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Gambling companies are to be forced to step up checks on punters “to better protect even those unable to afford small losses” under plans to tackle addiction in the biggest shake-up of the industry’s regulations in 15 years. Plans also include maximum stakes for online slot machines of between £2 and £15 for all customers subject to consultation and a new statutory levy which will see gambling companies required to fund more

Imitation firearms are now the main type of weapon used in gun crime in England and Wales, figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said a rise in gun crime was largely down to the growing presence of imitation firearms. Some 6,193 firearms offences were recorded by police in 2022, an 11% increase on the 5,581 logged a year earlier. The use of imitation firearms – anything which looks

Manchester City and Manchester United fans are facing serious travel disruption for the FA Cup final after train drivers announced fresh strikes in a long-running row over pay. Aslef rejected a “risible” four per cent pay offer from the 16 train companies it remains in dispute with and announced union members will walk out on May 12 and 31 and then June 3 when Wembley hosts the all-Manchester final. The

Legoland has unveiled a miniature coronation scene ahead of the royal event next week. A tiny replica of Buckingham Palace features a King and Queen Consort figurine standing on the balcony, waving to the crowds below. The display also includes a gold state coach depicting the King’s journey down the Mall, along with the Windsor Castle coronation concert complete with orchestra and the royal family seated in the royal box.