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UK Police Report: Hindu Extremists, Far-Right Groups Form Anti-Muslim Alliance

A UK police report reveals an alliance between British Hindu extremists, linked to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and far-right groups, driven by shared anti-Muslim sentiment; the extremists are suspected of interfering in British elections by directing Hindu voters.

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UK Government to Overrule Sentencing Council Guidelines

The UK government will likely introduce legislation to overrule new Sentencing Council guidelines recommending pre-sentence reports for minority groups, beginning April 2024, following accusations of creating "two-tier justice".

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Starmer Condemns Briefings Targeting Female Cabinet Ministers

Labour leader Keir Starmer intervened after a female minister complained about leaks and briefings targeting women in his cabinet, including Bridget Phillipson, Liz Kendall, and Yvette Cooper, prompting concerns about a toxic atmosphere and fueling discussions about his successor.

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Gender Equality
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UK Ministers Accepted Hospitality 3,500 Times in Five Years, Raising Concerns of Undue Influence

A study by Spotlight on Corruption found that UK ministers and officials accepted hospitality over 3,500 times in five years, with firms providing hospitality also securing numerous government meetings, raising concerns about potential undue influence and policy capture.

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UK Inheritance Tax and SFI Closure Threaten Family Farms

Twenty-four-year-old fifth-generation farmer Bridgette Baker discusses the challenges facing family farms in Somerset, UK, due to new inheritance tax rules and the closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) program, expressing concerns about the impact on the local economy and food prices.

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Zero Hunger
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Man Pleads Guilty to Second Threat Against MP

Benjamin Clarke, 31, from Bishop Auckland, pleaded guilty at Durham Crown Court to a second charge of threatening to kill his MP, Sam Rushworth, in February 2024, following previous threats in August 2023, and remains in custody awaiting sentencing on May 12th.

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England to Offer Free Emergency Contraception in All Pharmacies

England will make emergency contraception free at all pharmacies nationwide later this year to address regional disparities in access and reduce pressure on general practitioners, aligning with similar policies already in place across other UK regions for up to 17 years.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Parliament to Vote on Disability Benefit Cuts Amidst Lack of Employment Impact Data

The UK Parliament is to vote on Labour's disability benefit cuts before receiving an employment impact assessment, potentially pushing 300,000 people into poverty, despite a promised £1bn support package; the vote is expected before the end of July, while the assessment is expected in late October.

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No Poverty
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Stonewall Pushes for Inclusive Ban on LGBTQ+ Conversion Practices Amidst Global Backlash

Stonewall's new CEO, Simon Blake, is pushing for a UK ban on conversion practices inclusive of all LGBTQ+ people, citing new research showing 17% of LGBTQ+ Britons have experienced physical assault, 10% exorcism, and 12% corrective rape as conversion attempts, despite criticism that it may impact pa...

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Gender Equality
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Sentencing Council Rejects Calls to Remove Ethnicity from Sentencing Guidelines

England and Wales' Sentencing Council rejected calls to remove ethnicity as a sentencing factor, sparking controversy; new guidelines recommend pre-sentence reports for ethnic minorities, effective April 2024.

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Corporate Hospitality Skews Access to Ministers: Report

A report reveals that businesses receive 23 times more access to ministers than charities in five key departments, raising concerns about potential undue influence from corporate hospitality and advocating for greater transparency and inclusivity in policymaking.

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Farage's Reality TV Appearance and Reform UK Campaign Launch

In late 2023, Nigel Farage, the 59-year-old former UKIP and Reform UK leader known as "Mr. Brexit," participated in the ITV reality show "I'm a Celebrity," showcasing a more relatable side despite minor on-screen conflicts. He subsequently launched Reform UK's local election campaign in Birmingham o...

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