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Police retain DNA from thousands of children

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

Some 120,000 gene samples taken in two years, as police forces argue they are acting within the law Continue reading →

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UK Uncut loses legal challenge over Goldman Sachs tax deal with HMRC

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

Judge rules deal was not unlawful but criticises former tax boss for taking into account potential embarrassment to Osborne Continue reading →

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Blur drummer who trained as solicitor attacks government’s legal aid plans

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

David Rowntree criticises proposals after it emerges Eddie Stobart haulage firm is to bid for contract Continue reading →

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Unpaid interns: 100 firms being investigated by HMRC

Posted on April 18, 2013 by admin

Inquiry launched after campaigners hand minister list of firms that may be breaking the law through use of unpaid interns Continue reading →

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Wealthy defendants to be denied legal aid in fresh cuts

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

Defendants with high disposable incomes will no longer qualify as legal aid bill trimmed and competitive tendering introduced Continue reading →

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New migrants will have to wait a year for legal aid

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

Justice secretary to announce plans aimed at targeting illegal immigrants, failed asylum seekers and those on tourist visas Continue reading →

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Government’s new housing policy ‘can help wealthy buy second homes’

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

Help to Buy scheme unveiled in George Osborne’s budget is condemned as ‘spare home subsidy’ by critics Continue reading →

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NewBuy mortgage scheme for first-time buyers to expand to ‘second-steppers’

Posted on March 13, 2013 by admin

Government planning to extend mortgage offer to help those buying their second homes as bottleneck grips housing market Continue reading →

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Planning minister ‘nervous’ about impact of east European immigration

Posted on February 13, 2013 by admin

Nick Boles says arrivals from Romania and Bulgaria will put pressure on Britain’s housing and public services Continue reading →

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Bar on migrant workers ‘leads them to stay longer in UK and bring families’

Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin

International Agency for Source Country Information says preventing Romanians and Bulgarians from working forces them into black market and leads them to stay longer Continue reading →

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