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Reeves Faces Criticism Over Welfare Cuts in Wales

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement, which includes tightening Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility rules affecting over 250,000 Welsh residents, has been criticised by Labour MP Steve Witherden who calls for a wealth tax instead, triggering discussions between the UK and Welsh go...

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England's Sewage Pollution Remains High Despite Investment

England's sewage spills decreased by 2.9% in 2024 compared to 2023, but their duration increased by 0.2%, totaling over 3.6 million hours, despite government investments and new legislation; investigations are underway into whether the government's cleanup plans are sufficient.

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Labour MPs Rebel Against Welfare Cuts, Challenging Chancellor's Fiscal Policy

Labour MPs are rebelling against planned welfare cuts revealed in a government impact assessment showing increased poverty, creating internal conflict and challenging the Chancellor's fiscal approach.

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Just Stop Oil Ends Disruptive Protests, Claims Policy Victory

The U.K. climate group Just Stop Oil announced it will end its disruptive protests by the end of April, claiming success in influencing government policy to halt new oil and gas exploration despite facing significant public criticism and legal repercussions.

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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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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 Considers Scrapping Tech Tax to Avoid US Tariffs

The UK government is considering scrapping a £800 million annual tax on tech giants' online revenue to potentially avoid US tariffs, prompting concerns from Labour MPs about the optics of this decision alongside recent benefit cuts.

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Just Stop Oil Ends Disruptive Protests, Shifts to New Climate Activism Strategy

The climate group Just Stop Oil is ending its three-year campaign of disruptive protests, claiming success in influencing government policy and preventing billions of barrels of oil extraction, but citing increasingly harsh laws and the need for a new strategy to address global warming and corporate...

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Labour's Fiscal Policy Projected to Increase Child Poverty

A cross-party group of MPs, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, warned that Labour's current fiscal policy will cause child poverty to rise for the first time in history under a Labour government, pushing an additional 250,000 people, including 50,000 children, into poverty by 2030, accord...

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Reeves Will Not Accept Free Concert Tickets Again Following Backlash

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves accepted £600 in free concert tickets, initially defending her actions due to security concerns but later stating she will not accept such gifts again following public criticism; this prompted a debate on ministerial ethics.

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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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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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