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Samaritans to Close Over 100 Branches

The Samaritans, a suicide prevention charity, plans to close at least half of its 200+ branches by 2033, impacting volunteer networks and service delivery; concerns exist about volunteer exodus and reduced accessibility.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
lefigaro.fr
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Junior Doctors' Five-Day Strike Cripples England's NHS

Thousands of junior doctors in England launched a five-day strike on July 25th due to failed salary negotiations with the Labour government, despite a previous 22.3% pay raise, causing significant disruptions to the already struggling NHS.

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Good Health and Well-being
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World's Largest Scotch Egg Weighs 8kg

British food content creators Oliver Paterson and Phoenix Ross created the world's largest scotch egg, weighing 8 kg and measuring 79.5 cm in circumference, breaking a 17-year-old record held by Clarence Court on June 17th using an ostrich egg in Enfield, London.

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Lionesses Drop Taking the Knee Amid Rising Football Racism

Facing a 47% rise in racist abuse in the 2023-24 football season, England's Lionesses have stopped taking the knee before matches, prompting a Premier League review and debate over the gesture's effectiveness, despite support from organizations like Fare and criticism from figures such as Nigel Fara...

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Report Exposes Systemic Racism in Maternity Care

A new report reveals that over half of Black women in the UK who expressed concerns during childbirth felt ignored by healthcare professionals; the study found evidence of systemic racism and neglect in maternity care, resulting in significantly worse outcomes for Black mothers.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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UK Resident Doctors Strike Despite Record Pay Raise

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces disruption due to a resident doctors' strike, despite recent above-inflation pay raises (22.3% plus 5.4%) and government efforts to improve working conditions; the strike's impact on patients is a major concern.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Implements Strict Age Verification for Online Pornography

From July 26th, UK adults accessing online pornography must verify their age via identity checks (ID upload, video selfie, bank details, or certified online services) due to the 2023 Online Safety Act; non-compliance may lead to fines up to £18 million or 10% of global turnover.

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No Poverty
bbc.com
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Thanet Council Passes Public Spaces Protection Order to Curb Anti-social Behavior

Thanet District Council implemented a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) targeting foul and abusive language causing harassment, alarm, or distress in Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs, following a public consultation prompted by a legal challenge and receiving overwhelming support.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Mother's Trap Leads to Paedophile's Jail Sentence

A UK mother created a fake Snapchat account to catch a paedophile who sent inappropriate messages to her eight-year-old daughter on MovieStarPlanet; he was jailed for eight months.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Steel Barriers and Dispersal Orders Follow Violent Anti-Migrant Protests at UK Hotels

Increased security measures, including steel barriers and police presence, are now in place at The Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf, London, following violent anti-migrant protests. Similar protests have occurred at hotels in Epping, Essex, and Diss, Norfolk, raising concerns about pote...

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72% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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UK: Retired Teachers Arrested, Face Terrorism Charges After Pro-Palestine Rally

Two retired teachers were arrested and held for 27 hours following a pro-Palestine rally in Cardiff, with police searching their homes and seizing numerous personal items; their bail conditions restrict their movements and social contact.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Wrack Elected NASUWT General Secretary in Low-Turnout Election

Matt Wrack won the NASUWT general secretary election with 5,249 votes against 3,126, following a legal challenge that led to a 4.7% voter turnout among 178,306 eligible members; he plans to prioritize teacher pay, workloads, and working conditions.

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40% Bias Score

Quality Education

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