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Latin Program Axed: Disadvantaged Students Face Wider Education Gap

The UK government's cancellation of a \£4 million Latin teaching program in state schools has sparked controversy, with academics citing its importance for disadvantaged students and highlighting regional disparities in access to classical subjects, while the government points to budget constraints.

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Belfast Factory to Supply 5,000 Missiles to Ukraine in £1.6bn Deal

The Thales missile factory in Belfast will supply 5,000 air defense missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth up to £1.6bn, creating 200 jobs; this follows a previous £162m order and involves a Ukrainian partner for manufacturing launchers and command vehicles.

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UK Refuses \£50 Million Payment to Rwanda Amidst Migrant Deal Dispute

The UK government will not pay Rwanda the remaining \£50 million ($64 million) from a cancelled migrant deal, despite Rwanda's claim of breach of trust and legal obligation, following the UK's suspension of bilateral aid due to Rwanda's alleged support for the M23 rebel group.

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Rwanda Demands £50 Million from Britain over Cancelled Asylum Deal

Rwanda is demanding £50 million (US\$63.62 million) from Britain for cancelling their asylum deal, citing broken trust after Britain imposed sanctions on Rwanda over its alleged involvement in the Congolese conflict; the deal, scrapped by Britain last July, had already cost Britain £700 million (US\...

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UK Places Iran on Highest Tier of Foreign Influence Scheme

The UK government has placed Iran on the highest tier of its Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, requiring all Iranian state actors operating within the UK to register or face up to five years in prison; this follows the recent uncovering of twenty Iran-backed plots in the UK since 2022.

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UK Places Iran on Highest Tier of Foreign Influence Scheme

The UK government has designated Iran as the first country placed on the highest tier of its new foreign influence registration scheme (FIRS), citing Iran's increasingly assertive actions and a need for enhanced counter-measures against state-linked organizations, including a potential proscription ...

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Starmer Unveils Four-Point Plan for Ukraine, Seeking US-Backed Peace Deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a four-point plan to aid Ukraine, including continued military and financial support, a 'coalition of the willing' to pressure Russia, and ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty in any peace deal, following a summit with 18 leaders including Zelensky.

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Rotherham Sexual Abuse Case: Two Men Convicted

A Sheffield Crown Court found two men, Romulad Stefan Houphouet and Absolom Sigiyo, guilty of multiple sexual offenses against two teenage girls, while a third, Jacek Brzozowski, admitted to one charge; the abuse, spanning six months, highlights the ongoing issue of child sexual exploitation in Roth...

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Parents Deny Manslaughter in Shaken Baby Death

A four-month-old girl, Lexi Wilband, died in April 2020 from fatal brain injuries caused by being violently shaken at her home in Newent, Gloucestershire; her parents, Melissa Wilband and Jack Wheeler, deny manslaughter and causing or allowing her death.

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UK to Ban Exploitative Zero-Hours Contracts for Agency Workers

The UK government will ban exploitative zero-hours contracts for agency workers, requiring minimum guaranteed hours and compensation for short-notice shift changes, as part of an employment bill amendment addressing concerns about worker exploitation and impacting approximately 900,000 agency worker...

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Rotherham Child Sex Abuse: Two Men Found Guilty of Rape

Two men were found guilty of multiple rapes of two teenage girls who were residents of a Rotherham children's home between 2010 and 2011, highlighting the ongoing impact of Operation Stovewood's investigation into child sexual exploitation in the town.

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UK, France to Present Ukraine Peace Plan to US

UK Prime Minister Starmer announced a joint UK-France peace plan for Ukraine, to be presented to the US following a recent disagreement between Ukrainian and US presidents; the plan emphasizes a European-led security guarantee and increased European defense spending.

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