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Victims' pension: 'Through no fault of their own' to be guiding principle
A minister says payment eligibility will abide by the "suffered through no fault of their own" principle.
The lap dancers who joined a union
Lap dancers who fear their jobs are under threat have joined a union in a Scottish first.
Sir Paul McCartney to write It's A Wonderful Life musical
The former Beatle is working on a stage adaptation of Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life.
London Bridge station makes 2019 Riba Stirling Prize shortlist
Six buildings have been selected for the shortlist of this year's prestigious Riba Stirling award.
Johnson and Hunt told no-deal Brexit 'threat to research'
The Royal Society tells the Tory leadership candidates the UK collaborates more with the EU than the US.
Dangerous dogs law 'not fit for purpose', say MSPs
New laws were introduced in 2010 but attacks by dogs are still "unacceptably high", MSPs hear.
Skin cancer risk 'not just from holiday sun'
Cancer Research warns people in the UK to protect their skin at home and not only when they are away.
Action needed against 'rogue' homes for teenagers, says minister
The children's minister says he wants to eliminate the "rogue element" of some youth accommodation.
New emergency services attack law 'not a deterrent'
People who attack emergency services are not getting harsh sentences despite a new law, an MP says.
Should I offset my summer holiday flights?
As more of us worry about our carbon emissions, how can you offset your air travel?

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