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Hidden 'shame' of elderly scam victims

Elderly fraud

Many older victims of fraud are too embarrassed to tell anyone that they have been cheated.

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Former Pope's stolen bone is presented at cathedral

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Our Experts

Do you want more textbooks than tanks?

The Education Secretary is grilled as to whether he is asking for more cash for England's schools

27 June 2018
Branwen Jeffreys Education Editor

'Schools can have anything... except more money'

Head teachers say there is a school funding crisis. But the chances of extra cash now seem remote.

9 May 2018
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