Murder arrest after boy, 12, dies

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the death of a 12-year-old boy who was stabbed in Hall Green, Birmingham, on Tuesday. The victim was found with serious injuries near Scribers Lane, shortly after 15:00 GMT. He was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries. West Midlands…

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Government borrowing hits highest December level for four years

Government borrowing rose more than expected in December, hitting the highest level for the month for four years, official figures show. Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax revenue – was £17.8bn last month, £10.1bn more than in December 2023, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Spending on public services, benefits, and debt…

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Tensions over when to make Southport attack details public

PA Media The Conservatives have called for the forthcoming public inquiry into the Southport murders to consider why the police, prosecutors and government did not make public more details about the killer last summer before his trial. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have both said the government could not have…

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