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Ban on Disposable Vapes Comes Into Force Amid Concerns Users Might Switch Back to Smoking
Defra said the ban would ‘put an end to their alarming rise in school playgrounds and the avalanche of rubbish flooding the nation’s streets.’
America in Brief
Elon Musk steps down; Chinese student visas to be revoked; U.S. reaches agreement with Boeing over criminal case; Harvard can still enrol foreign students.
Benefits System Reforms Will Lead to Rise in Homelessness, Charities Say
The government is already under pressure over access to other benefits, namely the two-child Universal Credit limit and the winter fuel allowance for seniors.
Trial Date Fixed for Man Accused of Driving Into Crowds at Liverpool Parade
Paul Doyle, 53, is charged with seven offences.
NHS to Roll out ‘Revolutionary’ Blood Test for Lung Cancer
The test, known as a liquid biopsy, picks up traces of tumour DNA in the blood.
Comedian and Actor Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault
The 49-year-old appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday.
1 in 6 Pupils Miss School Because They Lack Money, Survey Suggests
Finances also influenced pupils’ subject choices, with 16 percent saying concerns about cost prevented them from selecting a particular subject.
Woman Cleared in Abortion Trial as MPs Push for Law Reform
Labour MPs have proposed changes to the Crime and Policing Bill that would decriminalise abortion for women.
US State Department Monitoring Lucy Connolly Case Amid Free Speech Concerns
Intervention over mother jailed for inciting racial hatred follows Vice President JD Vance’s warning that freedom of expression in the UK is ‘in retreat.’
Public Support for Resident Doctors’ Strike Falls Ahead of Ballot Over Industrial Action
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the country cannot return to a ‘continuous cycle of stand-offs, strikes and cancellations.’
Smart Motorways Have Higher Rate of Recorded Breakdowns
The AA described the National Highways figures as ‘a major concern.’
Tate Brothers Charged With Rape and Human Trafficking in the UK, Prosecutors Say
The Crown Prosecution Service stated that the charges, which were authorized in January 2024, had not been previously announced to the public.
Thames Water Fined £122.7 Million Amid Financial Crisis and Political Pressure
The utility’s financial woes and record-breaking fine spark urgent questions for the 16 million people depending on its services.
Mandelson Calls for UK–US Alliance Centred on AI to Counter China Threat
The ambassador also addressed the need for Europe to increase its own defence spending and to rely less on the United States.
Thousands to Receive Compensation Over Force-Fitting of Prepaid Energy Meters
Ofgem said eight firms will hand out compensation and support after a review into struggling customers fitted with meters.
Majority of Hospitals Not Routinely Screening Older Patients for Frailty, Report Suggests
The study said one in five surgical patients over 60 have frailty, but many patients are unaware they have the condition or how it can impact their recovery.
Farage Pushes for Power as Reform Tops Polls, But Personal Popularity Lags
The Reform UK leader has outlined a series of policy pledges, saying they reflect his party’s commitment to ‘family, community, and country.’
UK Losing ‘Mission Critical’ Net Zero Supply Chain as Projects, Talent Move Overseas: Report
According to a survey, almost half of firms say staff are already leaving to find work overseas, triggered by a lack of viable energy projects in the UK.
Phillipson Promises to ‘Back the Next Generation’ With Training Opportunities
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the government was providing opportunities and ‘it’s now the responsibility of young people to take them.’
