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Jia Xin Teo, a 22-year-old Malaysian student, was convicted of murdering her newborn baby after concealing her pregnancy. The baby was discovered in a suitcase, having been placed in a cereal box shortly after birth on March 4. Teo was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in prison.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent budget has sparked controversy after raising employer national insurance contributions, contradicting Labour's election pledge not to increase taxes on working people. Critics argue this move will ultimately reduce workers' wages, undermining public trust in the government.
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Lidl is set to kick off its first Christmas truck tour across nine UK cities from November 14 to December 1. The tour will feature giveaways, festive food, and pop-up events, coinciding with the retailer's expansion plans, including the opening of 10 new stores before Christmas.
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The UK government has announced new proposals to hold tech executives accountable for online sales of illegal weapons, aiming to combat knife crime. The measures include fines for non-compliance and a commitment to ban certain weapons, following advocacy from victims' families. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce knife crime by half over the next decade.