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11 October 2021
UK now consumes significantly less meat
However, scientists say further reduction is needed to effectively tackle climate change.
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11 October 2021
Hundreds of sexual misconduct allegations made against police officers
Data has revealed that at least 750 sexual misconduct allegations have been made between 2016 and 2020.
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8 October 2021
BBC expected to cut ties with Stonewall and workplace diversity scheme
LGBT+ staff ‘no longer feel safe’ at BBC, particularly in light of reports that the broadcaster may cut ties with LGBT+ charity Stonewall.
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8 October 2021
Private hospitals treated only eight Covid patients per day, finds report
Despite a multi-billion investment from the government, private hospitals in England treated very few Covid patients during the pandemic.
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6 October 2021
Conservatives provoke criticism at this year’s party conference
Several ministers have caused controversy with statements made at the event as protesters gathered outside the venue to criticise the party’s actions.
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6 October 2021
All UK electricity to come from sustainable sources by 2035, promises PM
Boris Johnson has revealed plans to almost entirely cut out the use of fossil fuels ahead of the COP26 summit.
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4 October 2021
Met officers still on duty despite alleged involvement in WhatsApp group with Couzens
The officers who allegedly swapped misogynistic messages with Sarah Everard’s killer are on restricted duties but have not been suspended.
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4 October 2021
BAME history to be taught in Welsh schools from 2022
Wales is set to become the first country in the UK to make BAME history and experiences a compulsory aspect of the curriculum.
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2 October 2021
UK a hostile environment for trans people, finds Trans lives survey 2021
TransActual’s report collects vital data on transphobia in the UK from one of the largest surveys of trans experience in the country to date.
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1 October 2021
“A tool of systemic racism”: Simon Woolley criticises UK drug laws
The former race advisor to No. 10 has called for an independent review into the UK’s drug legislation and its effects on black communities.
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29 September 2021
At least 15 police officers have killed women in the UK since 2009 finds Femicide Census
The involvement of police in femicide crimes has come into focus again following the sentencing of officer Wayne Couzens for the murder of Sarah Everard.
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29 September 2021
Scotland becomes first country worldwide to include LGBT issues in education system
Advice and information will be available across the curriculum to teachers and students regarding LGBT issues.
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27 September 2021
Angela Rayner takes on ‘Tory sleaze’, and more from the Labour conference
The conference has been eventful so far, with Angela Rayner and Kier Starmer both facing criticism from the opposition and from within their own party.
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27 September 2021
Lower income graduates may be hit hard in proposed student loans overhaul
Ministers have proposed that the income threshold for loan repayments be lowered to save government money.
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24 September 2021
Construction companies urged to stop demolishing buildings to tackle climate change
A new report calls for the government to support a transition to more reusing and recycling of building materials.
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24 September 2021
10% of drugs prescribed in England are unnecessary, finds government review
Drugs are being prescribed redundantly and even dangerously, and should be considered alongside social prescribing, ministers say.
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20 September 2021
Audio leaked of anti-LGBT rant from UK equalities minister
Kemi Badenoch MP is under fire after audio from 2018 seems to display her anti-LGBT sentiments.
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20 September 2021
Under-16s gain better access to puberty blockers as limiting ruling overturned
The case concerns the use of reversible hormone treatments, and is a win for the rights of transgender young people.
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