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The Crime and Policing Bill, now in its final stages in parliament, has been framed to improve authorities' crackdowns on knife crime, anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls, shoplifting and child abuse.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The public funds offer higher yields, sometimes 13% or more, against 9% to 10% on some of the private funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Deploying large sums of money likely goes against their instincts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Policymakers will continue to balance inflation trends against the risk of tightening too early when the economic recovery is still fragile, UOB said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Jonah was curled up against Mom, her arm around him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam