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Thousands of UK Criminal Cases Collapse Due to Missing Evidence
In England and Wales, over 30,000 criminal prosecutions collapsed between October 2020 and September 2024 due to lost, damaged, or missing evidence, including 70 homicides and 550 sexual offenses, prompting calls for systemic reform.
Thousands of UK Criminal Cases Collapse Due to Missing Evidence
In England and Wales, over 30,000 criminal prosecutions collapsed between October 2020 and September 2024 due to lost, damaged, or missing evidence, including 70 homicides and 550 sexual offenses, prompting calls for systemic reform.
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44% Bias Score
Rape Victims Gain Right to Challenge Case Dismissals in New UK Pilot
A six-month pilot program launching in the West Midlands will allow victims of rape and serious sexual assault to challenge a prosecutor's decision to drop their case, potentially reactivating cases previously dismissed mid-trial; this reform follows a record high in crown court backlog for rape and...
Rape Victims Gain Right to Challenge Case Dismissals in New UK Pilot
A six-month pilot program launching in the West Midlands will allow victims of rape and serious sexual assault to challenge a prosecutor's decision to drop their case, potentially reactivating cases previously dismissed mid-trial; this reform follows a record high in crown court backlog for rape and...
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20% Bias Score
Welsh Rail Stations Await UK Funding Decision
Wales awaits a UK government decision next week on funding for five new train stations around Cardiff and Newport, with the Welsh government having presented a "solid business case" but facing concerns about historical funding disparities for rail projects compared to England.
Welsh Rail Stations Await UK Funding Decision
Wales awaits a UK government decision next week on funding for five new train stations around Cardiff and Newport, with the Welsh government having presented a "solid business case" but facing concerns about historical funding disparities for rail projects compared to England.
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40% Bias Score
England and Wales Water Sector Faces Systemic Failures, Requiring Fundamental Reform
An interim report by the Independent Water Commission reveals systemic failures in England and Wales' water sector, citing government strategy, regulation, and water company actions as needing fundamental reform, potentially through new legislation and a super-regulator.
England and Wales Water Sector Faces Systemic Failures, Requiring Fundamental Reform
An interim report by the Independent Water Commission reveals systemic failures in England and Wales' water sector, citing government strategy, regulation, and water company actions as needing fundamental reform, potentially through new legislation and a super-regulator.
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48% Bias Score
Wales' End-of-Life Care System 'At Breaking Point', Says Charity
People in the final year of life occupy almost 20% of Welsh hospital beds, prompting a charity to call for improved end-of-life care and highlighting the case of Gareth Miles, who spent 10 weeks in hospital before his death due to a care package lapse.
Wales' End-of-Life Care System 'At Breaking Point', Says Charity
People in the final year of life occupy almost 20% of Welsh hospital beds, prompting a charity to call for improved end-of-life care and highlighting the case of Gareth Miles, who spent 10 weeks in hospital before his death due to a care package lapse.
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52% Bias Score
Wales Rolls Out Cancer Drug Doubling Survival Time
The NHS in Wales now provides capivasertib, a new breast cancer drug shown to double life expectancy for half of women with oestrogen-fueled breast cancer when combined with hormone therapy; developed by Velindre Cancer Centre and Cardiff University, it's a significant advancement offering extended ...
Wales Rolls Out Cancer Drug Doubling Survival Time
The NHS in Wales now provides capivasertib, a new breast cancer drug shown to double life expectancy for half of women with oestrogen-fueled breast cancer when combined with hormone therapy; developed by Velindre Cancer Centre and Cardiff University, it's a significant advancement offering extended ...
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56% Bias Score
2,206 Items Missing from National Library of Wales
The National Library of Wales has 2,206 missing items, including historical documents, books, and maps, an 84% increase since 2021, prompting the creation of a new "collection care" department.
2,206 Items Missing from National Library of Wales
The National Library of Wales has 2,206 missing items, including historical documents, books, and maps, an 84% increase since 2021, prompting the creation of a new "collection care" department.
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36% Bias Score
UK Inheritance Tax Changes Cause Turmoil for Welsh Family Farms
The UK government's inheritance tax changes, announced last October, will tax inherited agricultural assets over £1 million at 20%, causing turmoil for Welsh family farms and prompting calls for alternative solutions from the NFU Cymru.
UK Inheritance Tax Changes Cause Turmoil for Welsh Family Farms
The UK government's inheritance tax changes, announced last October, will tax inherited agricultural assets over £1 million at 20%, causing turmoil for Welsh family farms and prompting calls for alternative solutions from the NFU Cymru.
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60% Bias Score
Big Pit Museum's Paid Entry Sparks Senedd Criticism
A Senedd report criticizes the Big Pit National Coal Museum's new £8 admission fee, citing inadequate Welsh government funding (a 17% real-terms cut in the last decade) and arguing that access to national collections should remain free for all. Visitor opinions are mixed.
Big Pit Museum's Paid Entry Sparks Senedd Criticism
A Senedd report criticizes the Big Pit National Coal Museum's new £8 admission fee, citing inadequate Welsh government funding (a 17% real-terms cut in the last decade) and arguing that access to national collections should remain free for all. Visitor opinions are mixed.
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52% Bias Score
England and Wales Water Sector Faces Systemic Failure, Calls for Stronger Regulation
An independent review reveals systemic failures in England and Wales' water sector, citing pollution, financial mismanagement, and infrastructure problems; it calls for stronger regulation, government oversight, and improved investment to restore public trust and protect the environment.
England and Wales Water Sector Faces Systemic Failure, Calls for Stronger Regulation
An independent review reveals systemic failures in England and Wales' water sector, citing pollution, financial mismanagement, and infrastructure problems; it calls for stronger regulation, government oversight, and improved investment to restore public trust and protect the environment.
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32% Bias Score
Bangor Cathedral Priests Demand Independent Inquiry into Misconduct
Two priests from Bangor Cathedral in north Wales are demanding an independent inquiry into safeguarding concerns and misconduct, including blurred sexual boundaries, excessive alcohol, and inappropriate language, after two critical reports deemed unsatisfactory were released in May; the Archbishop o...
Bangor Cathedral Priests Demand Independent Inquiry into Misconduct
Two priests from Bangor Cathedral in north Wales are demanding an independent inquiry into safeguarding concerns and misconduct, including blurred sexual boundaries, excessive alcohol, and inappropriate language, after two critical reports deemed unsatisfactory were released in May; the Archbishop o...
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36% Bias Score
Hay Festival Celebrates Inclusivity, Showcases Marginalized Voices
The Hay Festival, aiming to be an 'antidote to polarization,' is highlighted for its efforts to include marginalized voices in the literary world, as evidenced by the experiences of National Poet for Wales Hanan Issa and other writers.
Hay Festival Celebrates Inclusivity, Showcases Marginalized Voices
The Hay Festival, aiming to be an 'antidote to polarization,' is highlighted for its efforts to include marginalized voices in the literary world, as evidenced by the experiences of National Poet for Wales Hanan Issa and other writers.
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44% Bias Score
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