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The Monetary Policy Committee kept the Bank of England's Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75%, citing persistent inflation pressures and uncertain energy markets. Governor Andrew Bailey warned that high energy costs and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could force a future rate increase.
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A UK public inquiry into the deaths of newborns at the Countess of Chester Hospital concluded that systemic lapses allowed nurse Lucy Letby to kill at least seven infants and that many deaths were avoidable. The report urges sweeping NHS reforms, including enhanced monitoring and faster police involvement.
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told the BBC the Labour government has a “slim chance” of delivering the 1.5 million new homes pledged for England. The shortfall underscores deep‑seated planning bottlenecks and calls for tax and funding reforms.
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A renewed vote on legislation to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales is set for the House of Commons amid heated debate. The proposal faces opposition from religious leaders, hospice charities and professional bodies, while personal stories such as broadcaster Esther Rantzen’s highlight the human dimension of the issue.
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A former physical‑education teacher in Wiltshire was handed a lengthy custodial sentence after being convicted of sexually abusing three students at multiple schools. The case has reignited debate over safeguarding practices and accountability in UK schools.
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Two senior Reform UK officials resigned after a sting revealed discussions about foreign donations, while a senior ally claimed Farage would use the military to crush Argentina in a Falklands dispute. The dual crises intensify pressure on the party leader ahead of the next general election.
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Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India's Tata Motors, announced a redundancy programme that could affect up to 4,000 workers in Britain over the next two years. The cuts are driven by falling sales, especially in the United States, and the impact of new import tariffs.
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The Department for Business and Trade has released a list of 658 firms that failed to pay the National Minimum Wage, including major retailers and food‑service chains. Officials say the move is part of a broader push to tighten compliance ahead of new holiday‑pay rules in 2027.
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Hundreds of thousands of students across the United Kingdom are receiving their GCSE and BTec results today, marking a pivotal moment for their educational and career trajectories. This event is a major domestic story, with regional authorities, news outlets, and charities offering support and guidance to young people.
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Reform UK is proposing to slash the welfare budget by £50 billion a year, a move that includes barring foreign nationals from benefits and cutting disability payments. The plan has drawn criticism from economists, child‑poverty campaigners and pollsters who question its feasibility and electoral appeal.
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A series of record-breaking wildfires across England, Wales and Scotland have destroyed dozens of homes and triggered the country's first nationwide emergency alert. Officials, the military and fire services are stretched, while experts and opposition parties demand new building standards and a transparent alert protocol.
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A passenger service on the Southern Railway line near Lewes, East Sussex, left three carriages overturned after a derailment on Thursday. British Transport Police declared a major incident, but no serious injuries have been reported.