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Widespread Maximum Council Tax Hikes Hit English Households

In England, 88% of 153 upper-tier authorities will raise council tax by 4.99% in April 2025, the maximum allowed without a referendum, impacting most households for the third consecutive year due to more than a decade of funding cuts and rising care costs.

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NHS England Abolition to Cut Costs, Cause Widespread Job Losses

The UK government abolished NHS England, a health service management body, aiming to save hundreds of millions of pounds and cut bureaucracy; however, this will result in 20,000–30,000 job losses across various NHS bodies.

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Brighton Aims for Historic Victory Against Manchester City at Etihad

Brighton & Hove Albion seeks to end their seven-match losing streak at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium this Saturday; a victory would place them above City in the Premier League table and into a Champions League qualifying position.

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Record Teacher Vacancies in England Threaten Education Quality

A report reveals a record-high teacher vacancy rate in England, exceeding six unfilled posts per 1,000 last year, driven by worsening pupil behavior, stagnant pay, and inflexible working conditions, threatening education quality and highlighting the government's need for a comprehensive solution.

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England's Mental Health Crisis: Urgent Referrals Double, Exposing Systemic Failures

A report by the Care Quality Commission reveals a more than doubling of urgent adult mental health referrals in England between April 2023 and March 2024 (1,400 to 3,063), alongside significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in care, inadequate resources, and poor ward conditions.

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PSV Eliminated From Champions League, Dutch Clubs Absent

PSV Eindhoven's Champions League campaign ended after a 2-2 draw against Arsenal on March 15, failing to overcome a 7-1 first-leg defeat; this elimination leaves all Dutch clubs out of the competition, forcing PSV to prioritize their domestic league for financial reasons.

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England's T-Level Vocational Program Faces Enrollment Crisis

England's T-levels, launched in 2020 to improve vocational education, have attracted fewer than 3% of 16-year-olds, with a high dropout rate and concerns over their rigor and accessibility, despite over £1 billion in funding.

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France Wins Six Nations Rugby Championship

France secured their second Six Nations title since 2010 with a 35-16 victory over Scotland in Paris, despite earlier losses and strong competition from England and Ireland.

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zeit.de
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Europa League: Frankfurt to Face Tottenham in Quarterfinals

Eintracht Frankfurt will play Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League quarterfinals after defeating Ajax 4-1 and Tottenham overcoming a first-leg loss to beat AZ Alkmaar 3-1; matches are scheduled for April 10th and 17th.

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UK Leasehold System: \£7.6bn Paid in Service Charges, Commonhold Faces Implementation Hurdles

The UK's leasehold system, particularly impacting flat owners, involves exorbitant ground rents and service charges, leading to \£7.6bn in payments in 2023. While commonhold offers a solution for new flats, challenges remain for existing leaseholders due to high conversion costs and restrictions.

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Medieval Bishop's Ring Unearthed in Norfolk

A 63-year-old retired firefighter, Mark Sell, unearthed a well-preserved medieval bishop's ring dating back to the late 12th or early 13th century in Shipdham, Norfolk, England, in November 2019; the ring, adorned with sapphires, emeralds, and garnets, is scheduled for auction on March 26th.

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Cargo Ship Collision off UK Coast Leaves One Dead, Captain Detained

A Russian-captained cargo ship, Solong, collided with a US tanker, Stena Immaculate, near Hull, UK, causing a large fire, jet fuel spill, and one missing presumed dead; the captain is in custody on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence, and the ship had previously failed multiple safety insp...

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Life Below Water

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