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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a U-turn on proposals introduced under Sir Keir Starmer's government last year, which then-justice secretary David Lammy said was intended to tackle the growing number of cases waiting to be heard. Politics latest: Tories vow to end early release of prisoners Under the proposed reforms, defendants who would likely get a sentence of three years or less would no longer get a jury trial, and would no longer be able to choose one.

"They can't imagine how to live after what they've been through, or how to live in that civilian world which is so strikingly different from combat." Follow live updates: Major Kyiv bridge attacked as German leader visits When Ukraine's veterans come to see her, they have often returned home from fighting on the frontlines or Russian captivity, struggling with deep and complex trauma. For Yevheniia, her fight is bringing their hearts and minds home to their families too.

Sky News has learnt that Ares Management, which has pumped more than £380m into struggling TalkTalk since 2024, is demanding a multimillion pound up-front payment from BT to secure its approval for a deal - or face the prospect of a costly legal fight.

Sky News has learnt that Ares Management, which has pumped more than £380m into struggling TalkTalk since 2024, is demanding a multimillion pound up-front payment from BT to secure its approval for a deal - or face the prospect of a costly legal fight.

The unstoppable Roosters gave legends Corban Baxter and Millie Elliott the perfect send-off with six tries in a first-half blitz at Accor Stadium. Sydney won all 11 of their regular-season matches before claiming victory in both finals to complete a perfect season.

Czech 20-year-old Nikola Bartunkova defeated the four-time Grand Slam champion 6-4 6-3, leaving the tournament without its two top seeds in the opening week. Rybakina was knocked out on Saturday, and Sabalenka has now joined her in an early exit from the WTA 1000 event in Beijing. Download Sky Sports app for analysis, news and video 📺 Not got Sky?

Humphries made history by becoming the first player to reach the final in four consecutive years at the double-in event, defeating James Wade 5-3 to book his place in Sunday's showpiece at the Mattioli Arena. 'Cool Hand' was runner-up to Luke Littler after a 6-1 thrashing last year and suffered a shock 6-4 loss to Mike de Decker in 2024, with Humphries now hoping for a repeat of his 2023 victory over Price when the two former world champions meet again at the final.

Red Bull: Verstappen claims first pole position of the season in Malaysia Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen has claimed his first pole position of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Tell us your story MKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city. Two arrested following Milton Keynes stabbing Police enact special powers while investigation continues. Black History Month celebrated at Milton Keynes centre It’s food for thought as history and culture are recognised.

The plane, used as an air ambulance, had four crew members and two passengers on board when it left the British overseas territory for an overnight flight to Massachusetts. Crews were searching off the coast of the island of Nantucket after the Gulfstream G100, registered to Latitude ​Air Ambulance, lost contact with air traffic controllers in the early hours of Saturday morning.

One year into her leadership, Kemi Badenoch was unpopular and unable to make a mark even as Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government floundered. The Conservatives fell to an all-time low in polling, and suffered their worst-ever local election results. Reform UK looked like the coming force in British politics, and the main question was whether the right would unite behind Nigel Farage's banner. The Conservatives were in a fight for relevance and, perhaps, survival.