All news for 2026-09-01

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Prison laundries turned into cells as UK jails near breaking point
Prison laundries are to be converted into accommodation as the Government tries to avoid running out of cells.
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England’s historic cities face losing their status under Angela Rayner’s “barmy” council shake-up
Historic cities across England could lose their prized status because of Angela Rayner’s barmy local government reforms.
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Trump threatens Britain’s Falklands sovereignty in fresh blow to “special relationship”
Donald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US support for Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, in a move likely to strain the “special relationship” between Washington and London.
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“Witch hunts” against SAS put Britain at risk from Russia, former commander warns
Witch hunts against British special forces put the country at risk from Russia, the head of the association that represents SAS soldiers has warned.
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Shein files final Hong Kong IPO prospectus as sustainability gets just 10% of planned proceeds
At first glance, sustainability features prominently in Shein’s messaging to prospective investors. A closer reading, however, reveals a company that remains clearly focused on growth, technology and operational efficiency, at all social and environmental costs.
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“Living hell”: Resident furious as 60ft warehouses tower over his garden and noise rips through Tyldesley
A Tyldesley resident has expressed his outrage at four 60-foot warehouses built at the end of his back garden, declaring the noise a "living hell".
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Notting Hill Carnival explodes in colour as thousands pack London streets for 60th birthday
Thousands of revellers have taken to the streets in colourful costumes for the final day of Notting Hill Carnival.