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Bristol Birth Rate Plummets Amidst Rising Living Costs

Bristol's birth rate has fallen by 36% in the last 10 years, more than the national average of 21%, due to financial pressures and the increasing cost of living, impacting young people's ability to afford raising families.

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YouGov Poll Reveals Growing Regret Over Brexit in UK

A recent YouGov poll shows 56% of Brits now regret Brexit, with 61% viewing it as a failure, while almost two-thirds want closer EU ties; blame for Brexit's shortcomings is widely placed on the Conservative party and Boris Johnson, although some also blame the EU; support for a future referendum on ...

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UK Faces Four-Day Heatwave, Amber Alert Issued

A four-day heatwave is affecting parts of the UK, with an amber heat health alert in place until Tuesday due to temperatures potentially reaching 34°C on Monday, following the hottest June on record in 2023 and impacting major events. Parts of Europe are also experiencing extreme weather conditions,...

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Hundreds of NHS bodies to be scrapped under new health strategy

The UK government will scrap 201 NHS organizations in England, including Healthwatch England and the National Guardian's Office, to simplify the system and improve patient care as part of Labour's 10-year health strategy, also trialing a scheme to link hospital funding to patient satisfaction rating...

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Northern Ireland Girl Wins Top Poultry Showing Award

Ten-year-old Alannah Adams from Northern Ireland is a champion poultry show competitor, having won numerous awards including the prestigious Breslian Trophy, and is challenging the traditionally male-dominated field.

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Gender Equality
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London Police Data Shows Racial Disparities in Child Criminalization

A Youth Endowment Fund study of nearly 265,000 London Metropolitan Police records (2015-2022) found Black children are 15% more likely to be criminalised than White children for similar offences, and 14.8% less likely to be offered diversion programs, revealing systemic inequities.

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UK introduces healthy food standard to tackle obesity crisis

The UK government announced a new healthy food standard for supermarkets and retailers, aiming to reduce obesity-related NHS costs by \£11 billion annually by incentivizing healthier food choices. Supermarkets will report sales data and face penalties if targets aren't met.

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Wimbledon 2024: Record British Participation and Top Contenders

The Wimbledon Championships 2024, running from June 30th to July 13th at the All England Club, features a record 23 British players in the singles draws, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic among the top men's contenders and Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff leading the women's field; the BBC provid...

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UK to Ban Palestine Action Under Anti-Terrorism Laws

The UK government plans to ban the activist group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws, carrying potential sentences of up to 14 years for membership, following a security breach at RAF Brize Norton and amid accusations of criminal damage and aggressive tactics.

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Norfolk Council's Failed Road Project: £56m Wasted, Alternatives Sought

Norfolk County Council's £56m Norwich Western Link road project failed due to concerns about its impact on rare bats; the council will now explore alternative options costing an additional £1.43m, aiming for a decision by next summer.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK Denies Asylum to Ukrainian Refugees Amidst Ongoing Conflict

The UK Home Office is denying asylum to Ukrainian refugees, claiming safety elsewhere in Ukraine despite ongoing conflict, impacting families and creating uncertainty; this is causing distress and legal challenges, with only 47 granted refugee status and 724 humanitarian protection since 2023.

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Seven Suspects Identified in Horizon Post Office Scandal Investigation

Operation Olympos, a UK-wide police investigation into the Horizon Post Office scandal, has identified seven suspects and over 45 persons of interest, focusing on Post Office investigators, lawyers, and management across Fujitsu and the Post Office, with charges pending the Post Office inquiry findi...

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