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CRIME & SAFETY

Knife crime crackdown extended to 230 areas in England and Wales

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said targeted policing had already cut knife robberies by nearly a quarter in seven police forces.

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Knife crime crackdown extended to 230 areas in England and Wales
ECONOMY

New rules pave the way for businesses to adopt digital proof of age for alcohol sales

Licensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.

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HEALTH

Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2026

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales

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