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Trump Calls on UK to Abandon Wind Power and Revive North Sea Drilling
The U.S. president’s comments come amid rising gas prices and growing tensions over the UK’s net-zero transition.
Government Announces Extra Support to Tackle Post-Pandemic School Speech Therapy Backlog
The DfE said developmental delays ‘have been a growing issue since the pandemic,’ with 40,000 children waiting over 12 weeks for appropriate therapy.
Ofgem’s 7 Percent Energy Price Drop Isn’t a Win for Consumers: Experts
Critics say the energy price cap is no longer protecting consumers, calling for urgent market and welfare reform.
Energy Workers Face ‘Unjust Transition’ Amid Shift Away From Oil and Gas, Says Report
The commission met workers who expressed concerns they face a ‘cliff edge,’ rather than a managed and supported transition into the renewable energy sector.
Lynx Likely to Predate on Sheep and Lambs If Reintroduced, Study Finds
A report said there is ‘sufficient quantity and quality of habitat’ in Scotland to support a viable lynx population.
Net Migration Halves in a Year, But Still Far Higher Than Pre-Pandemic: ONS
Oxford University’s Migration Observatory noted this recording-breaking decline was possible ‘primarily because numbers had previously been so high.’
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.
