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news.sky.comInquiry Finds White Working-Class Pupils Have Higher Absence Rates and Lower GCSE Results Than Average
New data show white working-class pupils miss nearly twice the average share of school time and face elevated rates of special educational needs. The full report is due at the end of June 2026.
NHS to Ban Political Symbols on Uniforms and Mandate Anti-Racism Training for Trust Leaders
A government-ordered review by Lord Mann found Jewish patients and staff face routine ostracism in the NHS. The service will restrict political symbols on uniforms and require antisemitism training for all 205 trust chairs and chief executives within six months.
ispreview.co.ukUK Government Launches Consultation on 12-Week Reference Period for Zero-Hours Contracts Amid Business Warnings of Job Losses
Consultation documents released Tuesday propose a 12-week reference period to set guaranteed hours for zero-hours and low-hours workers. Business groups say the timeframe is unworkable and could reduce opportunities for young people.
Nbc NewsUK Bars US Activists Who Praised 9/11 Attacks
British authorities canceled electronic travel authorizations for two American commentators scheduled to appear at events in London this week. Officials cited assessments of risk to UK society. The commentators said the decision followed their criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza…
EuronewsUK Police Chiefs Call for Age Limits on Social Media Features
The National Police Chiefs’ Council and National Crime Agency urged restrictions on private messaging and other features for users under 16. The agencies responded to a government consultation on social media access for minors.
The IndependentBritish police agencies back social media ban for under-16s
Britain's National Crime Agency and National Police Chiefs' Council have called for a ban on social media for children under 16 unless platforms change high-risk features. The agencies made the statement ahead of the close of a government consultation on the issue.
order-order.comUK Issues Guidance on Excluding Transgender People From Single-Sex Spaces
The UK government released new guidance clarifying when transgender people can be excluded from single-sex spaces following a court ruling. Officials said the guidance applies to workplaces, schools, and other facilities.
bbc.co.ukUK Guidance Confirms Toilets and Changing Rooms Must Be Based on Biological Sex
New statutory guidance from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission requires single-sex facilities to be used according to biological sex. The code follows a Supreme Court ruling last year and gives organizations 40 days to raise objections before it takes effect.
The Kyiv IndependentUK Issues Licenses Allowing Imports of Diesel and Jet Fuel Processed from Russian Oil
The United Kingdom on May 19 issued licenses permitting imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian crude processed in third countries. A separate license covers maritime transport of LNG from two Russian terminals until January 2027.
rnz.co.nzUK Halves Contribution to Global Climate Fund After US Pulls $4 Billion Pledge
The world’s largest state-backed climate fund will lose half its funding from the UK following the cancellation of a $4 billion U.S. pledge in 2025. The developments mark a significant reduction in support for the fund from two of its largest historical contributors. @business re…
whatstrending.comSurvey Shows Majority of Australian Teens Access Social Media Despite Under-16 Ban
A survey by the Molly Rose Foundation found that about two-thirds of Australian 12- to 15-year-olds who used social media before a ban for under-16s still access accounts. The study highlighted ease of circumvention and limited impact on online safety. It comes amid discussions o…
The TimesUK to Proscribe Iran's IRGC
The UK government announced plans to proscribe Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in response to alleged attacks on Jewish community sites in Britain. This development occurs as Pakistan mediates peace talks in the ongoing war involving Ir…