Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith has called on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to explicitly reject local tax increases in the upcoming Budget. Griffith warned that current UK tax levels compel young people to emigrate.
All newborn babies in England will now receive a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a move championed by former pop singer Jesy Nelson following extensive advocacy.
Members of Parliament debated the pervasive nature of discrimination based on regional accents, highlighting its detrimental impact on social mobility across the United Kingdom. Speakers emphasised that accent bias, particularly against working-class and certain regional speech patterns, persists unchallenged in employment and education.
Eight men have been charged with child sexual abuse offences following a complex investigation, Operation Oak, which saw arrests in Wales, England, and Scotland. The charges arise from a historical inquiry into an organised child sexual exploitation ring.
