MP calls for harsher sentence for Southport killer // The MP for Southport, where Axel Rudakubana murdered three young girls, has demanded a review of the killer's minimum 52-year jail sentence, arguing it is "not severe enough".
Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes // Plans to abolish non-dom status will be amended to allow a more generous phase out of tax benefits, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced.
MP abuse worse than Jo Cox era, says sister Leadbeater // Kim Leadbeater, the sister of murdered MP Jo Cox, has said MPs now face more severe abuse than when her sister was killed.
Trump names Gibson, Stallone and Voight Hollywood ambassadors // US President- Donald Trump has appointed three film stars to be special ambassadors tasked with promoting business opportunities in Hollywood.
Football fans to form 'Bantam of the Opera' choir // A group of Bradford City fans will go from singing on the terraces to performing as a choir for a BBC programme called "Bantam of the Opera".
A new Traitors series and Jade opens up about Harry Styles date: This week's big releases // Worried about what's going to fill the gap once The Traitors ends today? Fear not - the US version drops on Friday, with an all-star cast descending on the Scottish Highlands.
'Forget Misfits - we should be talking about superstar Scotney' // I find it so disappointing that more people know about the influencer boxing Misfits show from last weekend than a unified world champion from Britain defending her belts against another unbeaten fighter on Saturday.
Hewett and Reid win sixth straight Melbourne title // Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won a sixth successive Australian Open wheelchair doubles title while Andy Lapthorne triumphed in the quad doubles final.
'The fans love Garnacho' - but has he said farewell to Old Trafford? // Manchester United moved to within touching distance of a place in the Europa League last 16 but doubt persists over whether Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford will still be around to help them in the knockout phase of the competition.
Storms: What are my rights if my home, car or work is affected? // Storms and wintry weather often cause extensive damage homes and businesses. Insurance cover and compensation can vary significantly depending on the impact and individual policy details.
Trump told not to put massive tariffs on UK // The government is set to make the case to Donald Trump's new administration that there is no need for huge tariffs on UK exports to the US, the business secretary has said.
Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and shut cafés // Sainsbury's has announced it will cut 3,000 jobs as it shuts down its remaining cafés and closes its patisserie and pizza counters.
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