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China ‘enemy’ reference removed from key witness statement for collapsed spy trial | Politics News

China ‘enemy’ reference removed from key witness statement for collapsed spy trial | Politics News

A reference to China being an “enemy” of the UK was removed from key evidence for a collapsed spy trial in 2023 as it “did not reflect government policy” under the Conservatives at the time, according to the national security adviser. In the letter published by parliament’s Joint Committee on National Security Strategy earlier on…

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High school football: Friday’s scores

High school football: Friday’s scores

FRIDAY’S RESULTS CITY SECTION Central League Bernstein 28, Roybal 20 Contreras 55, Mendez 17 Hollywood 48, Belmont 0 Coliseum League Dorsey 37, Washington 12 Crenshaw 6, King/Drew 2 Eastern League Garfield 37, L.A. Roosevelt 30 Exposition League Santee 61, Angelou 0 Marine League Carson 50, Narbonne 0 San Pedro 49, Gardena 14 Metro League Hawkins…

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Cutting cash ISA allowance could backfire – and make mortgages more expensive, MPs warn | Money News

Cutting cash ISA allowance could backfire – and make mortgages more expensive, MPs warn | Money News

Cutting the annual allowance for cash ISAs could backfire in multiple ways, an influential group of MPs has warned the government. For months, speculation has been growing that the chancellor may slash the yearly limit for tax-free savings – potentially from Β£20,000 to Β£10,000. The government is hoping to encourage savers to invest in stocks…

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Scottish government ‘utterly irresponsible’ over bottle return scheme, former UK minister tells court | UK News

Scottish government ‘utterly irresponsible’ over bottle return scheme, former UK minister tells court | UK News

The Scottish government was “utterly irresponsible” in the way it attempted to implement its bottle return scheme, a former UK government minister has claimed. Giving evidence at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Friday, former Scottish secretary Lord Alister Jack said the Scottish government had withheld “commercial information” from businesses about a risk the…

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