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Sex Crime Law Overhaul to Mandate Rape Charges for Adults Who Abuse Children Under 16
Ministers say adults who exploit children will no longer rely on perceived consent as a defence.
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Manslaughter Arrests of Hospital Bosses Involved in Lucy Letby Baby Deaths
Three people who were part of the senior leadership team at the Countess of Chester Hospital where convicted nurse worked from 2015-16 were arrested on Monday.
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US Revokes Visas for British Punk-Rap Duo Over Anti-Israel Chant
Lead singer Bobby Vylan led attendees at the Glastonbury Festival in chants of ‘Death, death to the IDF,’ referring to the Israel Defense Forces.
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UK Prime Minister Blasts Rapper’s ‘Death to the IDF’ Chant at Glastonbury Festival
U.S. authorities could be looking into canceling the visa of the band Bob Vylan ahead of their nationwide tour.
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1 in 4 Young People Have Common Mental Health Condition, Survey Suggests
This is higher than the average for adults, with 20.2 percent or an estimated 9.4 million adults in England having a common mental health condition.
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America in Brief
U.S. and China further trade talks; former New York government aide in Chinese spy case faces additional charges.
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Watchdog Says Older Audiences ‘Deserve Respect’ in Ads After Report Criticises Ageist Portrayals
Campaigners said older people are underrepresented in ads, but when they are featured, they are often depicted in ways that reinforce negative stereotypes.
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Starmer Says Welfare Reform Talks Ongoing Amid Backbench Rebellion
Ministers say urgent welfare reform is needed as disability benefit claims surge and costs rise.
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GPs Begin Prescribing Weight Loss Jabs to Obese Patients on NHS
Mounjaro is the first weight-loss drug that family doctors can prescribe directly to patients meeting strict criteria, with demand expected to exceed supply.
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Starmer ‘Confident’ on Assisted Suicide Bill Despite Streeting’s Budget Concerns
The prime minister made the remarks after Health Secretary Wes Streeting said last week that there was no budget for a medically-assisted dying service.
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Children’s Enjoyment of Writing at Historic Low: Report
UK children are writing less for fun than ever before, as literacy experts warn of a deepening engagement crisis.
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Government Fast-Tracks Deportation of Foreign Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding
New rules aim to save taxpayer money and free up 500 prison places per year.
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UK Says Chinese Regime Is Working to Undermine British Democracy, Economy
‘Instances of China’s espionage, interference in our democracy and the undermining of our economic security have increased in recent years,’ a UK report states.
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Britain Revives Airborne Nuclear Capability With F-35 Stealth Jets Purchase
The UK retired its Royal Air Force nuclear capabilities at the end of the Cold War, but is now reversing course amid an ‘era of radical global uncertainty.’
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UK Agrees to Increase Defence Spending to 5 Percent by 2035
The government has warned that UK must prepare for potential direct threats to homeland for first time in decades.
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Assisted Suicide Funding Must Be Matched With Improved Palliative Care: BMA
The recommendations came after MPs passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday, with the bill now progressing through the House of Lords.
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UK Unveils 10-year Industrial Strategy to Revive Growth, Jobs
New industrial blueprint targets 1.1 million jobs and billions in investment to reboot struggling sectors.
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Sex Crime Law Overhaul to Mandate Rape Charges for Adults Who Abuse Children Under 16
Ministers say adults who exploit children will no longer rely on perceived consent as a defence.
|
Manslaughter Arrests of Hospital Bosses Involved in Lucy Letby Baby Deaths
Three people who were part of the senior leadership team at the Countess of Chester Hospital where convicted nurse worked from 2015-16 were arrested on Monday.
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US Revokes Visas for British Punk-Rap Duo Over Anti-Israel Chant
Lead singer Bobby Vylan led attendees at the Glastonbury Festival in chants of ‘Death, death to the IDF,’ referring to the Israel Defense Forces.
|
UK Prime Minister Blasts Rapper’s ‘Death to the IDF’ Chant at Glastonbury Festival
U.S. authorities could be looking into canceling the visa of the band Bob Vylan ahead of their nationwide tour.
|
1 in 4 Young People Have Common Mental Health Condition, Survey Suggests
This is higher than the average for adults, with 20.2 percent or an estimated 9.4 million adults in England having a common mental health condition.
|
America in Brief
U.S. and China further trade talks; former New York government aide in Chinese spy case faces additional charges.
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Watchdog Says Older Audiences ‘Deserve Respect’ in Ads After Report Criticises Ageist Portrayals
Campaigners said older people are underrepresented in ads, but when they are featured, they are often depicted in ways that reinforce negative stereotypes.
|
Starmer Says Welfare Reform Talks Ongoing Amid Backbench Rebellion
Ministers say urgent welfare reform is needed as disability benefit claims surge and costs rise.
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GPs Begin Prescribing Weight Loss Jabs to Obese Patients on NHS
Mounjaro is the first weight-loss drug that family doctors can prescribe directly to patients meeting strict criteria, with demand expected to exceed supply.
|
Starmer ‘Confident’ on Assisted Suicide Bill Despite Streeting’s Budget Concerns
The prime minister made the remarks after Health Secretary Wes Streeting said last week that there was no budget for a medically-assisted dying service.
|
Children’s Enjoyment of Writing at Historic Low: Report
UK children are writing less for fun than ever before, as literacy experts warn of a deepening engagement crisis.
|
Government Fast-Tracks Deportation of Foreign Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding
New rules aim to save taxpayer money and free up 500 prison places per year.
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UK Says Chinese Regime Is Working to Undermine British Democracy, Economy
‘Instances of China’s espionage, interference in our democracy and the undermining of our economic security have increased in recent years,’ a UK report states.
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Britain Revives Airborne Nuclear Capability With F-35 Stealth Jets Purchase
The UK retired its Royal Air Force nuclear capabilities at the end of the Cold War, but is now reversing course amid an ‘era of radical global uncertainty.’
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UK Agrees to Increase Defence Spending to 5 Percent by 2035
The government has warned that UK must prepare for potential direct threats to homeland for first time in decades.
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Assisted Suicide Funding Must Be Matched With Improved Palliative Care: BMA
The recommendations came after MPs passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday, with the bill now progressing through the House of Lords.
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UK Unveils 10-year Industrial Strategy to Revive Growth, Jobs
New industrial blueprint targets 1.1 million jobs and billions in investment to reboot struggling sectors.
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