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UK Social Care Crisis: \£32 Billion Cost of Inaction Demands Urgent Reform

A cross-party report reveals the UK's broken adult social care system is failing millions due to underfunding, costing \£32 billion annually, while reform, estimated at up to \£17 billion, is necessary to alleviate the strain on the NHS, local authorities, and 1.5 million unpaid carers.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Police Foil Iranian Terror Plot in London

British police arrested five individuals, primarily Iranian nationals, in London and other areas on suspicion of planning a terror attack; investigations are ongoing, and the threat level remains substantial.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Bloxwich Community Pantry Addresses UK Cost of Living Crisis

The Bloxwich Community Pantry, opened in January, offers affordable groceries to 178 members in the West Midlands, driven by the cost of living crisis and funded by a £200,000 council grant, with more pantries planned.

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Zero Hunger
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Kuwait Busts Major Drug Smuggling Ring

Kuwaiti authorities announced the successful interception of a large drug shipment from the UK, containing 50,000 Lyrica capsules, 3 kg of hashish, and 4 kg of a suspected liquid narcotic, linked to a fugitive Kuwaiti national with a five-year prison sentence.

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M&S Cyberattack Causes Millions in Daily Losses

A cyberattack, possibly by the Scattered Spider group using DragonForce malware, has crippled Marks & Spencer's IT systems, halting online orders, disrupting in-store operations, and causing estimated daily losses of millions of pounds.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Record London Marathon Applications Signal UK Running Boom

Over 1.1 million people applied for the 2026 London Marathon, exceeding the previous record; this, alongside a rise in women's participation and the success of initiatives like Parkrun, suggests a UK running boom driven by social engagement and increased accessibility.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Britain Commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Britain marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day with four days of commemorations in London and across the UK, including military parades, a flypast, beacon lighting, and services remembering those who served and died in World War II.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Low Paternity Leave Uptake in Britain Perpetuates Gender Inequality

In Britain, only 60% of fathers take paternity leave, primarily due to low pay (£187.18/week) and limited eligibility, despite evidence showing its benefits for families and children. Campaigners advocate for improved entitlements in the employment rights bill, pushing for longer paid leave and supp...

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Gender Equality
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Five Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terror Plot in England

Five men, four of whom are Iranian nationals, were arrested across England on Saturday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack targeting a specific location; counter-terror police are conducting searches in Greater Manchester, London, and Swindon.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NHS Eye Care Firms' £169m Profit Equals That of 100 PFI Hospital Contracts

Five private firms providing NHS eye care in England made £169 million in profit during 2023-24, equal to the profit from 100 PFI hospital contracts, prompting calls for profit caps to curb excessive profiteering.

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Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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M&S Supplier Uses Pen and Paper After Cyberattack

A cyberattack on Marks & Spencer caused significant disruption, forcing its major supplier Greencore to revert to manual ordering systems using pen and paper; M&S stores faced empty shelves, online orders were suspended for over a week, and employee payroll was affected.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Driver Sentenced for Fatal Red-Light Crash

Qadeer Hussain, 55, was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison for causing the death of nine-year-old Alice Williams by dangerous driving after running a red light at 49mph on July 8, 2023, in Halifax; dashcam footage contradicted his initial claims.

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No Poverty

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