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Andy Burnham confirms rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes

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Andy Burnham confirms rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes
Andy Burnham confirms rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes
It comes after Andy Burnham paused plans to release prisoners early in September to ease overcrowding in jails
Birmingham Live
Birmingham Live🏁 first to report13 hrs ago
Department for Transport confirms free bus pass age change under Andy Burnham
NewsMidlands NewsMidlands traffic and travelThe change affects millions born between 1961 and 1977.09:16, 03 Aug 2026The Department for Transport has confirmed the free bus pass age threshold will rise to coincide with the state pension age hike. The change affects millions born between 1961 and 1977.‌The pass is align