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We're trying to buy our flat's freehold from the council: Is the £11,026 they're charging us a rip off or fair?

A reader asks whether a £11,026 council charge to buy the freehold of their flat is fair, given their 82-year lease and roof repair issues. Experts say the figure is reasonable based on the flat's £600,000 value, and explain that roof costs wouldn't meaningfully reduce the premium. The article provides personal finance guidance on leasehold enfranchisement without taking a political side.

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Mother of teen who died ‘deeply hurt’ that NHS staff may have accessed son’s records inappropriately

The mother of Oliver McGowan, an autistic teenager who died in 2016 after being given anti-psychotic medication, says she is 'deeply hurt' that NHS staff may have inappropriately accessed his medical records. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is investigating several staff members and has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office amid wider concerns about NHS record snooping.

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BBC NewsSig. 7NewsCrimeLawPolitics

Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens

Leaked documents show the Prison Governors' Association warned members in England and Wales against using unsafe or inadequate cells amid worsening overcrowding, with the adult male estate at 98.5% capacity. Staff describe doubling up in single cells and failing infrastructure, while the government cites early releases and new places. The Ministry of Justice says cells are only doubled up where safe.

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Clippers interim boss thanks Kawhi Leonard, addresses leadership

Clippers interim CEO John Gibson thanked Kawhi Leonard after the team traded him to Toronto and announced new interim leadership roles following NBA sanctions. Gibson also expressed confidence in coach Tyronn Lue as the franchise moves forward post-scandal.

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Daily MailSig. 7NewsHealthLawEconomy

High levels of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory, blood tests find

Blood tests reportedly found elevated levels of the forever chemical PFOA in nearly 70% of 49 residents tested near a Lancashire AGC Chemicals factory, with one person recording the highest UK level ever. Residents describe fear and guilt over health risks as over 100 contemplate group legal action, and the plant is set to close later this year.

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Washington ExaminerSig. 7NewsTechnologyLawPolitics

Senators unload on Flock surveillance cameras after tech CEOs skip hearing

A bipartisan group of senators criticized AI-powered Flock license plate readers during a Judiciary subcommittee hearing after the companies' CEOs declined to testify. Lawmakers and witnesses raised privacy, Fourth Amendment, and cybersecurity concerns about a network generating billions of vehicle scans monthly.

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Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against Des Moines Register

A federal district judge dismissed President Trump's election-interference lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, its parent company, and pollster Ann Selzer, rejecting claims that an inaccurate pre-election poll constituted consumer fraud. The ruling invoked First Amendment protections for political speech, and the article frames the case as an early test of Trump's broader litigation campaign against media outlets.

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