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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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BAA wants to increase passengers by 10 million
Stansted expansion inquiry begins

A public inquiry has begun into plans to expand Stansted airport. BAA intends to increase passenger numbers in the Essex airport from 25 million to 35 million per year and increase permissible air traffic movements from 241,000 to 264,000. But the plans have been rejected by Uttlesford district council and a decision over the proposals… Read more »

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Prisoner number hits record high
First task for MoJ as prisons reach record high

There are fewer than 350 prison places available in England and Wales, including spaces made available in prison cells. The prison population has reached a record high of 80,812, having risen by 154 since last week. Taking into account the 400 police cells created by Operation Safeguard, there are 320 prison places remaining. Operation Safeguard… Read more »