Google has recently made the controversial decision to no longer include references to significant cultural holidays such as Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and LGBTQ+ Pride Month in its Google …
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The UK government has declared that social landlords in England would be legally obligated to look into and fix mold and moisture problems within stringent timeframes beginning in October. Following …
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New People-Smuggling Laws Risk Criminalizing Vulnerable Asylum Seekers, Charities Warn
With refugee organizations voicing concern about how Keir Starmer’s proposed people-smuggling rules may jail hundreds of asylum seekers, there could be unforeseen consequences. The new laws might make the already …
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Former High Court Judge Calls for Expansion of Assisted Dying Law to Include Those with Parkinson’s and Dementia
As the current legislation only permits terminally ill patients with cancer to be eligible for assistance in dying, a former high court judge will argue this week that assisted dying …
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In response to numerous complaints about badly done insulation projects throughout the UK, the government has taken action and banned over 40 construction businesses from installing insulation. This action was …
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According to a recent report, the wealth of billionaires increased by $2 trillion (£1.64 trillion) last year, which is three times faster than it was in 2023. This rise, which …
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Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, issued a statement that has been widely criticized, denouncing a recent immigration raid in the city that he claimed was conducted without a warrant …
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According to a survey highlighting the stark pay gap between London and the rest of the country, the average London worker makes nearly £20,000 more a year than workers in …
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Young Chimney Sweep George Brewster to be Honoured with Blue Plaque for Legacy in Child Labour Reform
An 11-year-old chimney sweep whose tragic death after becoming stuck in a flue led to a monumental shift in Victorian child labour laws is set to become the youngest British …
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Starbucks has declared that it is reversing its contentious policy that permitted anyone to use its restrooms, regardless of whether they had made a purchase. This week, Starbucks announced a …