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State Pension retirement age set to rise next year for people born in these years
The planned change to the official age of retirement has been in legislation since 2014 and will be implemented in the 2040s
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How one man’s life is reshaping criminological thinking
The University of Manchester’s Department of Criminology will officially launch Bringing Criminological Theory to Life next week, a powerful new book set to redefine how criminology is taught and understood. The book offers a fresh take on academic theory, told through the compelling story of Will...
Strict new rule to be introduced at all UK shops and supermarkets
Convenience stores and supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons and Asda will be impacted by the ban
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Great British Bake Off 2025 fans ask 'how' after 'comeback of the decade'
Viewers were impressed as one baker managed to save their bake as it collapsed in front of them
Great British Bake Off 2025 fans call out 'big mistake' amid judges decision
Viewers were left feeling disappointed after one baker bid farewell to the competition
Tesco recalls popular ready meal over 'possible health risk'
People who have purchased the product are being warned not to eat it
Great British Bake Off 2025 fans in agreement over 'harsh' decision
Viewers shared the same thought as they branded the first technical of the 2025 series as cruel
Trump issues four-word response after being asked how he 'found out he was dead' on social media
Social media posts about the president's health speculated he may have died
Great British Bake Off fans make same comment as they spot mistake moments into first episode
As 12 new bakers entered the tent, viewers were quick to ask the same question
Jury comes to decision in 'tragic case' of man accused of 85-year-old wife's murder
The couple had been together for over 60 years
Couple who tragically fell to death from beauty spot cliff are named
The couple were the first of four people to fall from the cliffs over five days
Nurse in 'utter disbelief' at internal injuries of patient 'murdered on hospital ward'
A post-mortem examination concluded pensioner Valerie Kneale died because of her stroke but due to a "forcible sexual assault"
Olivia Attwood's Bad Boyfriends series two cast revealed including Manchester couple
Eight couples will put their relationships to the test as they sign up for Olivia Attwood's Bad Boyfriends series two
EastEnders fans fear soap legend killed in shooting cliffhanger as Kat and Zoe Slater 'too obvious'
A gun went off following a fight between Jack Branning and Ravi Gulati
The 'one in 30 million' delivery from Scotland to Bolton Market
He was named Pumpkin - and is now in quarantine
Jason Manford issues candid update on health 'nightmare' after hospital collapse
The comedian underwent surgery in August after suddenly falling ill before his tour was due to start
Emmerdale fans 'rumble' who finds Mackenzie Boyd after John Sugden's horror twist
Viewers have figured out the one villager who may uncover where Mackenzie is
Dame Prue Leith returns to Great British Bake Off 2025 after 'absence'
The 85-year-old star has returned to the Bake Off tent after viewers worried she had left the show for good
Update issued on grooming gangs inquiry as ministers face criticism over 'lack of progress'
Sir Keir Starmer committed to a fresh national inquiry in June
The Great British Bake Off 2025 line-up in full as 12 new bakers enter the tent
The hit Channel show is back as 12 bakers battle it out to become the ultimate Star Baker