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Self-Harm Rates in Women's Prisons 8.5 Times Higher Than Men's

A report reveals that self-harm rates in women's prisons are 8.5 times higher than in men's prisons due to inadequate basic care, including rules prohibiting machine washing of underwear and insufficient provision of essential items. This led to a rise in self-harm from 1,545 to 5,624 per 1,000 pris...

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theguardian.com
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15-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Sheffield School Stabbing

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after fatally stabbing 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose at All Saints Catholic high school in Sheffield on February 3rd; the accused will appear in court on Wednesday, while the victim's family released a statement expressing their grief.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Endometriosis Significantly Impacts Women's Earnings and Employment in England

New research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in England reveals that women aged 25-54 diagnosed with endometriosis experience an average £56 monthly decrease in earnings and a 2.7 percentage point drop in employment probability four to five years post-diagnosis, highlighting the conditio...

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Hoarding Crisis: Innovative Council Programs Offer Cost-Effective Solutions

Hoarding disorder, affecting 2.5% to 6% of the population, causes dangerous living conditions, as evidenced by 1,036 hoarding-related fires in London in 2022 resulting in 186 injuries and 10 deaths; innovative council programs provide cost-effective solutions, saving money and lives.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Gang Leader Jailed for £10 Million Drug and Money Laundering Operation

Timmy Donovan, previously convicted of manslaughter, was sentenced to 14 years for leading a £10 million drug and money-laundering operation uncovered via encrypted EncroChat messages; six individuals were convicted.

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Sheffield School Stabbing: 15-Year-Old Dies

15-year-old Harvey Willgoose was fatally stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield, England on Monday; a 15-year-old suspect is in custody; the school and community mourn the loss of a beloved student.

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UK Transfers Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius Amid National Security Concerns

The UK government agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, including the strategically important Diego Garcia military base, sparking parliamentary debate over national security and the £9-£18 billion cost of a 99-year lease.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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UK's New EV Tax Hikes Raise Concerns About Adoption Rates

The UK government introduced a new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for electric vehicles starting April 1st, 2025, costing owners £195 annually, plus an additional £425 for vehicles over £40,000, potentially slowing EV adoption and impacting manufacturers' ability to meet sales targets.

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Climate Action
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British Soldier Sentenced for Spying for Iran

A former British soldier, Daniel Abed Khalife, was sentenced to 14 years and three months imprisonment for spying for Iran between 2019 and 2022, involving the acquisition and transmission of sensitive military data and a subsequent escape from Wandsworth Prison.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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UK Medical Students Face Financial Crisis, Threatening NHS Workforce

Facing financial difficulties, UK medical students are forced to sell belongings, take on large debts, and even live in vans to afford their studies; a survey shows 43% considered leaving their courses due to financial pressures.

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Letby Case: Expert Panel Challenges Convictions, Suggests Medical Negligence

A panel of 14 international medical experts has presented alternative causes of death in the cases of infants previously linked to convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby, suggesting natural causes or medical negligence, prompting a review of her conviction by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

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Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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Post-Brexit Border Failures Allow Illegal Meat into UK

Post-Brexit border checks are failing to prevent illegal meat from entering the UK, leading to widespread availability of uninspected products in shops, despite government claims of robust controls; a senior health official blames the system's design and funding issues.

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