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More ex-offenders getting jobs - but still battle stigma of employers who 'assume the worst'

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More ex-offenders getting jobs - but still battle stigma of employers who 'assume the worst'

Nearly a third of people leaving prison are being employed within six months of leaving custody, government statistics show.

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Stormzy banned from driving for nine months

Stormzy banned from driving for nine months

Luke Littler through to semi-final of World Darts Championship

Luke Littler through to semi-final of World Darts Championship

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New ice warnings issued ahead of three-day snow alert for large parts of UK

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Three-day snow warning for large parts of UK - as 'major incident' declared amid flooding

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Post Office targets £100m-plus fee hike from banking deal

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Hunt for driver after woman, 70, killed in hit-and-run on New Year's Eve

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Government to 'stop at nothing' against gangs as number of Channel migrants rises

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Most bus travel in England more expensive from today

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Starmer says 2025 will be a year for UK to 'rediscover great nation we are' with 'more cash in your pocket'

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West Ham striker Michail Antonio thankful for 'being alive' after leaving hospital

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Man and woman in their 70s found dead in seaside town

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Police officer charged with child sex offences

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Business, the economy and the pound in your pocket - what to expect from 2025

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'Charming to the end': Veteran radio star Johnnie Walker dies aged 79

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Private school parents facing higher fees from today as VAT policy kicks in

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Energy bills become more expensive

Energy bills to become more expensive from today

Energy bills to become more expensive from today

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UK braces for 'tricky' start to 2025 as wind and rain cancels New Year's Eve celebrations

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Fresh amber warning for rain into New Year's Day as severe weather hits UK celebrations - see areas affected

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Ambulance service says sorry to patients after 'critical incident' - as it warns new year drinkers

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How doulas are shaking off hippy stereotypes - in areas other than just birth

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How doulas are helping people through some of life's most significant challenges

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Stand-out names from New Year Honours list include Olympic athletes, actors and community heroes

More than £10m worth of jewellery and designer handbags stolen from house

More than £10m worth of jewellery and designer handbags stolen from house

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Tony Blair was warned not to open UK borders to east European migrants, files reveal

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Tony Blair opened UK borders to east European migrants despite misgivings

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Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Sadiq Khan knighted and Keely Hodgkinson among hundreds also honoured

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Father calls for industry changes after baby dies in sling during breastfeeding

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More people driving the wrong way down motorways - and blaming their sat navs

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Smoking a single cigarette could take 20 minutes off life expectancy

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UK braced for stormy start to 2025 - here are the warnings in your area

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