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River Charity Sues UK Government Over Thames Water's Pollution and Lack of Nationalization Policy

River Action is suing the UK environment secretary for failing to publish a policy on when to temporarily nationalize failing water companies, citing Thames Water's repeated serious pollution incidents as a clear case for special administration under the Water Industry Act 1991.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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UK Aligns Car Safety Rules with EU Standards Amid Post-Brexit Debate

The UK government will require new cars to have breathalysers and black box-style recorders, aligning with EU regulations to address post-Brexit cost discrepancies and prevent Northern Irish consumers from facing higher prices for new vehicles compared to the Republic of Ireland; this has sparked po...

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Labour Settles \£2 Million in Lawsuits Over Leaked Antisemitism Dossier

The Labour Party settled legal claims from 20 former staff members, costing nearly \£2 million, related to a leaked internal document detailing antisemitism and factional disputes under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership; the total cost related to this document exceeds \£4 million.

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Trump Urges Starmer to Cut Taxes, Curb Immigration

During a Scottish press conference, Donald Trump advised UK Labour leader Keir Starmer to cut taxes and reduce immigration to counter Nigel Farage, citing almost 20,000 illegal Channel crossings in the first half of 2025 (a 50% increase from 2024) and Labour's record tax hikes as obstacles to electo...

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Lords Weakens Worker Rights in Employment Bill

The House of Lords amended the UK's employment rights bill, weakening protections for zero-hours contract workers and delaying unfair dismissal protections, prompting criticism from unions and a defense from peers who cited concerns from businesses and small employers.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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England's New Homes Lack Essential Community Infrastructure

Thousands of new homes are being built across England without crucial community infrastructure such as playgrounds, schools, and shops, leaving families without access to essential amenities; developers prioritize housing density over residents' needs, causing delays and disputes.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK's Planned Palestinian State Recognition Sparks Hostage Controversy

Sir Keir Starmer's announcement to recognize a Palestinian state in September has sparked controversy, with criticism from a British hostage held in Gaza and conflicting statements from UK government officials on the conditions for recognition, reflecting internal political pressures.

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Former Tory MP Defects to Reform UK

Former Conservative MP Adam Holloway defected to Reform UK today, citing the Conservative party's failure to address Britain's 'national peril' as his reason. This is the latest in a string of defections from the Conservatives to Reform UK since last year's general election.

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Farage's "Lawless Britain" Campaign Fuels Fear and Violence

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is using exaggerated claims of a crime surge linked to immigration to create a "lawless Britain" narrative, despite official statistics showing a long-term crime decline, potentially inciting violence against asylum seekers and undermining social cohesion.

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UK Government Job Site Adverts Sharia Law Role, Sparking MP Outrage

A job posting for a """Sharia Law Administrator""" on the UK government's job site sparked outrage from MPs who argue it promotes a parallel legal system, highlighting concerns about the up to 85 sharia courts operating in the UK and the role of the Find a Job platform.

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Pressure Mounts on Starmer to Recognize Palestinian Statehood

Amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, UK Labour Party MPs predict that their leader, Keir Starmer, will recognize Palestinian statehood by autumn due to pressure from his deputy, Angela Rayner, and over 130 other MPs who support the move, despite opposition from the Israeli ambassador and the Prime Mi...

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UK's Two-Party System Fractures Amid Rise of Reform and New Socialist Party

The UK's two-party system is fracturing due to the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform Party (polling at 28.4%) and a new socialist party, "Your Party," both chipping away at the established parties' support, potentially leading to no party holding a majority in the next parliament.

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