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AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?
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No 10 clarifies that Andy Burnham not siding with Manchester City over finance scandal – UK politics live
A spokesperson said ‘those responsible should face the appropriate consequences’ if there is wrongdoing Just as a reminder of why prisoners are being released early, here is an explainer by Jamie Grierson which sets out how the scheme works, why it was introduced and the changes made by Burnham’s government: Jamie writes: The Labour government says it inherited a prison system on the brink of collapse, with fewer than 100 spaces left in the summer of 2024. No 10 says a lack of investment in the prison estate, with just 500 net places added over a decade, has led to a situation where adult male prisons are now at 98% capacity. It says the steps are necessary while it builds capacity . Continue reading...

Burnham's Man City comments 'completely out of touch', Tories say
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

Lib Dem MPs criticise Davey over pension triple lock response
Sir Ed questioned the PM's plans to change the triple lock, telling the BBC removing it "would put more pensioners into poverty".

Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme
Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

Why is the UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migration deal being scrapped?
Agreement expected to end on Thursday after running for 423 days, during which it has been beset by problems UK politics live – latest updates The UK government’s “one in, one out” deal with France, which was supposed to help deter small boat arrivals, is expected to expire on Thursday, government sources have said. Continue reading...