Judges pledge to surge rape cases to cut backlogs

28 minutes ago About sharing Campaigners say too little focus has been placed on prosecuting rape cases By Dominic Casciani Home and legal correspondent Judges across England and Wales are to prioritise the longest-delayed rape cases in an bid to end the anguish of victims in a backlogs limbo. The unprecedented move to surge resources…

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Councils to be told to cut diversity plans in Budget

51 minutes ago Comments About sharing By Henry Zeffman & Kate Whannel BBC Politics Councils will be told to reduce spending on consultants and diversity schemes when Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers his Budget on Wednesday. Council leaders have long been warning they are struggling to balance their books, amid financial pressures. This week Nottingham City…

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