Tag: scrapped
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Prison living costs rule scrapped for people wrongly convicted – Channel 4 News
[ad_1] Being wrongly imprisoned for a crime you didn’t commit might seem unjust enough. But until now – people who were wrongly convicted have also had to pay back living expenses for the time they spent behind bars. That controversial rule has finally been scrapped – following the case of a man jailed for a…
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Rishi Sunak’s net zero plans in doubt as key green pledges face being scrapped
[ad_1] Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email The government’s plans to tackle the climate emergency have been thrown into turmoil as officials put major green targets up for review and a minister suggested a key net zeo pledge could be watered…
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Commonwealth Games scrapped in regional Victoria as government redirects allocated money
[ad_1] In short: The government has cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the cost of hosting would be too highWhat’s next? The government will divert funds initially earmarked for the Games into sporting facilities and housing in regional Victoria The Andrews government has scrapped the regional Victorian Commonwealth Games, just 15 months on…
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Vancouver’s Canada Day fireworks scrapped for good – BC
[ad_1] Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension Revelers headed to Canada Place to have a good time Canada Day received’t be taking in a fireworks show this yr — or any yr going ahead. The Port of Vancouver, which co-hosts the town’s Canada Day competition with the federal authorities, confirmed {that a} resolution…
