Prison education cuts driving drug use, self-harm and violence, says watchdog – The Guardian

Posted July 7th, 2026 in news by sally

‘“Brutal” cuts to prison education and training by Labour ministers are leading to an increase in drug use, self-harm and violence, a watchdog’s withering final annual report has said.’

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The Guardian, 7th July2026

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‘Evil’ arsonist who murdered a pensioner by setting a wheelie bin on fire jailed for life – The Independent

Posted July 7th, 2026 in news by sally

‘An arsonist described as “evil” has been handed a life sentence for the murder of an 82-year-old pensioner, whose home was engulfed in flames after a wheelie bin was deliberately set alight.’

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The Independent, 6th July 2026

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UK employment tax ruling impacts LLPs – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 7th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A recent ruling by the UK’s highest court could lead to an increase in employment-related tax costs for limited liability partnerships (LLPs), experts have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th July 2026

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Barrister disbarred for multiple motoring offences – Legal Futures

Posted July 7th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A barrister convicted of drink driving before the pandemic and twice convicted of driving while disqualified five years later has been disbarred.’

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Legal Futures, 7th July 2026

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk