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UK Government Considers Stricter Online Safety Measures for Children

The UK government is considering stricter online safety measures for children, including a potential two-hour daily limit per social media app and a 10 PM curfew, to address concerns about harmful content and addiction, although critics argue that stronger and more effective legislation is needed to...

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Quality Education
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Welsh Rail Stations Await UK Funding Decision

Wales awaits a UK government decision next week on funding for five new train stations around Cardiff and Newport, with the Welsh government having presented a "solid business case" but facing concerns about historical funding disparities for rail projects compared to England.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Wales Calls for UK Government to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap

Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan is urging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to scrap the two-child benefit cap, a policy implemented in 2017 that limits means-tested benefits for families with more than two children born after April 2017, due to concerns about rising child poverty in Wales and the ...

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No Poverty
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Families Demand Answers in 1994 Chinook Crash Cover-Up Allegations

On June 2, 1994, a RAF Chinook helicopter crashed on the Mull of Kintyre, killing all 29 onboard; bereaved families are demanding answers and the release of documents sealed until 2094, citing concerns about potential cover-ups and the handling of the investigation.

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Thick of It" Scene Confirmed by British Cabinet Ministers

Armando Iannucci, creator of "The Thick of It", revealed that a scene depicting last-minute policy cancellations due to cost, forcing ministers to improvise, has been confirmed as a real-life experience by several cabinet ministers, highlighting the show's accurate portrayal of British government wo...

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Welsh Minister Challenges UK Government on Funding and Powers

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan is demanding more funding and powers from the UK government, challenging decisions on disability benefits and the winter fuel allowance, and prioritizing rail investment; a UK minister acknowledged the demands while emphasizing the need to balance competing interes...

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Reduced Inequality
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Sellafield Nuclear Cleanup Faces Criticism Over Cost, Safety, and Culture

A UK parliamentary report criticizes Sellafield's slow, costly nuclear waste cleanup, citing safety concerns, missed targets, a suboptimal workplace culture, and at least £127 million wasted on a paused project; the total cleanup cost is estimated at £136 billion and could take over 100 years.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Sodium Valproate Scandal

Karen Buck's four children developed severe disabilities after she was prescribed the epilepsy drug sodium valproate during pregnancy without being warned of the risks; her severely disabled daughter Bridget is now 27 and requires 24/7 care, and the UK government's inaction on compensation for affec...

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK to Lose £10 Billion on NatWest Bailout as Goodwin's Pension Soars

The UK government will lose almost £10 billion after selling its final NatWest stake, ending a 17-year recovery effort following a £45 billion 2008 bailout; meanwhile, former CEO Fred Goodwin receives an estimated £598,000 annual pension.

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Reviews Private Cross-Sex Hormone Prescriptions for Minors

The UK government is reviewing private cross-sex hormone prescriptions for under-18s following a High Court decision, with an expert panel reporting in July and the Health Secretary exploring legal options for private and overseas providers.

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UK-EU Deal Extends EU Fishing Access, Dividing Scottish Fishing Industry

A 12-year UK-EU deal extends EU fishing access to UK waters until 2038 in exchange for reduced trade barriers on food exports, causing controversy within the Scottish fishing industry, with some groups welcoming the deal while others condemn it as a capitulation to the EU.

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Life Below Water
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UK Faces High Court Challenge Over F-35 Exports to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

A UK High Court case challenges the government's continued supply of F-35 jet components to Israel, despite a partial suspension of arms export licenses following Israel's Gaza offensive that has killed over 61,700, with claimants citing violations of international law and potential complicity in wa...

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