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UK Cuts Foreign Aid to Boost Military Spending Amidst US Pressure

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced cuts to foreign aid to fund a military spending increase, aiming to reach 3% of GDP by the next parliament, driven by public support, US pressure, and the need to shore up European defense against Russia.

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No Poverty
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UK Newspapers Protest Labour's AI Copyright Weakening

British newspapers launched a joint campaign, "Make It Fair," protesting the Labour government's proposal to weaken copyright laws, allowing AI companies to use copyrighted material without compensation, potentially harming the creative industries.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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UK to Scrap Automated Benefit Deduction Program After Court Ruling

A UK court ruling deemed the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) automated system for deducting tenant benefits unlawful, prompting the government to scrap the program and initiate a review of similar practices, affecting tens of thousands of deduction requests annually.

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Reduced Inequality
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Head of NHS England Resigns Amidst Criticism

Amanda Pritchard, the first woman to lead NHS England, resigned on Tuesday after facing criticism from MPs for insufficient drive in reforming the health service; Sir James Mackey will serve as interim CEO.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Farmer Protests Erupt Over UK Inheritance Tax Policy

UK Environment Secretary Steve Reed faced angry protests at the National Farmers' Union conference over a new 20% inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million, starting April 2026, despite announcing policy sweeteners including a £30 million investment in stewardship schemes and a five-year e...

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No Poverty
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Labour Cuts Aid Budget to Fund Defence: A Self-Imposed Risk to Global Stability

Labour's decision to cut the UK's aid budget by £5-6 billion to fund a defense spending increase is criticized for undermining global stability and prioritizing fiscal discipline over addressing the root causes of conflict; this aligns with Trump's approach and may hinder the UK's foreign policy.

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Sunak Backs Nationwide Prostate Cancer Screening

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is endorsing a campaign for nationwide prostate cancer screening in the UK, driven by a new, highly accurate blood test and the impact of the disease on his personal life, aiming to save thousands of lives.

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Good Health and Well-being
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British Muslim Network Launches to Advocate for 4 Million Muslims

Prominent British Muslims launched the British Muslim Network (BMN) to directly influence government policy, addressing decades of non-engagement and countering negative stereotypes affecting 4 million British Muslims, focusing on health, education, immigration, and economic issues.

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Reduced Inequality
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Jailed MP Amesbury Urged to Resign

Mike Amesbury, the MP for Runcorn and Helsby, was jailed for 10 weeks for assaulting a man in October, prompting calls for his resignation from various political figures, including the Conservative Party and Reform UK.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Labour Cracks Down on Government Credit Card Spending Amidst Concerns of Abuse

Labour is launching a review of government credit card spending following reports of excessive spending by civil servants on items such as luxury meals, crystal glasses, and team-building exercises, prompting concerns about public trust and financial accountability.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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House of Lords Urged to Tighten Restrictions on Peers' Paid Political Advice

A Guardian investigation found that over 10% of House of Lords members receive payments for political advice, prompting calls for tighter restrictions to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust, unlike the House of Commons which banned paid advocacy for MPs in October 2024.

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Waspi Group Launches £10.5 Billion Legal Challenge Against UK Government

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group is pursuing legal action against the UK government, demanding £10.5 billion in compensation for 3.6 million women born in the 1950s who weren't adequately informed of state pension age increases, despite the government's acknowledgement of mal...

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Gender Equality

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