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Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain in 1955 for killing her abusive lover David Blakely, was granted a conditional pardon by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy. The pardon replaces her death sentence with life imprisonment, acknowledging systemic injustice in her trial, where her abuse was not considered. Her grandchildren sought the pardon, citing evidence of battered woman syndrome that could have altered her conviction.

Everyman, a luxury cinema chain known for its upscale offerings, is struggling with competition and loss-making sites as a new chief executive attempts a turnaround. The chain expanded from a single London venue to 49 locations but now faces challenges as rivals replicate its formula.