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UK Parliament Debates Year-Round Daylight Saving Time

Labour MP Alex Mayer is proposing a parliamentary debate on adopting "Churchill Time", a system where clocks are kept one hour ahead of GMT year-round, to reduce energy bills by £485 million and cut carbon emissions by over 400,000 tonnes annually; however, concerns exist about increased road accide...

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University of Sussex Fined £585,000 for Free Speech Breach

The University of Sussex was fined £585,000 by the Office for Students for failing to uphold freedom of speech, specifically concerning its Trans and Non-Binary Equality Policy which, the OfS argued, led to self-censorship; the university plans to challenge the ruling.

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UK's Conservative Party Considers Abandoning Net-Zero Commitment

The UK's Conservative Party is considering abandoning its net-zero emissions commitment, despite evidence of economic benefits, widespread public support, and global efforts towards green energy transitions, potentially harming the nation's economic standing and international influence.

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UK's Potential Net-Zero Abandonment Risks Economic Instability

The UK's Conservative government is considering abandoning its net-zero targets, despite evidence of economic benefits from green initiatives and the global push towards clean energy, risking economic instability and international isolation.

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Reeves's Treasury Faces Criticism Amidst Fiscal Tightrope Walk

Despite initial expectations of radical change, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves's seven months in office have been marked by criticism of the Treasury's return to a 'no' culture; her October budget allocated £100bn for public investment while prioritizing growth over net-zero targets, leading to welfare...

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Badenoch's £14,000 Net Zero Watch-Funded Trip Precedes Policy U-Turn

Kemi Badenoch and several shadow cabinet members enjoyed a £14,000, family-inclusive, Gloucestershire trip funded by Neil Record, chair of Net Zero Watch, a month before Badenoch reversed the party's net-zero commitment.

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Revised Assisted Dying Bill Faces UK Parliament Vote

The UK Parliament will vote on April 25th on a revised assisted dying bill, featuring key changes like removing the High Court's role and a four-year implementation delay due to NHS and court capacity concerns, despite high public support and Labour backing; unresolved issues remain regarding fundin...

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UK Chancellor Announces Additional Welfare Cuts Amidst Defense Spending Increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce £500 million in additional UK welfare cuts on Wednesday to address a budget shortfall, alongside a £2.2 billion increase in defense spending, prompting concerns about the impact on vulnerable populations and potential future tax increases.

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UK Government Announces 10,000 Civil Service Job Cuts

The UK government plans to cut civil service running costs by 15% by 2030, potentially eliminating 10,000 jobs through voluntary exit schemes already implemented in several departments, including the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs, the Foreign Office and Cabinet Office, with others to ...

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UK Labour Government Implements Austerity Measures, Raising Concerns

The UK government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, is implementing austerity measures including cuts to social programs and benefits, despite pre-election promises of a progressive agenda, raising concerns about its commitment to social welfare and potential electoral damage.

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MP Lowe Expelled After Harassment Report

A lawyer's report found "credible evidence" of harassment against former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe and his staff, leading to his expulsion from the party and separate police and parliamentary investigations. The report details victimisation, constant criticisms, and discriminatory behaviour, with the...

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Islamophobic Attacks Against London Mayor Sadiq Khan More Than Double

Analysis reveals a significant increase in Islamophobic social media posts targeting London Mayor Sadiq Khan, more than doubling in a year to almost 28,000 posts; X (formerly Twitter) hosts 89% of such posts since 2015, with a significant portion originating from the UK.

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