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UK bans Palestine Action under terrorism legislation

The UK government has officially outlawed Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, sparking fierce debate over protest rights and jury independence. Activists vow to continue demonstrations despite the ban.

Off-Duty Cop Mistakes Armed Robber for Prankster

An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer faced a nightmare scenario when he bravely intervened in an armed robbery at a London convenience store, only to be violently attacked after initially believing the incident was an elaborate prank for a TV show.

US Braces for Protests as Trump Jury Deliberates

Major US cities including New York, Washington, and Minneapolis are deploying National Guard troops and erecting security barriers ahead of potential widespread unrest linked to the imminent verdict in Donald Trump's criminal trial.

Chris Pratt & Katy Perry Called for Jury Duty

Hollywood A-listers Chris Pratt and Katy Perry have been called for jury service in a high-stakes trial, forcing a pause in their entertainment schedules. The Independent reports on the celebrity legal summons.

Sheffield Cult Leader's Sex Offence Trial Collapses

The high-profile trial of former Nine O'Clock Service priest Christopher Brain, accused of historical sex offences against young women in his Sheffield-based Christian group, has been abruptly halted after the jury was discharged.

Judge Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A Florida judge denies the release of grand jury transcripts from the 2006 Jeffrey Epstein probe, shielding key witness testimonies and reigniting debates over judicial transparency in a case mired in scandal.

Reeves Launches Major Overhaul of UK Property Tax System

Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches a comprehensive review of the UK's property tax system, targeting council tax and stamp duty in a bid to create a fairer, more efficient model for homeowners and the Treasury.

Reeves' Stamp Duty Axe: Property Revolution or Chaos?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to overhaul Britain's property tax system, axing stamp duty in a bold budget move. This analysis delves into the potential winners, losers, and the ticking time bomb of council tax reform.

Reeyes Plans Stamp Duty Shake-Up to Boost Property Market

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a major overhaul of stamp duty, with proposals to shift the tax burden from buyers to sellers in a bid to revitalise Britain's stagnant housing market and help first-time buyers.

Reeves Scraps Stamp Duty Overhaul for Overseas Buyers

In a dramatic U-turn, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped the previous government's controversial stamp duty relief for non-UK residents, marking a significant shift in housing policy and sparking debate across the property industry.

Labour councillor slams jury in protest case

Labour councillor Ricky Jones has sparked outrage after suggesting a jury was 'overwhelmed' and 'not thinking' during a trial involving anti-government protesters. Jones, who was present at the demonstration, made the remarks in a heated social media post

Met Police faces jury diversity scandal

The Metropolitan Police is under fire for allegedly excluding certain demographics from jury service in London, raising serious questions about fairness in the justice system.

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