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From Weight Loss to England: Powerlifter's Journey

Archie Cleverley, a 23-year-old lorry technician from Ipswich, initially joined a gym to lose weight but is now a junior Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation champion, sponsored by his employer, and will soon compete for England in Luxembourg.

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Scotland-England Border to Get £10 Million Landmark

Revised plans for a £10 million Star of Caledonia landmark on the Scotland-England border near Gretna Green were submitted, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy; construction is expected to start next spring, finishing in spring 2027.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Record-High Norovirus Cases Strain England's Hospitals

England's hospitals are experiencing record-high norovirus levels, with 1,160 beds filled daily last week—a 22% increase from the previous week, adding pressure to an already strained NHS battling winter illnesses.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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NHS Launches First Breast Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign

The NHS England launched its first breast cancer screening awareness campaign to increase participation, which is currently at 64.6%, aiming to reach 80% by 2025-26 to detect thousands more cancers at an early stage and save lives.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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England's OfS Faces Criticism for Disproportionate Fees on Smaller Universities

University leaders in England are criticizing the Office for Students (OfS) for its fee structure, which charges smaller institutions up to 20 times more per student than larger universities, exacerbating financial pressures within the sector during a financial crisis and potentially impacting educa...

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Quality Education
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UK Announces £350M for Affordable Housing, Targeting Rogue Landlords

The UK government announced an additional £350 million for affordable housing, totaling £850 million, to build 1.5 million homes and combat substandard housing conditions caused by rogue landlords through a new licensing scheme and housing benefit restrictions.

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Reduced Inequality
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Gestational Diabetes Rate Three Times Higher in English Prisons

Data reveals a three-fold higher rate of gestational diabetes among pregnant women in English prisons (12%) compared to the national average (4%), highlighting severe health risks and prompting calls for reform within the prison system and criminal justice system.

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60% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Dortmund Advances in Champions League Despite Underwhelming Performance

Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against Sporting Lisbon on February 19th, 2025, despite a subpar performance that saw them fail to convert several scoring opportunities, following their 3-0 victory in the first leg. This comes after a surpris...

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No Poverty
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NHS Cancer Care Failings Affect Half of Patients

A National Cancer Audit reveals that up to half of cancer patients in England and Wales may not receive the right treatment, with significant variations between hospitals, highlighting issues with prostate, kidney, and colon cancer care.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Post-Pandemic Work-From-Home Trend Impacts School Attendance in England

England's school attendance rates have dropped significantly since the pandemic, with persistent absences rising to 24% in state secondary schools in 2022-23, largely due to parents working from home and impacting children's routines, alongside other factors like mental health and insufficient schoo...

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Quality Education
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England Launches New Land Use Framework to Optimize Resource Management

England launched a new land use framework to optimize land use based on its inherent capabilities; integrating existing data into one accessible map to improve government policy and provide citizens access to crucial information.

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Climate Action
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UK Government Announces £350 Million for Affordable Housing

The UK government announced a £300 million investment to build 2,800 affordable homes and an additional £50 million for families in temporary housing, alongside plans to curb benefits for rogue landlords and build 1.5 million homes over the course of the Parliament.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities

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