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UK Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Definition of "Woman" in Equality Act

The UK Supreme Court ruled that "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex, impacting transgender rights and shifting political responsibility.

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Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
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Birmingham Bin Strike Continues Amidst Concerns Over New Labor Laws

A strike by 170 Birmingham bin workers, ongoing since March 11, continues despite a council offer; only 40 remain unmoved, raising concerns about potential wider impacts of proposed pro-union labor law changes.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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UK Government Cuts Therapy Funding for Adopted Children

The UK government slashed funding for adopted children's therapy by 40%, reducing the Fair Access Limit from £5,000 to £3,000 within the £50 million Adoption and Special Guardianship Fund, sparking criticism for its handling of the announcement during parliamentary recess and concerns about impacts ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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DWP Reforms Carer's Allowance System

The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced major changes to its carer's allowance system, including investigating all suspected overpayments and raising the weekly earnings limit to £196, aiming to resolve a long-standing issue of unfair treatment and debt for claimants.

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No Poverty
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Fifteen Charged in UK Election Betting Scandal

Fifteen individuals, including Rishi Sunak's former aide, face charges under the Gambling Act 2005 for allegedly using insider knowledge of the 2024 general election date to place bets, with court appearances set for June 13th.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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No Evidence of 'Two-Tier Policing' in Southport Riot Response, Report Finds

A Home Affairs Committee report found no evidence of "two-tier policing" in the Southport riot response, concluding that police actions were justified by the high levels of violence and that 1,804 arrests and 1,072 charges had been made by January 22.

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Reform Challenges Labour in Red Wall Seats

Nigel Farage launched Reform's local election campaign in Durham, aiming to challenge Labour in its traditional strongholds, citing a recent poll showing Reform's support surging from 18% to 30% in Red Wall seats, while Keir Starmer has a -26% net rating. The local elections on May 1 will be the fir...

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Birmingham's Waste Crisis: Strike Highlights Austerity's Impact

A six-week refuse workers' strike in Birmingham, UK, caused by council cost-cutting measures following financial difficulties, has resulted in overflowing bins, particularly impacting poorer residents; the government urges a resolution, while the union proposes debt restructuring.

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Reduced Inequality
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U-turn on Chinese Steel Investment

UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds reversed his opposition to Chinese involvement in British steel after Downing Street clarified that there is no blanket ban on Chinese investment in essential industries; this sparked debate among various UK political parties about China's influence.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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UK Cuts Therapy Funding for Adopted Children by 40%

The UK government cut funding for therapy for adopted children in England by 40%, reducing the annual limit from £5,000 to £3,000 and eliminating separate assessment funding, despite maintaining the overall £50 million budget, causing distress for families and charities.

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Good Health and Well-being
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15 Charged in UK Election Betting Scandal

Fifteen people, including former Conservative lawmaker Craig Williams, were charged by the UK Gambling Commission on Monday with using insider knowledge to bet on the timing of last year's general election, which resulted in a landslide victory for the Labour Party.

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False Claims: Net-Zero Not to Blame for UK Steel Crisis

The UK government is taking emergency control of Britain's last remaining mass-produced virgin steel plant in Scunthorpe after its Chinese owner refused government support; despite claims by some politicians and media outlets that the UK's net zero policies are to blame, experts say this is false, c...

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