The UK Youth Parliament, a programme for 11 to 18-year-olds, is slated for disbandment following a review by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Critics argue the move undermines youth democratic engagement, while proponents suggest it is a necessary consolidation of youth initiatives.
Parents in England contend that current school bullying guidelines fail to adequately protect victims, instead prioritising the welfare of perpetrators. This critique highlights a perceived systemic flaw in safeguarding protocols.
Provisional figures indicate that more than 2,700 individuals may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's unusually warm spell across May and June. This initial estimate points to a significant public health impact from the sustained high temperatures.
The United Kingdom is set to endure another week of high temperatures and humidity, following a brief respite. Forecasters indicate a resurgence of the heatwave across many regions, extending the period of extreme weather.
