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UK Prison Attack: Three Officers Seriously Injured by Brother of Manchester Bomber

Three prison officers in a high-security UK prison were severely injured by Hashem Abedi, brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, using boiling oil and a makeshift weapon; two remain in serious condition.

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Delays in UK Cross-Party Social Care Talks Jeopardize NHS Reform

Cross-party talks on UK social care reform, planned for February, have been delayed, jeopardizing Labour's NHS reform plans and sparking criticism amid concerns about the government's commitment to the issue, despite previous warnings from Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

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UK Childminder Jailed for Tweet, Sparks Free Speech Debate

A British childminder received a 31-month prison sentence for a tweet expressing violent sentiments following the Southport murders, prompting criticism from Boris Johnson who claims it damages the UK's reputation for free speech.

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Post Office Horizon Scandal: Increased Compensation Still Insufficient for Oldest Victim

Betty Brown, 92, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal, had her compensation offer increased to 60% of her claim, but she says it is still not enough, highlighting ongoing issues with the compensation process despite over £892 million being paid to over 6,200 claimants.

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Green's Challenge to Parliamentary Privilege Fails

British businessman Philip Green's attempt to overturn parliamentary privilege in the European Court of Human Rights after being named in the House of Lords for alleged bullying and abuse at his Arcadia Group failed, reinforcing the principle of free speech in Parliament.

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UK to Proceed with Local Grooming Gang Inquiries Amid Funding and Independence Concerns

The UK government will conduct local inquiries into child sexual abuse grooming gangs in five towns, allocating £5 million despite facing accusations of insufficient funding and independence concerns, following a previous decision against a national inquiry.

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UK Announces Economic Stimulus Package Amidst Global Uncertainty

The UK government announced a plan to ease pressure on British car manufacturers, build a new theme park, and reopen Doncaster Airport, reporting a 0.5% economic growth, amidst global economic uncertainty and rising costs, aiming to improve living standards and support key industries.

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Anne Scargill, Miners' Strike Activist, Dies at 83

Anne Scargill, co-founder of Women Against Pit Closures and prominent activist during the 1984-85 miners' strike, died at age 83 on Thursday after living with dementia; her activism, born from her background as a miner's daughter and wife of Arthur Scargill, significantly impacted the movement and i...

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UK Government Faces Cover-Up Accusations in Grooming Gang Inquiries

Amid accusations of a cover-up, the UK government insists that investigations into grooming gangs in five English towns are ongoing, despite shifting to a more flexible funding approach for victim support, audits, and inquiries, prompting outrage from various quarters.

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Sunak Awards Peerages and Knighthoods in Resignation Honours List

Rishi Sunak awarded peerages to seven allies, including Michael Gove, and knighthoods to several former cabinet ministers in his resignation honours list, prompting criticism from opposition parties about rewarding political loyalty and expanding the House of Lords.

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Targeted Prostate Cancer Screening Urged to Save Black Men's Lives

Black men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer, often without symptoms; a campaigner warns of preventable deaths without a targeted NHS screening program, backed by politicians including the Prime Minister and Health Secretary.

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Welsh Parliament to Vote on Assisted Dying Legislation

The Welsh Parliament will vote on whether to allow a UK law legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults over 18 to apply in Wales; this follows a previous Senedd vote against a broader assisted dying proposal, and the UK government's neutral stance raises questions about the balance of power...

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