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  • One year on: how landmark ruling on single-sex spaces has changed lives - The Guardian
    on April 15, 2026 at 6:01 pm

    One year on: how landmark ruling on single-sex spaces has changed lives  The GuardianSingle-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections  BBCBridget Phillipson calls for trans guidance to be more inclusive  The […]

  • BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years - The Guardian
    on April 15, 2026 at 5:41 pm

    BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years  The GuardianBBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings  BBCBBC staffer likens proposed job cuts to Hunger Games as they open up on ‘savage’ call  The IndependentBBC […]

  • David Lammy: Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases - BBC
    on April 15, 2026 at 5:04 pm

    David Lammy: Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases  BBC179 prisoners freed 'in error' in England and Wales in single year  Sky News'Broken system' caused migrant Kebatu's accidental release, Lammy says | ITV […]

  • Over-the-counter pet flea treatments could be banned under new UK rules - The Guardian
    on April 15, 2026 at 5:01 pm

    Over-the-counter pet flea treatments could be banned under new UK rules  The Guardian

  • Synagogue attacked with ‘petrol bombs’ in anti-Semitic hate crime - The Telegraph
    on April 15, 2026 at 4:32 pm

    Synagogue attacked with ‘petrol bombs’ in anti-Semitic hate crime  The TelegraphFinchley synagogue target of antisemitic arson attack  BBCPolice seek two suspects over attempted arson attack on London synagogue  The GuardianSynagogue […]

  • Man accused of seizing off-duty PSNI officer’s gun after lunging at him for a hug, court hears - Belfast Telegraph
    on April 15, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Man accused of seizing off-duty PSNI officer’s gun after lunging at him for a hug, court hears  Belfast Telegraph

  • Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on a small boat twice, court hears - BBC
    on April 15, 2026 at 4:09 pm

    Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on a small boat twice, court hears  BBCMigrant 'armed with knives sought revenge at London’s Israeli embassy'  London Evening StandardMigrant ‘broke into Israeli Embassy with knives’ […]

  • Girl, 12, describes pulling axe and knife during ‘chaotic’ Dundee incident - The Courier
    on April 15, 2026 at 4:03 pm

    Girl, 12, describes pulling axe and knife during ‘chaotic’ Dundee incident  The CourierView Full coverage on Google News

  • UK parents: have you considered switching your children from school dinners to packed lunches? - The Guardian
    on April 15, 2026 at 3:36 pm

    UK parents: have you considered switching your children from school dinners to packed lunches?  The GuardianFarewell fish and chip Fridays? Social media reacts to school dinner changes  BBCDeep-fried food banned in new plans for school […]

  • Scottish Parliament election 2026: Debate fallout over Labour-Reform deal claims - BBC
    on April 15, 2026 at 3:34 pm

    Scottish Parliament election 2026: Debate fallout over Labour-Reform deal claims  BBCLabour's Sarwar brands Scottish Reform leader 'a liar' over deal claim  BBCScottish Labour leader says claim he tried to do Reform deal is ‘desperate […]

  • SNP on track for majority – and fresh referendum on breaking up the UK - The Telegraph
    on April 15, 2026 at 3:19 pm

    SNP on track for majority – and fresh referendum on breaking up the UK  The TelegraphHow tax and welfare are shaping the vote in the Scottish election  BBCFirst YouGov MRP of the 2026 Holyrood election suggests the SNP could win a […]

  • Police on alert as groups plan protests over fuel prices across the UK - ITVX
    on April 15, 2026 at 3:04 pm

    Police on alert as groups plan protests over fuel prices across the UK  ITVXUK farmers considering plans for a nationwide fuel and fertiliser protest  Farmers GuardianDrivers warned of disruption across Scotland ahead of M8 and M74 'fuel […]

  • Student filmmaker was 'surrounded and kicked on floor before being stabbed' - Sky News
    on April 15, 2026 at 3:01 pm

    Student filmmaker was 'surrounded and kicked on floor before being stabbed'  Sky NewsFinbar Sullivan: Three men appear in court charged with murder  BBCPrimrose Hill victim killed in ‘eruption of extreme violence’  The TimesPrimrose Hill […]

  • Would-be robber, 81, who tied up and strangled woman, 95, in own home jailed - The Bolton News
    on April 15, 2026 at 2:57 pm

    Would-be robber, 81, who tied up and strangled woman, 95, in own home jailed  The Bolton NewsDying man who tried to rob 95-year-old woman jailed  BBCPensioner will 'very likely' die in prison after tying up 95-year-old woman  Manchester […]

  • Two police officers charged after death of pregnant woman - Sky News
    on April 15, 2026 at 2:55 pm

    Two police officers charged after death of pregnant woman  Sky NewsTwo Met PCs charged over death of pregnant woman  BBCPolicemen charged over death of woman and unborn child in car crash  The TimesPolice officers charged after pregnant woman […]

  • Update following a report of a rape in Epsom - Surrey Police
    on April 15, 2026 at 2:50 pm

    Update following a report of a rape in Epsom  Surrey PoliceSuspects still unknown after rape outside church  BBCWoman raped by several men outside church  BBCPolice appeal after woman raped outside church in Epsom  Sky News'Don’t speculate […]

  • Shabana Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system - BBC
    on April 15, 2026 at 2:49 pm

    Shabana Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system  BBCPakistani, Bangladeshi migrants pretend to be gay to remain in UK: Report  The Times of IndiaOur gay asylum policy makes no sense  The SpectatorLegal advisers […]

  • Stop Welsh space radar station because of Trump's 'contempt', first minister says - BBC
    on April 15, 2026 at 1:32 pm

    Stop Welsh space radar station because of Trump's 'contempt', first minister says  BBCWales’s first minister calls on Keir Starmer to halt US-UK space defence project  The GuardianBlock US radar base in Wales, first minister tells Keir […]

  • UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027 - GOV.UK
    on April 15, 2026 at 1:30 pm

    UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027  GOV.UKUK inks deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)EU, UK Move Closer to 2027 Erasmus+ Association  Mirage NewsGovernment confirms […]

  • Ulster University to cut up to 450 jobs - BBC
    on April 15, 2026 at 1:29 pm

    Ulster University to cut up to 450 jobs  BBCUnion describes move to cut up to 450 jobs at Ulster University as ‘shocking’ and ‘unprecedented’  Belfast TelegraphUlster University to cut 450 jobs amid funding pressures  RTE.ieStaff at […]

  • Keir Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay - BBC
    on April 15, 2026 at 12:45 pm

    Keir Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay  BBCReeves tells Americans she does not know why they launched Iran war – as it happened  The GuardianUK military chiefs asked to find £3.5bn in savings - and get ready for war  Sky […]

  • Andy Burnham’s backers are trying a rebrand - New Statesman
    on April 15, 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Andy Burnham’s backers are trying a rebrand  New StatesmanThe House Article | Team Burnham Is Getting Organised Ahead Of The May Elections  Politics HomeInside The Hive: What Burnham's Manchesterism Actually Means  Politics HomeThe House […]

  • Quakers among charities warning new regulator powers could stifle advocacy - The Guardian
    on April 15, 2026 at 12:16 pm

    Quakers among charities warning new regulator powers could stifle advocacy  The Guardian

  • Boy arrested following cyber attack on school IT system - BBC
    on April 15, 2026 at 12:12 pm

    Boy arrested following cyber attack on school IT system  BBCTeenager arrested after several school IT systems hacked  RTE.iePortadown teen arrested on suspicion of offences following EA ‘network intrusion activity’  Armagh ITeenage boy […]

  • 'Sad step backwards' in recovery for Tate fall boy - BBC
    on April 15, 2026 at 11:40 am

    'Sad step backwards' in recovery for Tate fall boy  BBCHealth of boy thrown from Tate Modern takes ‘sad step backwards’, family say  The Guardian‘Sad step backwards’ for boy thrown 100ft from Tate Modern  The Times'Sad step backward' […]

  • Ultra-marathon champion dies while running Cape Wrath trail in honour of friend - STV News
    on April 15, 2026 at 11:21 am

    Ultra-marathon champion dies while running Cape Wrath trail in honour of friend  STV NewsScottish ultrarunning champion dies during Highlands record attempt  The GuardianUltra-marathon champion dies while running Cape Wrath […]

  • RAF scrambles jets after unidentified aircraft approached British airspace - ITVX
    on April 15, 2026 at 11:01 am

    RAF scrambles jets after unidentified aircraft approached British airspace  ITVXRAF jets scrambled over fears of ‘Russian bomber’ heading towards UK  The TelegraphBritish fighter jets scrambled over fears of Russian bomber approaching […]

  • Former Derby doctor Daniel Hay, at centre of police investigation, dies - Derbyshire Live
    on April 15, 2026 at 10:58 am

    Former Derby doctor Daniel Hay, at centre of police investigation, dies  Derbyshire LiveDaniel Hay: Gynaecologist under police investigation dies  BBCDerbyshire doctor who was under investigation for carrying out medical procedures without […]

  • Wrexham school staff member jailed for sexually abusing pupil - Wrexham and Flintshire News, Sport, Events | The Leader
    on April 15, 2026 at 10:35 am

    Wrexham school staff member jailed for sexually abusing pupil  Wrexham and Flintshire News, Sport, Events | The Leader

  • Priest abused young boys at church and primary school - STV News
    on April 15, 2026 at 10:29 am

    Priest abused young boys at church and primary school  STV NewsFormer priest jailed for 'devastating' sex attacks on boys  BBCFormer Paisley priest jailed for ‘horrendous sexual crimes’ on two young boys  Renfrewshire GazetteFormer priest, […]

  • Leaning tower of Dry Doddington is now more leany than the Leaning Tower of Pisa - Metro.co.uk
    on April 15, 2026 at 10:21 am

    Leaning tower of Dry Doddington is now more leany than the Leaning Tower of Pisa  Metro.co.ukEngland's 'wonkiest church' leaning more than Pisa needs repairs or it may FALL  The SunEngland's wonkiest church leaning more than Tower of Pisa in […]

  • Aberdeen asylum seeker hotel among 11 closed by Government - STV News
    on April 15, 2026 at 10:14 am

    Aberdeen asylum seeker hotel among 11 closed by Government  STV NewsNumber of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close  BBCHundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces  The GuardianLabour moves 10,000 […]

  • Trump threatens to shred UK trade deal over Starmer’s Iran war opposition - politico.eu
    on April 15, 2026 at 9:47 am

    Trump threatens to shred UK trade deal over Starmer’s Iran war opposition  politico.euView Full coverage on Google News

  • Badenoch calls for Axel Rudakubana's parents to be deported after damning Southport attack report - Sky News
    on April 15, 2026 at 9:28 am

    Badenoch calls for Axel Rudakubana's parents to be deported after damning Southport attack report  Sky NewsSouthport agencies 'to be named unless disciplinary action taken'  BBCSouthport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report […]

  • Men involved in attack that saw boy knocked off his bike with car and stabbed - The Argus
    on April 15, 2026 at 9:13 am

    Men involved in attack that saw boy knocked off his bike with car and stabbed  The ArgusMen who rammed teen in car and stabbed him jailed  BBC

  • Police showed 'unconscious bias' towards driver who killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon crash, grieving families say - lbc.co.uk
    on April 15, 2026 at 9:05 am

    Police showed 'unconscious bias' towards driver who killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon crash, grieving families say  lbc.co.ukIOPC investigates 11 officers over handling of fatal Wimbledon school crash  BBCPolice watchdog investigates handling […]

  • Huge support deal to sustain British Apache, Chinook fleets - UK Defence Journal
    on April 15, 2026 at 9:00 am

    Huge support deal to sustain British Apache, Chinook fleets  UK Defence JournalGovernment's £879m helicopter boost 'will support Hampshire jobs'  BBCUK government hands Boeing $1 billion military helicopter contract  Reuters1,200 UK jobs […]

  • ‘I was peeing blood constantly’: my ketamine hell – and what made me stop - The Guardian
    on April 15, 2026 at 9:00 am

    ‘I was peeing blood constantly’: my ketamine hell – and what made me stop  The Guardian

  • Female sex attacker targets second man in his 70s - The Telegraph
    on April 15, 2026 at 8:43 am

    Female sex attacker targets second man in his 70s  The Telegraph*UPDATED* Appeal for witnesses to robbery and sexual assault – Aylesbury  thamesvalley.police.ukSecond man in 70s 'sexually assaulted and robbed' by woman offering […]

  • Derbyshire MP aims to get everyone talking about sex this summer - Derbyshire Live
    on April 15, 2026 at 7:49 am

    Derbyshire MP aims to get everyone talking about sex this summer  Derbyshire LiveLabour MP Launches ‘Summer Of Sex’ Campaign To Overhaul Sex Education  Politics HomeAs MPs gear up for a ‘summer of sex’, Starmer reveals himself as the […]

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