Man bought private jet with borrowed council money

Leaked documents show businessman went on a spending spree and left a council effectively bankrupt.

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Labour would force police recruit detectives from business

Labour says it would force police to hire people with relevant skills to tackle detective shortage.

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NEU teacher strikes end as members accept pay deal

The union's members in England vote to accept a 6.5% pay rise, so will not strike next term.

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Bibby Stockholm: Fire safety concerns over migrant barge

The Home Office was planning to send the first 50 asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm on Tuesday.

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London candidate beats Bristol mayor for MP seat

Party members select Damien Egan to be their candidate for a new parliamentary seat in Bristol.

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Nigel Farage launches website over de-banking 'scandal'

It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account.

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