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Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.

Commons Speaker Faces Prosecution Over China Spying Case

House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confronts legal action over his handling of a case involving three men charged with spying for China, raising serious questions about parliamentary security and foreign interference.

Prince Andrew Faces Potential Private Prosecution

The Duke of York could confront a dramatic private prosecution as Virginia Giuffre's legal team prepares unprecedented action following the collapsed civil case, raising new legal challenges for the royal.

UK tourists face legal action after Tenerife incidents

The Crown Prosecution Service is pursuing cases against multiple UK tourists following serious incidents during their holidays in Tenerife, with charges ranging from assault to criminal damage across popular resorts.

No prosecution for wife in assisted dying case

A British woman will not face criminal charges after travelling with her terminally ill husband to a Swiss assisted dying clinic, in a landmark decision that reignites the debate over UK end-of-life laws.

UK Govt Secret China Meetings During CPS Prosecutions

Exclusive investigation reveals Conservative ministers held undisclosed meetings with Chinese officials while CPS was prosecuting individuals for political activities, raising serious questions about government transparency.

Speaker's Fury Over Collapsed China Spy Case

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unleashes unprecedented anger as sensitive China spying prosecution collapses, raising national security concerns and ministerial accountability questions.

Alabama Solution: Documentary exposes abortion crackdown

A groundbreaking investigation reveals how Alabama authorities are using pregnancy-termination data to prosecute women, sparking urgent debates about reproductive rights and digital privacy in post-Roe America.

Texas man faces federal charges for Pride event threats

A Texas man has been arrested on federal charges after authorities say he threatened to 'shoot up' a local Pride celebration, with court documents revealing disturbing online communications targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

NY AG Letitia James Faces Criminal Charges

New York Attorney General Letitia James, known for high-profile cases against Donald Trump, now faces criminal charges herself in a stunning legal reversal that has sent shockwaves through US politics.

Baltimore crime rates drop under new prosecutor

Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.

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