How UK could adopt US-style murder offences under new plans

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Rare treasures from a 2000-year-old Scottish warrior burial unveiled

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Shabana Mahmood’s immigration and asylum bill to go before MPs next week

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Burnham issued warning over tax rises should he become prime minister