for jury trials, thousands of lawyers tell StarmerMore than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.
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Taxpayers could fund funeral for Soham murderer Ian HuntleyTaxpayers could pay towards the costs of Ian Huntley's cremation or funeral, unless his family makes alternative arrangements.
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Government announces new definition of anti-Muslim hostilityThe government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.
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RAF jets shoot down drones heading towards Jordan and BahrainTwo drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
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Nine arrested over disorder after Rangers v Celtic match - with number expected to rise 'significantly'Nine people have been arrested after clashes between fans broke out when Celtic knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
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The Royal Family knows the world is watching - but it can't control the Epstein scandalAt a time when there is so much attention around the Royal Family, this was going to be a significant day.
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Gerry Adams 'directly responsible' for bomb decisions, High Court toldGerry Adams was "directly responsible for and complicit" in the decisions made by the Provisional IRA to detonate bombs on the British mainland, the High Court has heard.


