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Shell's Jackdaw Gas Platform: Court Ruling Delays Drilling, but Installation Proceeds

A Scottish court ruled that the previous UK government unlawfully approved Shell's Jackdaw gas platform and Rosebank oilfield due to inadequate environmental assessments, halting drilling until new permissions are granted; however, Shell plans to install the Jackdaw platform this spring, pending new...

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Rugeley Reflects Rise of Populism in Britain

In Rugeley, England, the closure of an Amazon warehouse and economic hardship have fueled support for populist leaders, as evidenced by significant local support for the Reform UK party and the admiration expressed by residents for Donald Trump's decisive style of politics.

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UK Government Announces Welfare Reform to Curb \£100bn Sickness Benefit Costs

The UK government will implement welfare reforms to reduce the \£100bn projected cost of sickness benefits by the next election, aiming to incentivize work and address concerns over system abuse, despite political opposition from Labour.

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Mandelson Reverses Stance on Trump, Citing Changed Circumstances

British Ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, reversed his 2019 criticism of President Trump, describing his previous comments as "ill-judged", citing changed circumstances and Trump's reelection as key factors.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Government Fails to Curb Violence Against Women and Girls Amidst Worsening Epidemic

A UK government report criticizes the failing efforts to combat violence against women and girls (VAWG), revealing a worsening epidemic despite past strategies and promises; sexual assault prevalence rose from 3.4% to 4.3% annually, while the Home Office underspent its VAWG budget by 15% on average.

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Gender Equality
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Prince Andrew Aide Admits Newsnight Interview Was 'Ill-Advised' in Letters to Alleged Chinese Spy

Prince Andrew's aide, Dominic Hampshire, admitted in letters to alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo that the Duke's 2019 Newsnight interview was "ill-advised", thanking Yang for his support in managing the fallout and highlighting efforts to improve Andrew's reputation in China.

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Prince Andrew: A Valuable Communication Channel for China?

Newly released court documents reveal Prince Andrew was viewed as a "valuable communication channel" by China, prompting a UK ban on alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, who cultivated close ties with the Duke of York and potentially British politicians, raising national security concerns.

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Electoral Commission Probes Labour Over Potential EU Funding

The UK Electoral Commission is investigating claims that the Labour Party received indirect funding from the EU via a joint conference and publication with the Fabian Society, following a 30,000 GBP fine against the EU-funded FEPS think tank for this collaboration.

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Channel 4 Docuseries Sparks Debate on Asylum Seekers

Channel 4's "Go Back to Where You Came From" follows British citizens recreating asylum seekers' journeys, sparking polarized reactions and raising crucial questions about immigration and media influence.

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Reform MP avoids suspension despite assault conviction

Reform UK MP James McMurdock, convicted of assaulting his girlfriend in 2006, will not face suspension despite a recent report highlighting a worsening epidemic of violence against women and girls in the UK; his conviction was not disclosed prior to election.

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Gender Equality
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Emails Contradict Prince Andrew's Statement on Epstein Contact

Newly released emails contradict Prince Andrew's claim that his last contact with Jeffrey Epstein was in December 2010, revealing communication between them until at least February 2011, including an exchange on the day a photo of Andrew with Virginia Giuffre emerged; this is part of a legal case ag...

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Conservative Party Faces Major Donor Shift to Reform UK

The Conservative party is experiencing a significant drop in donations as wealthy donors shift their support to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, raising concerns about the party's electoral strategy and fundraising capabilities ahead of the next general election.

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