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Month: May 2025
Government borrowing higher than expected in April
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax income – was £20.2bn, up £1bn from April last year.
Low chance of tornado, with rain over bank holiday weekend
Forecasters say the chance of a tornado on Wednesday is extremely low and a warning has not been issued.
Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals
The landmark sentencing review calls for fewer custodial sentences and earlier prison releases.
Tommy Robinson charged with harassment
He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 5 June, the Crown Prosecution Service says.
Member of hip-hop group Kneecap charged with terror offence
Liam Ó hAnnaidh, 27, has been charged after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, the Met Police says.
UK to sign Chagos deal with Mauritius
The US and UK will maintain a key military base on the island for 99 years, under the multi-billion pound deal.
Bills push inflation to highest in more than a year
Prices have risen faster than expected – raising questions about how many interest rate cuts there will be this year
Sensitive data stolen in West Lothian cyber attack
The council’s education IT network was hit by a suspected ransomware attack two weeks ago.
Drug gang trio jailed for killing woman in car attack
A drug dealer and his two accomplices were sentenced to 11 years for killing 27-year-old Amy Rose Wilson in a car chase.
