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Ancient chancel law could force UK homeowners to pay church costs

Ancient chancel law could force UK homeowners to pay church costs

Thousands of homeowners from across the UK may find themselves at the short end of a very thin wedge thanks to a little known law in which the church can literally force people to pay for their upkeep. It turns out that a little known chancel repair law dating back to the Middle Ages can allow churches to force anyone[Read More…]

Women in immigration detention centres report sexual abuse at the hands of Serco

Women in immigration detention centres report sexual abuse at the hands of Serco

Hundreds of female asylum seekers are coming forward to report rape and sexual molestation at immigration detention centres in England, it has been revealed. Serco, one of the largest and most powerful companies in the UK FTSE 250, privately runs Yarl’s Wood in Bedfordshire – an immigration removal centre. However, the Serco staff are at the centre of claims made[Read More…]

‘Police harass victims of sexual abuse and robbery to make crime figures disappear’

‘Police harass victims of sexual abuse and robbery to make crime figures disappear’

A new report reveals how police have managed to achieve their greatest feat yet: making crime disappear. Or more accurately, making the reports of crime disappear. And just where have all these allegations come from? The police themselves. Police officers told a Commons committee that crime reports of ‘burglary’ were routinely made to vanish, alongside reports of sex crimes, robbery[Read More…]

Mark Straker

Inspirational filmmaker honoured in ceremony

An inspirational filmmaker has been honoured for his work in the community, after he passed away suddenly. Mark Straker had been involved in the Project Postcode youth programme with Reading’s Hollywood actor Winston Ellis in 2012. He had built up a name for himself in the local community and formed partnerships with organisations such as Reading Borough Council, Reading College[Read More…]

Jeremy Hunt

Millionaire MP Jeremy Hunt claims 5p in expenses

Millionaire politician MP Jeremy Hunt has claimed 5p in expenses for a paper clip it has emerged. The cabinet minister also submitted expenses requests for an 8p page marker and a 41p black folder. It has also been reported that Mr Hunt will shortly be signing a £17 million business deal by selling his 49 per cent stake in Hotcourses[Read More…]