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Second Inquest to Examine DWP's Role in Woman's Suicide

Joy Dove's five-year fight for a second inquest into her daughter Jodey Whiting's suicide, after her benefits were cut despite illness, will finally begin on Monday, examining the DWP's role.

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No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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Reeves to Slash Cash ISA Allowance to Boost UK Growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to slash the cash Isa allowance to £4,000 from the total £20,000, forcing the remaining funds into investments, primarily to boost UK economic growth, despite evidence suggesting this may not work and possibly restrict savers' freedom.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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UK Announces £6bn Defense Investment, New Weapons Factories

The UK government will invest £6bn in its armed forces over the next five years, building at least six new weapons factories and buying up to 7,000 long-range missiles to deter threats, with factories opening "very soon.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Record-Breaking £199 Million EuroMillions Jackpot Up for Grabs

Tuesday's EuroMillions draw offers a record-breaking £199 million jackpot, exceeding the UK's previous largest lottery win of £195 million, with the potential to create the UK's wealthiest lottery winner.

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Reduced Inequality
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Delays in Biometric App Cause Fingerprint Checks at EU Borders for British Travelers

Due to delays in a biometric verification app, British citizens traveling to the EU from November will face individual fingerprint checks at the border, requiring infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Dover, including 13 hectares of reclaimed land for passenger processing.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dailymail.co.uk
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Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs, Hitting UK Industry

Donald Trump announced a surprise doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 percent, impacting British industry despite a pending trade deal, causing potential order delays and cancellations, and raising concerns about global economic stability.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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U.K. Bans Disposable Vapes to Curb Youth Usage and Waste

The U.K. implemented a ban on disposable vapes starting June 1, 2024, aiming to reduce youth vaping rates, litter, and environmental pollution caused by an estimated 5 million disposed vapes weekly; retailers face fines for non-compliance.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
theguardian.com
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UK Met Office Predicts Double Likelihood of Hot Summer

The UK Met Office forecasts a significantly increased probability of a hot summer in 2024, following the warmest and driest spring on record, with temperatures potentially exceeding averages and a higher risk of heatwaves. This follows a trend of increasingly hot summers in the UK.

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Climate Action
dailymail.co.uk
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Retired Police Officer Awarded £20,000 for Wrongful Arrest Over Misinterpreted Tweet

Retired Kent Police officer Julian Foulkes received £20,000 in compensation after being wrongly arrested in November 2023 for a tweet that was misinterpreted as anti-Semitic; Kent Police apologized and removed the caution from his record.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Bans Single-Use Vapes Amid Stockpiling Warnings and Fire Risks

A ban on single-use vapes begins in the UK on Sunday, prompted by environmental concerns and fire risks from improperly stored lithium batteries; retailers report high pre-ban stockpiling despite warnings, while government data shows 8.2 million units were improperly disposed of weekly before the ba...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
dw.com
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Youth Loneliness in Germany Fuels Political Disillusionment

A Bertelsmann Foundation study reveals that nearly half of young Germans (16-30) feel lonely, significantly impacting political trust and participation; this is particularly true for unemployed, low-educated women and those with migrant backgrounds, highlighting the need for targeted governmental in...

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Migrant Return Hub Plan Faces Russian Spy Threat

The UK's plan to establish migrant return hubs in the Balkans, particularly in countries like Serbia and Kosovo, faces significant security risks due to growing Russian influence, including potential infiltration by Kremlin agents and organized crime, despite informal talks already beginning.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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