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Trust Eroded After Government Closes Sustainable Farming Programme, Industry Groups Say
The Nature Friendly Farming Network has called for an interim agri-environment scheme to support farmers who missed out on accessing the SFI.
University Fined £585,000 Following Free Speech Investigation
The Office for Students found the University of Sussex had failed to uphold freedom of speech.
Teenage Boys Driving ‘Sadistic’ Online Harm Networks, Warns NCA
Young members of online groups known as ‘com networks’ are coercing peers into self-harm and spreading misogynistic content, according to law enforcement.
Isle of Man 1st Parliament in British Isles to Pass Assisted Suicide Legislation
The upper chamber of the island’s Parliament has sent the bill for royal assent and an assisted suicide service could potentially be in place by 2027.
UK Solar Push Sparks Concerns Over China Reliance and Labour Practices
Critics question whether the UK can afford to prioritise cheap solar imports without sacrificing its values or energy sovereignty.
Use of Midazolam in Man’s Death Probed in Coroner’s Inquest
Derek Dimmock’s family do not accept he was about to die and say he was effectively euthanised after being put on a cocktail of end-of-life drugs in June 2020.
Housebuilding Boost Welcomed but Charities Urge Majority Must Be for Social Rent
The investment is aimed at helping to fulfil the government’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.
1st Ever Sheep With Bird Flu Found in the UK
The chief veterinary officer said the case was discovered during a routine surveillance of livestock on a farm.
Starmer and Trump Spoke About Progress on Economic Deal on Sunday, Says No. 10
The prime minister spoke with the U.S. president about the agreement on Sunday night amid media reports a tax on tech giants could be cut.
Education Secretary Orders Probe Into Student Loan Fraud Allegations
The Department for Education said it has taken action to ‘crack down on rogue franchise operators’ to tackle fraud.
Heathrow Had Enough Power Despite Shutdown, Says National Grid Chief
John Pettigrew said two substations were ‘always available for the distribution network companies and Heathrow to take power.’
UK Chat Forums Close to Avoid New Internet Policing Law
Critics warn of ‘unintended consequences’ of internet laws, as niche forums shut down entirely and some UK users are blocked from foreign-hosted sites.
America in Brief
Starliner astronauts return to earth; U.S. government labels Tesla vandals domestic terrorists; and judge blocks deportation of pro-Palestinian student.
Trump Signs Order to End the Department of Education
‘We’re going to be returning education, very simply, back to the states where it belongs,’ the U.S. president said.
Rachel Reeves Faces Tough Fiscal Choices Ahead of Spring Statement
Economists expect the government to announce a new round of spending cuts at the fiscal policy update next week.
Heathrow Disruption to Linger for Days: Travel Industry
Heathrow Airport remains closed after a fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it with power.
Global Travel Disruption After Power Outage Shuts London’s Heathrow Airport
The global transport hub is closed until midnight, after a fire at a nearby substation caused a power outage, with over 1,300 flights canceled so far.
