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Doctors Warn of Crisis as Over 314,000 Children Wait for Community Health Services
Children are waiting far longer than adults for essential community healthcare, with over 21 percent waiting more than a year for treatment.
AI in Schools Would ‘Dehumanise' Classroom Interactions, Education Specialist Warns
Another expert said that with the possibility for pupils to use generative AI, coursework is no longer a reliable form of assessment.
Chemical Castration of Sex Offenders ‘Worthwhile’ Exploring: Review Chairman
The review led by former justice secretary David Gauke recommended reforms to overhaul the prisons system.
Court Halts Conclusion of Chagos Islands Deal With Injunction
Sir Keir Starmer had been expected to attend a virtual ceremony alongside representatives from the Mauritian government to sign off on the deal.
Easter Cyberattack Will Cost British Retailer Marks & Spencer $400 Million
The ‘highly sophisticated and targeted’ hacking over the holiday weekend could take a toll of one-third of the company’s profits in 2025 and 2026.
House of Commons Reviews Facilities as Trans Lavatory Access Policy Put on Hold
Recent polling found broad support for Supreme Court ruling’s impact on workplaces and sport.
UK Businesses Lag on Cybersecurity After £300 Million M&S Hack: NCSC
Experts warn businesses are unprepared as cyberattacks grow more frequent and costly.
Starmer to Look at Making More Pensioners Eligible for Winter Fuel Allowance
The prime minister has faced pressure to change course over the squeeze on benefits.
Public Has the Right to Wild Camp on Dartmoor, Supreme Court Rules
Five justices unanimously dismissed a legal challenge by two landowners, who claimed that the law did not allow camping.
Inflation Soars to Highest for More Than a Year on ‘Awful April’ Bill Increases
The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation hit 3.5 percent in April, up from 2.6 percent in March.
London and EU Announce Fresh Sanctions on Moscow
The UK and the EU went ahead with the move without waiting for Washington to join them, just a day after Trump and Putin spoke with each other by phone.
UK Ramps up Pressure on Israel Over Actions in Gaza and West Bank
Foreign Secretary David Lammy set out a series of measures in a Commons statement.
Government Reduces Funding, Tells Universities to Prioritise STEM Over Media Studies
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said this focus will support the future skills needed and the government’s industrial strategy for economic growth.
People Smuggling Ringleader Jailed for 25 Years After Mediterranean Crossings
Migrants were charged up to £3,200 each for the perilous journey, fuelling a people smuggling operation estimated to have netted over £12 million.
Lucy Connolly Loses Appeal Over Controversial Social Media Post
The post by the former Tory councillor’s wife was made just hours after the Southport child murders.
Tommy Robinson Set to Be Released From Prison in Days After Sentence Reduced
Robinson was jailed in October after admitting multiple breaches of a High Court injunction made in 2021.
UK and EU Agree to New Post-Brexit Deal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the agreement, which covered areas including defense, travel, and fishing rights, marked a ’reset' in relations.
Rule-Taking Fears Persist Following UK–EU Summit
Leaders praised the summit as a fresh start, but key agreements remain non-binding, and critics warn the UK is edging closer to EU rules without a say.
America in Brief
Ship hits Brooklyn Bridge; bomb explodes in California; first New Jersey rail strike in 40 years end; storms ravage Midwestern and Southern states.
