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Credit: Andrew Aitchison /Getty Images SIR – In the 1960s, I worked for the industrial group of the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Its head, Sir Christopher Hinton, told staff that they would be subject to a pay freeze for five years. Many, myself included, left the authority, which thereafter was no longer at the forefront of developing atomic energy for industrial purposes. The budget for the development programme, which concentrated on nuclear reactors for power generation, was slashed by the government of the day with no regard for the long-term implications that are now evident in our dep...

Man guilty of murdering teenager in 'gratuitous and senseless' attack The verdict came on the day the Government launched its Beating Crime Plan to toughen its stance on law and order. Jamie Dixon has been found guilty of murder (Image: Lancashire Police) Our free email updates are the best way to get Leicestershire headlines direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding....

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Crime victims to be assigned a designated police officer under Boris Johnson's new plan The Prime Minister will reveal his Beating Crime policy on Tuesday Johnson has three key pledges as part of his police reform Credit: PA All crime victims will have a named police officer they can contact about their case, under new plans to be unveiled by Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister will reveal his Beating Crime plan on Tuesday, built around three key reforms. Writing in the Sunday Express, Mr Johnson said that having an "officer on call who is able to see the crime in ­context" will prevent "seri...