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Jealous ex-partners and murderers who use their hands as weapons to strangle victims face severe prison sentences under new laws set to be brought in by the government.
We welcome views on two proposals to bring tougher consequences on promoters of tax avoidance.
New laws in force today mark the toughest sentencing powers against law-breaking water executives in history.
The Environment Agency has today published its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023.
Even tougher action to hold tech platforms to account for failing to protect children from harmful knife crime content online, the government has announced.
Retailers will need to report suspicious and bulk purchases of knives on their platforms to police, with tougher sentences for selling knives to under 18s.
In the latest move to restore order to the asylum and immigration system, the government will introduce tough new laws to clamp down on illegal working.
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