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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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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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Peer Facilitated Meeting Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns in UK Nuclear Funding

Lord Ian Duncan, a Conservative peer with share options in Canadian nuclear firm Terrestrial Energy, facilitated a meeting between the company's CEO and a UK energy minister while the company sought government funding; this raises questions about potential House of Lords rule violations.

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UK Anti-Muslim Hate Monitor Faces Funding Scrutiny

Tell Mama, a UK anti-Muslim hate monitoring group receiving £6m in funding since 2012, faced a funding pause due to concerns about transparency and data reporting raised by a Muslim peer, leading to an open bidding process for the contract.

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NHS Cancer Care Reforms Following Sir Chris Hoy's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

The UK government is investing £16 million with Prostate Cancer UK to improve early detection and is working to modernize the NHS to improve cancer care, following the recent diagnosis of six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy with terminal prostate cancer, and the death of constituent Nathan...

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UK Rejects US Tariff Retaliation, NHS Recruitment Exceeds Targets, Hillsborough Law Delayed

The UK government refuses to retaliate against US tariffs, focusing on negotiations; over 1,500 new GPs were recruited, exceeding targets; and the Hillsborough Law's implementation is delayed due to difficulties in establishing a strong 'duty of candour'.

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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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Gender Equality
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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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Assisted Dying Bill Debate Postponed

The UK Parliament's debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, aiming to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults, has been delayed until May 16th due to concerns over insufficient time for MPs to review amendments and campaign for local elections, potentially jeopardizing the ...

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UK Teacher Shortage: A Gender Imbalance

The UK has a significant shortage of male teachers, with Now Teach, a teacher-training charity, highlighting a gender imbalance in applications and training. Only 40% of male teacher applicants are accepted into training programs compared to 67% of women, and male representation is even lower in ear...

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Labour Faces Reform UK Challenge in Runcorn By-election Amidst Economic Uncertainty

The upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election reveals a challenge for Labour due to voter dissatisfaction with their handling of economic anxieties and immigration concerns, with Reform UK capitalizing on this sentiment by promising stricter immigration and tax cuts.

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