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Minister asks Ofsted to inspect college over ‘pupil identifying as cat’ incident
Women and Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch said the incident ‘raises issues about safeguarding at the school’.
By Aine Fox
Jun 23, 2023Tech
Meta rejects accusation of censorship of language around female body
Demonstrators gathered outside the company’s London office in King’s Cross on Friday morning.
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Jun 23, 2023Health
Cost-of-living crisis factor in 17% rise in abortions, says charity
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) said it cannot see the rise slowing given increased financial pressures including interest rate hikes.
By Aine Fox
Jun 22, 2023Politics
‘Bittersweet’ Windrush 75th anniversary marked
Events will be held at the Port of Tilbury where the Empire Windrush ship arrived on June 22 1948.
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Jun 22, 2023UK
What is Windrush Day and how will the 75th anniversary be marked?
The HMT Empire Windrush first docked in England on June 22 1948 at Tilbury Docks in Essex.
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Jun 22, 2023Money
One in seven aged 65 and over turning to loans and credit cards, survey finds
Research from Independent Age highlights the measures older people are resorting to due to the cost-of-living crisis.
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Jun 22, 2023Politics
Moving Windrush compensation scheme would cause delay, says Braverman
The Home Secretary said changes have been made to simplify the scheme for users and said it should be kept under the Home Office remit.
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Jun 21, 2023Politics
Consultation launched to strengthen rules allowing care home and hospital visits
New regulations would make visiting a legal requirement for hospitals, care homes, mental health units and other health and care settings.
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Jun 21, 2023Politics
Windrush: Almost £63m paid out but hundreds of claims still in system
As of May, 302 claims had been in the system for at least 12 months, including 154 for over 18 months.
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Jun 21, 2023London
Windrush victim who became homeless says compensation fight ‘hell’
Speaking ahead of 75th Windrush anniversary, Fitzroy Maynard tells how he lost his home after being unable to prove he had the right to work
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Jun 21, 2023UK
Church of England clergy demand pay rise for first time in history
The Unite union said it had submitted a formal pay claim for a 9.5% rise in the clergy stipend from April 2024.
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Jun 19, 2023Politics
Windrush campaigner fears Home Office may wind up compensation scheme
Patrick Vernon repeated calls to make the scheme independent, saying it is not appropriate to have the ‘perpetrators’ of the scandal run the scheme
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Jun 19, 2023UK
Census data on gender identity reported accurately, says ONS
A review was launched by the Office for Statistics Regulation earlier this year into the agency’s response to questions raised by the findings.
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Jun 19, 2023Politics
Children detained under Illegal Migration Bill at risk, health bodies warn
The letter states that the consequences of being detained can continue to impact children’s lives and well-being long after they are released.
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Jun 19, 2023Politics
Charities write to PM with ‘deep concern’ rough sleeping pledge will not be met
The 2019 Conservative Party manifesto committed to ending rough sleeping by the end of this Parliament.
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Jun 19, 2023Politics
Politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner
An Irish Goodbye star Seamus O’Hara said it is ‘simply disrespectful’ that political representatives with mandates are not doing their jobs.
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Jun 18, 2023Politics
‘Wait to reform cohabiting couples law could see millions lack basic protection’
The Women and Equalities Committee said it sees ‘no reason why’ reform cannot progress while the law on divorce and marriage is under way.
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Jun 15, 2023Crime
Health chiefs learned of Covid guidance from TV early in pandemic, inquiry told
A picture of chaotic scenes and a general lack of preparedness was painted on day one of the Covid inquiry’s first public hearing.
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Jun 13, 2023Politics
Lockdown given ‘very little thought’ ahead of pandemic, UK Covid Inquiry hears
The first public hearing was told the word ‘lockdown’ is ‘forever seared in the nation’s consciousness’.
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Jun 13, 2023Politics
Bereaved families hold pictures of loved ones in vigil outside Covid inquiry
Tuesday’s hearing will see a video featuring people sharing their experiences of loss but some families said they feel marginalised.
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Jun 13, 2023Health
Puberty blockers will not be routinely offered to children at new gender clinics
Puberty-supressing hormones will generally only be commissioned as part of clinical research, NHS England said.
By Aine Fox
Jun 9, 2023