3 h. ago Up to 43,000 criminals a year set to avoid jail under Labour's soft

A new sentencing review already been accepted 'in principle' by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood could see tens of thousands of offenders avoid jail each year, official data shows.

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5 h. ago Towels will be soft and fluffy again with two ingredients added to wash

If your towels are like cardboard it might be because you're washing them wrong. A home expert has shared a simple hack to restore them to their former glory

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6 h. ago Oodie knocks 73% off 'unbelievably soft' outdoor jackets perfect for dog walking

'Sometimes, all you need for a quick walk is comfort, and this outdoor Oodie offered just that, whilst keeping me dry in the process'

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6 h. ago Doctor reveals 'often overlooked' body part that you MUST clean everyday, or risk serious health issue

While you might think you're already squeaky clean, a leading doctor has warned that forgetting to wash this easily forgotten spot could lead to major infections.

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7 h. ago Wealthy businesswoman who was 'infatuated' with her burglar boyfriend is jailed for insurance fraud after he masterminded £350,000 raid on her home

Emma O'Shea was regarded as a 'soft target' by Dean Ryan, who hired an associate to break into her Portsmouth home and make off with 'high value' diamond jewellery and envelopes of cash.

Economics

10 h. ago 'Very wealthy' businesswoman who was 'infatuated' with her burglar boyfriend is jailed for insurance fraud after he masterminded £350,000 raid on her home

Emma O'Shea was regarded as a 'soft target' by Dean Ryan, who hired an associate to break into her Portsmouth home and make off with 'high value' diamond jewellery and envelopes of cash.

Economics

10 h. ago Potatoes stay fresh for five months if stored in certain place in your home

Potatoes are a versatile ingredient, but keeping them fresh can be a challenge. However, there's a certain place in your home where they can stay fresh for up to five months

Politics

16 h. ago From the day Britain left the EU, this reset was inevitable. What a pointless waste of time, money and effort | Simon Jenkins

Keir Starmer is not blameless when it comes to Brexit, but he is moving in the right direction. Even the Tories attacking him know thatFor the Tories to attack Keir Starmer’s first step towards a Brexit reset is monumental hypocrisy. Their Brexit led to £4.7bn being spent on implementing post-EU border arrangements, according to the National Audit Office, including a vastly expensive “take back control” border post at Sevington in Kent. No other country in the world can have erected such ludicrous barriers against its biggest trading partners. All are now wasted. At least the nonsense can stop. Memorial plaques to Boris Johnson should be pinned to their gates and passersby invited to sign a 50-page customs form in his memory.Meanwhile, Starmer should hang his own head in shame. He was Jeremy Corbyn’s Brexit henchman back in 2019, when Labour voted down Theresa May’s bid to negotiate a soft Brexit deal that would certainly have gone beyond what was signed this week. It was Starmer wh...

Politics

20 h. ago From 'taking back our streets' to early release for killers and sex offenders

The sentencing review commissioned by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood contains a raft of soft-justice measures designed to cut the number of criminals in our prisons.

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20 h. ago Labour set to free killers and rapists earlier under new soft

The Government's sentencing review was last night savaged by victims and senior police officers, while the Tories dubbed it a 'recipe for a crimewave'.

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23 h. ago Best pillows 2025, tried and tested for every type of sleeper

Whether firm or soft, cooling or super thick, the right pillows will help you sleep soundly

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30 h. ago Taurine: The energy drink ingredient being linked to blood cancer

Once derived from bull sperm, now made in labs, what is the ingredient inside our energy drinks?

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31 h. ago Paul Hollywood's 'ultimate' sausage roll recipe includes 'strange' ingredient

The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has shared his recipe for the "ultimate" sausage roll, which includes an unconventional ingredient that pairs perfectly with the sausage meat

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32 h. ago Killer mum's three chilling words after suffocating baby boy and burning body

Keri Mazzuca, 52, has been captured on newly released footage confessing to the harrowing murder of a child, who was found wrapped in a towel and burned back in 1997

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40 h. ago Chef says soup tastes so much better when 69p kitchen staple is added

A chef has shared the secret ingredient to make any soup taste so much better, and it doesn't cost any extra money - in fact, it's probably sitting in your kitchen cupboard

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43 h. ago Mary Berry's one ingredient swap to make Yorkshire puddings rise taller

The Great British Bake Off legend Mary Berry has revealed the one ingredient change she makes to her Yorkshire pudding batters to ensure they rise tall in the oven

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49 h. ago Dunelm's £39 rug in 5 colours 'opens up a room' and 'doesn't collect dust'

"Fantastic, soft, luxurious rug. Looks and feels beautiful. So glad I purchased it. Does not attract dust easy as I thought it might. East to clean also"

Economics

51 h. ago Masseur jailed after offering woman 'surprise' at the end of her massage

The 40-year-old victim had treated herself to a massage to celebrate a milestone birthday and was lying on the table with the towel wrapped around her when the assault happened

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53 h. ago Top chef's chocolate cake recipe uses a popular drink to make it 'incredibly moist'

James Martin's chocolate cake recipe has a secret ingredient that makes it incredibly moist and impossible to have just one slice - as long as you're willing to share it with the family

Politics

53 h. ago Cop in ‘pain and discomfort’ after being assaulted with an Andrex loo roll

PC Alex Camenzuli was left with a reddened face after being whacked with bog paper known for being 'soft, strong and very, very long', according to its advertising blurb

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