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America in Brief
DOGE announces major clean up of social security records; former New York congressman sentenced to jail; and judge halts dismantling of Voice of America.
School Suspensions up 12 Percent in a Year, Nearly Double Pre-Pandemic Era
The latest figures show there were 295,559 suspensions, 93 percent higher than in the spring of 2019, when there were 153,465.
UK ‘Will Not Be Defined by the Past’ Amid Speculation on EU Youth Visa Scheme
The government has faced pressure from backbench MPs to agree a youth mobility scheme.
Private Parking Firms on Course to Issue Record 14.5 Million Tickets in 2025
Calls grow for government action as drivers face £1.4 billion in parking charges.
Reeves Acknowledges Trump’s Trade Concerns Ahead of Washington Talks
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pushes for trade deal as the UK seeks exemption from U.S. tariffs.
Trump’s Agenda Faces Pushback Amid Legal Battles
The U.S. president’s ongoing challenges could set legal precedent in the country.
Scottish Government to Revise Gender Policies Following Supreme Court Defeat
The SNP said it has ‘no plans’ to revive controversial self-ID bill, following ruling that means the government has been misapplying the law around equalities.
Support Needed to Stop Loss of Skilled North Sea Oil and Gas Workers, MPs Hear
Kirsty Blackman said the UK could experience a skills shortage, which might impact the government’s plans to expand the renewable energy sector.
Tensions Over Clean Power Push Highlighted at London Energy Security Summit
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband championed clean energy for security, while the U.S. envoy warned against letting climate ambitions overshadow economic growth.
Stun Guns to Be Trialled in Prisons Amid Concerns for Staff Safety
An assault at HMP Frankland in Durham saw three prison officers attacked with cooking oil before being stabbed.
British Steel Halts Redundancy Plans After Government Takeover
Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith expressed concerns over the potential cost to taxpayers that full nationalisation could bring.
Trans-Identified Men Should Use Male Bathrooms, Government Says Following Supreme Court Ruling
Bridget Phillipson and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have spoken on the landmark judgment, which found the Equalities Act has been misapplied.
Small NZ Company Wins Contract to Supply UK With Drones Bound for Ukraine
The prime ministers of the two countries announced that a new joint defence partnership will be drawn up, to replace one signed in 2015.
Nearly 49,000 Patients Waited Over 24 Hours for Hospital Bed, According to Data
The Liberal Democrats say that the true number is likely much higher, as only 54 out of 141 NHS trusts responded in full to the FOI request.
Home Office to Publish Nationalities of Foreign Criminals
The government expects the data to show that most foreign offenders are Albanian, Romanian or Polish, with convictions for drug offences and violent assault.
UK Supreme Court Transgender Judgment Has Broad Implications
Men who identify as female will not be allowed to use female bathrooms or compete in women’s sports following ruling that sex is binary, equalities boss said.
America in Brief
Kennedy Jr. announces effort to tackle autism epidemic, the U.S. freezes $2.6 billiion in funding for Harvard, and Trump hosts Italian prime minister.
French Writer Denied Entry to UK
Renaud Camus, 78, was told in an email from the British Home Office that his electronic travel authorization had been canceled.
