Tag Archives: The Guardian

Police retain DNA from thousands of children

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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Wealthy defendants to be denied legal aid in fresh cuts

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

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

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

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

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Cabinet to examine ways of deterring Bulgarian and Romanian immigrants

Nick Clegg will chair committee looking at ways of discouraging EU immigrants without breaching discrimination laws Continue reading

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Liam Fox attacks PM’s ‘divisive’ gay marriage proposals

Former defence secretary tells constituents proposals are ‘divisive, ill thought through and constitutionally wrong’ Continue reading

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We’re in a mess over human rights. Prepare for mayhem

The commission on a bill of rights has ducked the big questions. With Ukip looming, we know how David Cameron will respond Continue reading

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Secret film shows how buyers of luxury London homes can avoid millions in tax

Oakmayne Properties filmed explaining to undercover ‘agent’ how house sale would escape stamp duty via offshore companies Continue reading

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Snooper’s charter is unworkable, Clegg tells May

Damning report on communications data bill brings calls for dramatic rethink from home secretary Continue reading

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GCSE grading row reaches high court

Alliance of schools, councils and pupils to argue Ofqual and exam boards acted illegally in changing English boundaries Continue reading

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