Tag: England
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England’s SEND Reform Fears: Parents Worry About Losing Support for Disabled Children
Overview: A Policy That Affects Daily Realities England is undertaking reforms to its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system that many parents believe could reduce the help their children receive. A recent survey of 1,000 parents of disabled or neurodivergent children highlights the urgency and anxiety surrounding these changes. While policymakers argue the reforms…
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England’s most deprived areas set to worsen by next election, report for No 10 finds
Overview: a stark forecast for England’s most deprived areas A new forecast, commissioned by Downing Street and produced by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (Icon), warns that England’s most deprived neighbourhoods could see deteriorating outcomes across key measures by the end of the current parliamentary term. The report highlights higher crime rates, rising unemployment, and…
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England and Wales Police to Require Licences: What It Means for Officers and Public Safety
Introduction: A new licensing regime for police officers In a major shift for policing in England and Wales, every police officer will be required to hold a government-issued licence to continue working. The Home Office confirmed the move, stating that officers must demonstrate they possess essential professional competencies and ethical standards. The policy aims to…
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Supersized Illegal Waste Dumps Hidden Across English Countryside
Overview: A Growing Crisis of Hidden Waste England is home to a sprawling network of illegal waste dumps that operate under the radar of regulators and the public. A recent BBC investigation uncovered hundreds of sites, including at least 11 so-called “super sites” that hold tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. While the country…
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Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across English countryside
Overview: A hidden waste crisis in the English countryside Hidden amidst fields and quiet lanes across England are hundreds of illegal waste dumps. A BBC investigation has revealed that the problem extends far beyond the once‑sporadic tip, with at least 11 so‑called “super sites” containing tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. While local authorities…
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Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across England’s countryside
Overview: A hidden crisis across England A BBC investigation has revealed a network of illegal waste dumps scattered across England, including dozens of large-scale “super sites” that store tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. While authorities shut down more than 700 illegal tips in the 2024/25 period, the scale and persistence of these operations…
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NHS expands access to Abiraterone in England to save thousands of lives
New policy expands access to Abiraterone across England The National Health Service (NHS) has broadened access to the prostate cancer drug Abiraterone across England. The move, announced by health authorities, aims to extend life-saving treatment to thousands of men diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early stage and to those whose disease has recurred. Abiraterone…
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NHS Expands Access to Prostate Cancer Drug to Save Thousands of Lives in England
NHS Expands Access to Prostate Cancer Drug Across England The National Health Service (NHS) has broadened access to a revolutionary prostate cancer drug across England. Abiraterone, a medication that hinders cancer cells from obtaining the hormones they depend on to grow, will now be offered to men who are newly diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer…
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MPs Warn Hundreds of Children in Care Face Months in Unregistered Homes in England
Overview: A Failing Safeguarding System New findings from a cross-party committee reveal a troubling pattern in England’s children’s care landscape. Hundreds of children in care are being accommodated in unregistered homes for extended periods, sometimes lasting months. MPs warn that this exposure to unregulated settings poses significant risks to safety, wellbeing, and stability for vulnerable…
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MPs warn hundreds of children in care placed at risk in unregistered homes
Urgent warning over unregistered homes putting children at risk Hundreds of children in England’s care system are being placed in unregistered homes for months at a time, exposing them to potential harm and oversight gaps, MPs have warned. A report by the cross-party Public Accounts Committee (PAC) highlights a dysfunctional care system that appears unable…