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UK Launches Employment Councils to Cut Crime, Help Ex-Offenders Find Jobs

A new UK government initiative is launching 11 regional employment councils to help ex-offenders find jobs, partnering with businesses like Co-op and Iceland to reduce the 80% reoffending rate and improve employment prospects for those leaving prison.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Labour Divided on Grooming Gang Inquiry Amidst Political Row

Labour's stance on a national inquiry into grooming gangs is fractured, with conflicting statements from party members despite a recent parliamentary vote against such an inquiry. The Prime Minister maintains that victims do not want another inquiry, citing a previous one involving 7,000 victims. Th...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Health Disparity: Black Men Face Double Prostate Cancer Mortality Risk

A new report reveals that Black men in the UK are diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 prostate cancer at a rate 48% higher than white men, leading to a 14% lower chance of receiving life-saving treatment and double the mortality risk; Prostate Cancer UK urges the government to update NHS guidelines to allow...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Largest UK Dinosaur Track Site Unearthed in Oxfordshire

Nearly 200 Middle Jurassic dinosaur footprints, including those of sauropods and Megalosaurus, were discovered at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, England—the largest such site in the UK—offering unprecedented insights into dinosaur behavior and Jurassic-era ecosystems.

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Quality Education
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Unbelted Teen Dies in Car Crash, Prompts Seatbelt Campaign

17-year-old Phoebe Johnson died in a Derbyshire car crash in October 2021 because she wasn't wearing a seatbelt; her mother now supports a campaign to increase seatbelt use after the intoxicated driver and a front seat passenger survived.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Charity Boosts Employment for Adults with Learning Disabilities

MK Snap, a Milton Keynes charity founded in 1992, has helped 140 adults with learning disabilities find employment, improving their lives and challenging workplace misconceptions, with partnerships like that with M&M Supplies showcasing the model's success.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Harrods Racism Allegations: Former Staff Detail Systemic Discrimination Under Al Fayed

Former Harrods employees describe a systematic pattern of racism under Mohamed Al Fayed, where black staff left the sales floor before his visits, following five-minute warnings broadcast to security, illustrating a deeply ingrained culture of discrimination.

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Gender Equality
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UK Unveils Unprecedented Sanctions Against Migrant Smuggling Networks

The UK unveiled a pioneering sanctions regime against migrant smuggling networks following a 25% surge in Channel crossings in 2024 (36,816 arrivals), causing at least 76 deaths; Prime Minister Starmer and President Macron will discuss this issue.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Unveils World-First Sanctions Regime to Combat Human Trafficking

Keir Starmer announced a world-first sanctions regime to target human traffickers' assets in the UK, aiming to deter illegal Channel crossings by financially crippling smuggling networks; the regime will publicly name traffickers and freeze their UK-based assets, with further details to be unveiled ...

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Avanti West Coast Faces Sunday Strikes Until May

Avanti West Coast train managers (RMT union) will strike every Sunday until May 25th due to a dispute over rest day pay (£300 extra demanded), causing significantly reduced services and impacting thousands of commuters.

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Centre Parcs Faces Backlash Over Steep Half-Term Price Hike

Centre Parcs' prices for a four-night stay in a two-bedroom Woodland Lodge in Bedfordshire during the February half-term break rose from £429 to £1,449, sparking outrage from parents who view it as exploitative and unfair to low-income families; this is similar to price increases seen in foreign tra...

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UK Confirms 2030 Ban on New Petrol and Diesel Cars

The UK government confirms a 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, reversing a previous delay to 2035 and launching a consultation to address industry and consumer concerns, aiming for a 100% zero-emission vehicle market by 2035.

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Climate Action

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