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The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem

With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen

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A modern university campus courtyard framed by multi-storey buildings with extensive glass facades. Large freestanding blue letters spelling BNU dominate the foreground, surrounded by benches, planters and small trees. Several people are gathered around seating areas and beneath a branded canopy, while an enclosed glass walkway connects two buildings overhead.

University's licence to sponsor students suspended

The university says many issues raised regard "historic international student recruitment activity".

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A photograph taken outside the main entrance to the former RAF base at Scampton showing the old RAF sign and buildings in the background

RAF Scampton redevelopment bid rejected

The company behind plans to redevelop the Lincolnshire site says its bid has been rejected.

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A home office immigration enforcement van

Almost 50 arrests in operation targeting cross-border people smugglers

The arrests are part of Operation Comby, a multi-agency crackdown targeting individuals who have illegally passed from Ireland to the UK.

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A building surrounded by high, green metal fencing.

Immigration centre expansion inquiry postponed

Immigration removal centre hearing was due to start on 6 October, a new date is yet to be announced.

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A sign reading "Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration" on the side of a brick building.

Legal advice delays for detained migrants - report

Inspectors find detainees at Tinsley House can wait up to a week without getting legal help.

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A port where the Irish Ferries boat and Stena Line are visible. They are white boats. One with Irish Ferries written in blue text. There is also green paint on the ferry. The Stena Line boat, which is to the right of the image, has blue text saying Stena Line. The boat is white. There are dark coloured cars parked at the port.

Passports needed for ferry passengers travelling between UK and Ireland

Previously, passengers were able to use other forms of ID, such as driving licences and national identity cards.

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Close-up shot of Andy Burnham, wearing a dark suit and glasses, sitting in front of a sign for Number 10 North.

PM to 'listen carefully' to Linton asylum concerns

Andy Burnham addresses "legitimate concerns" over plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Linton.

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A group of Asylum Welcome staff and volunteers are pictured smiling on a set of stairs.

Asylum charity's 30 years of helping people

Asylum Welcome offers advice and support to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants across Oxfordshire.

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