A single ticket holder in Ireland has won the £208 million EuroMillions jackpot, the largest in the country’s history, confirmed by the Irish National Lottery. This win marks Ireland’s 18th EuroMillions jackpot victory, with details about the winning ticket’s location to be released soon; the upcoming draw will feature a top prize of around £14 million.
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Foreign criminals set to be deported straight after sentencing under new law
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a new law allowing immediate deportation of foreign criminals upon receiving a custodial sentence, aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding in England and Wales. Currently, foreign offenders make up about 12% of the prison population, and the legislation will expedite their deportation process significantly, potentially saving taxpayers money. Want More Context? 🔎
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