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Badenoch's Grooming Scandal Inquiry Call: Politics or Principle?

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's recent calls for a public inquiry into the grooming scandal have raised questions about her motivations, given the government's previous rejection of such inquiries and the timing of her advocacy, coinciding with increased media attention.

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HS2 Cost Soars to £100 Billion Amidst Management Failures and Alleged Fraud

The UK government's mismanagement of the HS2 high-speed rail project led to a massive cost increase from £20 billion in 2012 to potentially £100 billion, caused by poor contract negotiation, design changes, and alleged fraud within the supply chain, resulting in potential delays and calls for reform...

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HS2 Project Delayed Again: Costs Soar, Fraud Allegations Emerge

The UK government will announce another delay to the HS2 high-speed rail project on Wednesday, pushing back the London to Birmingham opening beyond 2033 due to £37 billion in cost overruns since 2012 and potential fraud by subcontractors.

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Starmer Defends Stance on Grooming Gangs Inquiry After Casey Report

Sir Keir Starmer defended his past opposition to a national inquiry into grooming gangs, citing inaction by past governments, but now supports one following Baroness Casey's report revealing authorities avoided addressing perpetrator ethnicity data, prompting calls for accountability.

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MI6 Appoints First Female Head

MI6 appointed Blaise Metreweli as its first female head, C, in a move that challenges long-standing gender biases in intelligence agencies; she currently runs Q branch and will take over in the autumn.

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Scotland to End Two-Child Benefits Cap in March 2026

The Scottish government will end the two-child benefits cap from March 2026, providing payments to affected families, costing an estimated \$140-150 million initially, to alleviate child poverty and counter UK policy.

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Kneecap Faces Terror Charges in London Court

Belfast rap group Kneecap appeared in Westminster Magistrates Court in London today on terror charges related to an alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a concert last November; the group denies the charges and claims it's part of a smear campaign for their activism regarding the Palestinian confl...

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UK Psychiatrists Raise Concerns Over Assisted Dying Bill

The Royal College of Psychiatrists expresses "professional trepidation" over the UK's assisted dying bill, citing inadequate patient assessments, insufficient psychiatrist numbers for panels, and concerns over capacity assessment. Three medical royal colleges now share these concerns, which have not...

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UK Parliament Decriminalizes Late-Term Abortions

The UK Parliament voted 379 to 137 to decriminalize abortions after 24 weeks in England and Wales, removing the threat of prosecution for women in what supporters say are "desperate circumstances".

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UK Anti-Abortion Activism Grows Amidst Potential Legal Changes

A small anti-abortion protest in Birmingham, UK, highlights growing activism against potential changes to UK abortion laws, fueled by US political influences and mirroring recent legal challenges surrounding abortion buffer zones and silent prayer outside clinics.

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Casey Report Exposes Systemic Failure in Protecting Girls from Grooming Gang Abuse

The Casey report details the systemic failure of British authorities to protect thousands of girls from grooming gang abuse, involving police, councils, and MPs, and calls for investigations into every council and police force.

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Hospices Face Uncertainty Amid Assisted Dying Bill Debate

The Assisted Dying bill in England and Wales is creating uncertainty among hospices, who are concerned about funding and the potential impact on patient care, as a key Commons vote is expected this Friday; hospices provide palliative care to thousands of patients and rely heavily on charitable donat...

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