Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
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Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride".
Bharathiraja passes away | Tributes pour in, Tamil Nadu government to accord state honours
A towering personality in the film industry, Bharathiraja was fondly known as Iyakkunar Imayam (Pinnacle among Directors)
Netanyahu caught between the US, Lebanon war, and Iran ceasefire
As elections near, Israel's PM finds himself squeezed between his voters, his allies, and his opponents.
Russia congratulates Modi's longest-serving PM milestone, praises economic gains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India's longest-serving elected leader, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record. Russia and Italy extended congratulations, highlighting India's economic progress under Modi's tenure. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his continuous service to the nation, a feat recognized internationally.