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Decarbonization Efforts Have Left the UK Poorer: Investment Bank
Analysis showed that a steep decline in electricity supply since the early 2000s coincided with much slower growth in living standards.
Courts in England and Wales Given Different Sentencing Options for Ethnic Minorities
The opposition spokesman on justice, Robert Jenrick said it would ‘enshrine an anti-white and anti-Christian bias in our criminal justice system.’
Being Drawn Into War Is ‘Last Thing’ UK Wants: Starmer
British government considers the United States a ’reliable' ally on defence, security and intelligence, MPs have heard.
Watchdog Will Take ‘Robust’ Action if Universities Don’t Protect Free Speech, Says Favourite to Head OfS
The likely next chairman of the Office for Students, Edward Peck, said the watchdog has an obligation to ensure universities ’secure and promote free speech.’
Patients ‘Told to Soil Themselves’ in Busy A&E: Report
A CQC report has been published about the care of A&E patients at Medway Maritime Hospital in Kent.
Post-Brexit UK Under Pressure to Balance US and EU Amid Ukraine Diplomacy
On Tuesday, the EU announced plans to increase defence spending, just hours after the U.S. government paused all military aid to Ukraine.
More Than 4 in 5 School Leaders Abused by Parents in Past Year: Survey
Parents have been banned from schools and reported to the police as a result of rising abusive behaviour towards senior leaders, a union has said.
Sperm Whale Tangled in Ropes Dies After Stranding
The whale’s ability to feed was restricted by a rope wrapped tightly around its jaw.
Food Prices Rise at 3rd Fastest Monthly Rate in a Year
Breakfast, in particular, got more expensive as butter, cheese, eggs, bread, and cereals all saw price hikes.
VAT on Private School Fees Could Make System More Elitist, Says Labour MP
Rupa Huq said those impacted by the changes include working people, who will struggle to pay the increased fees, and smaller faith and special schools.
UK ‘Engaging With Key Allies’ After Trump Halts US Aid to Ukraine
The White House has suspended delivery of ammunition and other equipment to Kyiv.
Adult Social Care Facing ‘Doom Loop’ Over Tax and Wage Hikes, Stretched Council Budgets: Report
One of the report’s authors said loading unfunded costs on care providers will lead to a ‘doom loop’ in which fewer people receive social care support.
Watchdog Launches Investigation Into TikTok, Reddit, Imgur Over Children’s Data
The investigation will look into how TikTok uses the personal data of UK teenagers, aged 13-17, to recommend content and shape their feeds.
Factory Job Cuts Hit Nearly 5-Year High Amid Rising Taxes and Tariff Fears
Cost increases from the Budget and concerns over a potential trade war hit manufacturers.
Starmer to Zelenskyy: Ukraine Has UK’s ‘Full Backing’
The British and Ukrainian leaders’ meeting stood in stark contrast to the acrimony at the White House just one day before.
Starmer to Meet Zelenskyy in London After Trump Fallout
Zelenskyy and Starmer will meet as European leaders strategize how to best support Ukraine as the US shifts resources away from Europe to the Indo-Pacific.
America in Brief
Congress shutdown looms; Trump set to target EU with 25 percent tariffs; actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead; FBI accused of withholding Epstein documents.
Ofcom Calls for Clampdown on ‘Misogynistic’ Online Spaces
Regulator’s report released ahead of social media bosses being quizzed by MPs as to why influencer Andrew Tate was readmitted to X.
