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UK Study Reveals Widespread Economic Abuse Against Women

A study reveals over four million UK women experienced economic abuse in the past year, with disproportionate impact on minority women in London, highlighting the need for a multi-sectoral approach to address this "national emergency".

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Gender Equality
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Suffolk Man's 19-Year Advocacy After Father's Sexual Abuse Conviction

Connor Parker, 25, from Suffolk, has waived his anonymity to speak out about the 19-year sentence given to his father, Timothy Neale, for sexually abusing him from age 12; he is advocating for better support for male victims navigating the court system, highlighting significant delays and lack of su...

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Gender Equality
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UK Campaign Targets Hair Discrimination Against Black Women

Black and mixed-race women in North East England and Cumbria are campaigning for a new law to prohibit unwanted hair touching and pressure to conform to Western hairstyles, citing numerous instances of discrimination and the inadequacy of current laws.

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Gender Equality
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England to Reform Water Industry Following Record Pollution and Bill Hikes

A report on England's water industry recommends smart meters and a new regulator to prevent future large water bill increases, amid record pollution incidents and criticism of corporate greed; water bills have risen by £10 per month on average.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Rochdale Community Unearths Centuries of History in Regeneration Project

A two-week community dig in Rochdale, involving over 600 people, unearthed artifacts from the 17th-19th centuries at the Broadfield slopes, revealing the town's rich history as part of a larger £3 million regeneration project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Midwife Shortage: Funding Cuts Leave Graduates Jobless

Aimee Peach, a student midwife facing unemployment despite completing 2,300 hours of unpaid placement and a national midwife shortage caused by funding cuts and recruitment freezes, is calling for guaranteed NHS jobs for newly qualified midwives to avoid a critical workforce crisis.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK to Lower Voting Age to 16 for Next General Election

The UK government plans to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the next general election, a move praised by some parties but criticized by others, potentially marking the biggest electoral change since 1969.

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Quality Education
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Ransomware Attack Bankrupts UK Transport Company, Highlights Cybersecurity Failures

A ransomware attack targeting KNP, a Northamptonshire transport company, resulted in the loss of all data, leading to its closure and 700 job losses after a hacker guessed an employee's password; this is one of tens of thousands of UK businesses affected.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Four Arrested at Liverpool Pro-Palestine Protest Following Palestine Action Ban

Four people were arrested in Liverpool on Sunday for allegedly supporting the banned group Palestine Action during a pro-Palestine protest; over 100 arrests occurred nationwide following the group's June actions causing £7 million in damage to two Voyager aircraft at RAF Brize Norton.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Girlguiding Adds 72 New Badges Reflecting Evolving Girlhood

Girlguiding added 72 new badges, reflecting girls' interests in areas like environmental conservation and confidence-building, marking only the second time new badges have been introduced since its founding in 1909, with over 20,000 girls and volunteers involved in the design process.

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Quality Education
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Drug Dealer Jailed After Accidental Text to Police

Jack Johannesen, 23, from Sandy, Bedfordshire, was jailed for supplying cannabis and breaching bail after accidentally texting a police officer about his new drug line; police seized drugs, cash, and designer items.

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UK Re-establishes Ties with Syria Amidst Ongoing Conflict

The UK has reinstated diplomatic relations with Syria following a targeted killing of a terrorist leader and a visit by Foreign Secretary David Lammy, despite ongoing internal conflicts and the new government's ties to Islamist groups.

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