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Finland Suggests France or UK Lead EU Engagement with Russia on Ukraine

Following a summit in Paris, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö proposed that France or the UK should lead European efforts to engage with Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict, as part of a broader strategy to coordinate support for Ukraine which includes a pledge of €17 billion in military aid.

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UK Government Faces Legal Challenge over Disruptive Private School VAT Increase

The UK government's decision to implement a 20% VAT on private school fees on January 1st, 2025, aims to raise over £900 million, despite warnings of significant disruption to 54,000 students and potential school closures, triggering a legal challenge based on human rights violations.

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Petition Demands Graduated Driving Licenses After Teen Crash Deaths

Three teenagers died in a car crash in July 2022 in North Yorkshire, prompting their mothers to deliver a 100,000-signature petition to Downing Street calling for stricter graduated driving license laws for young drivers to prevent future tragedies, which the government is currently not considering.

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Chinese Student Convicted of Rape, Over 80 Potential Victims

A Chinese PhD student, Zhenhao Zou, was convicted of raping 10 women but may have over 80 victims based on police evidence, including videos and new witness testimonies; victims reside in the UK, China, Australia, Middle East, and Europe.

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Environment Agency Reviews UK Tire Exports to India After Illegal Burning Exposed

Following a BBC investigation revealing that millions of UK waste tires exported to India for recycling are instead being illegally burned, causing significant environmental damage and health issues, the Environment Agency launched a review and will send a delegation to India.

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64% of British Jewish Employees Experienced Workplace Antisemitism Since October 7 Massacre

A survey of 427 British Jewish employees found that 64% experienced workplace antisemitism since the October 7 massacre, with most incidents occurring during conversations (211) and via digital communications (211), highlighting a significant issue of safety and inclusion.

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Milei's Conciliatory Falklands Stance Sparks Controversy in Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei expressed hope that Falkland Islanders might one day choose Argentine sovereignty, sparking criticism from rivals who view it as a concession to Britain and a betrayal of those who fought in the 1982 Falklands War.

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Missed Warning Signs in Child Stabbing Case Expose Systemic Failures

A 24-year-old man, David, who was stabbed 18 times by his mother at age nine, reveals systemic failures in the South Gloucestershire Council's child protection system, as highlighted in a serious case review delayed for years, showing missed opportunities for intervention due to lack of inter-agency...

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Near-Miss at Morton Junction: Rail Workers Escape 78mph Train by Seconds

On November 27, 2024, a near-miss occurred at Morton Junction when track workers were almost struck by a 78mph train due to a location mix-up causing the workers to be on an active track section with only two seconds to react, resulting in an investigation and safety improvements.

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Acquitted Sikh Jailed in Solitary

A British Sikh, Jagtar Singh Johal, acquitted on one of nine terror charges in India after seven years in prison, has been moved to solitary confinement, prompting criticism of the Indian government and concern from his family and the UK government.

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British Activist Remains Jailed in India Despite Acquittal

British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, acquitted of terrorism charges in India on March 4th, remains imprisoned in solitary confinement under 24-hour surveillance, facing identical charges in another case; his family alleges this is a clear example of double jeopardy and that the British governme...

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Met Police Apologizes for Victim-Blaming in Predatory Officer Case

The Metropolitan Police apologized to a woman, Lorraine, for victim-blaming and failing to investigate her claims of predatory behavior by former PC Phil Hunter over seven years, despite evidence of similar misconduct against another woman.

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