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The Independent's Brick by Brick campaign, in partnership with Refuge, aims to raise £300,000 to build safe homes for domestic abuse survivors. As of today, the campaign has surpassed its initial target, with significant donations from high-profile supporters, including Igor Tulchinsky and Sir Keir Starmer, highlighting the urgent need for safe spaces.
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Tim Martin, CEO of Wetherspoon's, has criticized proposals to limit pub licensing hours and replace pints with smaller schooners. He argues that such measures would push drinking to unregulated environments. Wetherspoon's reported a 73.5% profit increase, highlighting a shift in beverage preferences at pubs, with non-alcoholic drinks gaining popularity.
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Amazon Prime's new series, 'A Very Royal Scandal,' dramatizes Prince Andrew's infamous 2019 interview with Emily Maitlis. The show, featuring Ruth Wilson and Michael Sheen, delves into the bizarre explanations Andrew provided regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the fallout from the interview. All episodes are now available for streaming.
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In a speech at the Labour Party conference, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to introduce a Hillsborough Law by April 2025. This legislation aims to enforce a legal duty of candour on public authorities, ensuring transparency in investigations related to public disasters, including the Hillsborough tragedy and other injustices.
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Kieran Usher, 32, was sentenced to four years and four months for his role in the Sunderland riots on August 2. He pleaded guilty to riot charges, becoming the first in the UK to do so following the summer's violence, which involved attacks on police and significant property damage.