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A four-year-old girl who died in a house fire in Manchester has been named.Lesma-Rose Wibier was pulled from the blaze at the property on Gateshead Close, Rusholme, on Sunday afternoon, Greater Manchester Police said. She later died from her injuries in hospital. Image: The scene of the fire in Manchester. A 44-year-old woman, who police say knew the child, was arrested on suspicion of arson with the intent to endanger […]

Rachel Reeves has said the welfare system is "letting down taxpayers", while she again committed to reaching 2.5% in defence spending by 2027 due to the "enormity of the situation" facing European security.The chancellor told Sky's political editor Beth Rigby on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, out on Friday, that there needs to be "better value for money" for what people pay in taxes. Politics Live: PM issues warning over Putin […]

A woman has been charged in connection with wasting police time following an investigation into a report of a sex assault and robbery.Detectives launched a probe into claims a woman was attacked on a riverside footpath between Church Road and Jubilee Bridge in Nairn on 17 February. At the time, Police Scotland reported the woman was sexually assaulted by a man while a woman stole her purse.However, the force has […]

There's been angry reaction to new guidelines - described by some as "two-tier sentencing" - which recommend judges consider whether a criminal is from a ethnic, cultural or faith minority before issuing a punishment.The Sentencing Council, which sets out recommendations to courts in England and Wales, has issued fresh advice about how certain offenders should be processed. But its updated guidance, which is due to come into force from April, […]

The four nations of the UK are planning a joint bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup.A statement said: "The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will collectively submit an expression of interest to FIFA for the United Kingdom to host the Women's World Cup in 2035." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the planned bid had his government's "full support".He added: "Football is and […]

The 16-year-old boy shot dead in south London on Tuesday has been named as Lathaniel Burrell.The teenager was killed on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube station. Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee said: "This is a horrendous crime, which has shocked the local community and beyond. Our thoughts are with Lathaniel's family and friends at this devastating time."The Metropolitan Police is asking for the public's help in tracking down those responsible.Police […]

Searches for "money dysmorphia" have soared in the past year - climbing 136%. But what is it? Why are people concerned about it? And is there a chance you suffer from it? The term is used to describe a disconnect between someone's financial reality and their perception of how wealthy they are.Read more: Live updates from the Money blogThough it is not a medical diagnosis, those who experience it can develop […]

The celebrations for the 80th VE Day anniversary have been announced, as Britons have been urged to organise street parties to mark the occasion.Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, is celebrated on 8 May each year to mark the day the Allies formally accepted Germany's surrender in 1945. To kick off the landmark celebrations on 5 May, the Cenotaph will be draped in Union flags for the first […]

The largest theme park in Wales has closed with immediate effect, after nearly 40 years.Aspro Parks, which owns Oakwood Theme Park in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, said it reached the "difficult decision" due to financial challenges and declining visitor numbers. The firm said it has invested more than £25m since the park in southwest Wales was saved from closure in 2008.Aspro Parks said the decision was based on "unrelenting economic challenges ahead, […]