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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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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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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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UK Announces Statutory Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

Following months of pressure, including from Elon Musk, the UK government announced a statutory inquiry into grooming gangs after a review recommended the action, marking a significant shift from its initial stance.

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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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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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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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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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MPs Urge Regulatory Control Over Water Company Bonuses, Propose Non-Profit Model

A UK parliamentary report recommends that regulators pre-approve water company bonuses and dividends, and that the government explore a non-profit model for water companies in England, similar to Wales, to improve financial management and environmental protection, citing examples of irresponsible sp...

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UK Launches National Operation to Combat Grooming Gangs Amidst Cover-Up Claims

The UK government launched a national operation to fight grooming gangs, reopening over 800 cases and promising justice for victims following claims of a cover-up potentially involving hundreds of officials; a national inquiry is also underway.

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UK Government to Proceed with Welfare Reforms Despite Potential Rebellion

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the government will proceed with welfare reforms despite potential Labour party rebellion, affecting 1.3 million people, mainly through stricter disability benefit eligibility rules; the reforms aim to save £5 billion annually.

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