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Disgraced funeral boss who failed to bury bodies jailed for 20 years
Disgraced funeral boss who failed to bury bodies jailed for 20 years

Robert Bush also failed to cremate people and gave bereaved relatives the ashes of strangers. [...]

No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families
No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families

Families give their reaction to the 20-year sentence handed to Robert Bush. [...]

Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon
Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon

Axel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025. [...]

Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge
Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge

Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead. [...]

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail. [...]

England and Wales on course for driest July on record
England and Wales on course for driest July on record

Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago. [...]

Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
Budget to be held in October, Healey announces

The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain. [...]

Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m

Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points. [...]

Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'
Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'

Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month. [...]

Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'

Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable. [...]