Ministers set to dump ‘prison works’ mantra in England and Wales
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England set-up not a 'lazy environment' - Buttler
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McCullum insists England did ‘lots of training’ amid criticism of work ethic
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Singapore is set to deliver its first budget under its new prime minister. Here's what to expect
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New England Patriots 2025 NFL offseason preview: Mike Vrabel is in, and the roster needs work
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Work on up to 12 new towns in England to begin by next election, says Starmer
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Middle East latest: 3 Israeli hostages and over 300 Palestinian prisoners are set to be exchanged
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