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Police Knew DNA Wasn't His Years Before Release: Shocking Details of Andrew Malkinson's Injustice

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Summary: New details emerge about the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson , who spent years in prison for rape. Police and prosecutors were aware of potential DNA evidence that could have exonerated Malkinson, but took no action. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) declined to pursue an appeal based on the DNA evidence . Failure to thoroughly investigate inconsistent evidence raises concerns about the criminal justice system 's approach to miscarriages of justice. Calls for reform and better leadership within the CCRC in addressing wrongful conviction s. Ongoing investigation and broader implications for the p...

Nigel Farage Calls for Major Change in British Banking System

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Summary: Nigel Farage plans to launch a non-political website addressing issues in the British banking system . The platform aims to unite BD-banked individuals who have faced adverse actions by banks. Farage will collect details of affected individuals and educate them on filing subject access requests . The initiative seeks to form a powerful lobby to influence legislative changes in the banking sector. Nigel Farage 's passionate call highlights the need for cultural and legislative changes in British banking. ...

Vital DNA Evidence in Andrew Malkinson Case: A 20-Year Struggle for Freedom

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Summary: Andrew Malkinson , who spent 17 years in prison, has been released after 20 years of legal battle s. Vital DNA evidence has emerged in 2007 kidnapping case, potentially exonerating Malkinson. The prolonged legal proceedings underscore the urgency of criminal justice reform . After nearly two decades, Andrew Malki...

Should EU nationals be able to vote in Britain? | Nigel Farage clashes with Sir Vince Cable

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Should EU nationals be able to vote in Britain? | Nigel Farage clashes with Sir Vince Cable And joined by Sir Vince Cable, former leader of that party. Vince, for decades your party has argued for proportionality in our voting system, and it's something that I agree with entirely. Where do you stand on the idea that 16-year-olds should be able to vote? Yeah, of course they should vote. Really? I'm not strongly in favour of it. We've argued it for many years, got nothing to do with tactical calculations about how many of them would vote for us. I think what we discovered in Scotland, actually, that their voting patterns weren't greatly different from older people. But the reason why it's right, I mean, it's not merely that, you know, we want young people to be politically engaged, but that when we're becoming older as a society, there's a much heavier we...

Nana Akua Reacts to Immigration Lawyers Scam: 'This is just the tip of the iceberg!'

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Summary: Nana Akua reacts strongly to the immigration lawyers scam, highlighting the vested interests causing misery for genuine migrants. The Daily Mail's undercover investigation exposes lawyers providing fabricated stories to secure refugee status. Concerns raised over the lenient punishments for lawyers involved in the scam. Nana Akua urges for stricter measures and accountability within the immigration legal profession. Nana Akua, a prominent advocate for immigration ...

Steep Rise in Buy-to-Let Mortgages Going Into Arrears Sparks Concerns for Renters

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Summary: Buy-to-let mortgages entering arrears witness a significant increase, raising concerns for renters and the overall housing market . Rental costs are projected to rise in the coming months, further burdening tenants who already allocate a substantial portion of their earnings toward housing. Insufficient housing supply amid escalating demand emphasizes the urgency of addressing the housing crisis and promoting affordable solutions. The state of the housing market is compounded by decades of inadequate investment in social housing , leading to a deteriorating situation for renters and the homeless. Government interventi...

Sheffield city council behaved dishonestly in street tree controversy | 5 News

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Sheffield city council behaved dishonestly in street tree controversy | 5 News Now, we're going to talk about trees on the program for you, because some of you might remember there were angry protests when thousands of them were cut down. This was across Sheffield about six or seven years ago. Well, now an inquiry has found that the council responsible didn't do the right thing, saying they behaved dishonestly and destroyed public trust. Well, one of those who gave evidence that that inquiry was at Chris Rust from the Sheffield Tree Action Group. He joins us now. Good evening to you, Chris. Thanks so much for being with us tonight. And, you know, essentially, this inquiry concluded. Essentially, what you've been saying all along. Yes, it was a great endorsement. We, you know, we've been living in a world where people have told us we're idiots, people have told us...

Renters More Vulnerable to Interest Rate Rises than Mortgage Holders, New Data Analysis Reveals

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Summary: New data analysis by Sky News reveals that renters are more vulnerable to interest rate rises than mortgage holders in the UK. Renters now represent the largest home occupancy group at 37 per cent, while mortgage holders account for only 30 per cent. The cost of buying homes has made renting more attractive, leading to a significant increase in the number of renters. Renters spend about 33 per cent of their income on housing costs, making them more susceptible to increasing expenses compared to homeowners. Legislation and protection for renters have not kept pace with the shift in home occupancy, leaving renters exposed to...