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SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures

A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.

Webb Solves Mystery of Interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov

A groundbreaking new study has finally unravelled the cosmic mystery behind the strange chemical makeup of the only known interstellar comet, 2I/Borisov, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope.

Mahmood's Monumental Home Secretary Challenges

An in-depth look at the monumental tasks facing new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, from the broken asylum system and overcrowded prisons to reforming the Met Police and managing national security threats.

Farage: Women fear UK asylum more than Taliban

Nigel Farage faces a political firestorm after suggesting women in Afghanistan have 'less to fear' from the Taliban than from the UK's asylum process, drawing condemnation from rivals and charities.

UK Jury System Review Amid Bias Concerns in Protest Trials

A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.

Cooper Condemns UK's 'Cruel' Refugee Visa System

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns the UK's failing refugee family reunion visa system, citing British Red Cross data showing a 70% rejection spike, tearing vulnerable families apart.

Cooper's Asylum Overhaul: Fast-Track Deportations Plan

Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a major new asylum plan, introducing fast-track removals for applicants from specific countries and new counter-terror style orders to tackle smuggling gangs.

Sex attacker wins human rights case over deportation fears

A Syrian refugee convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has successfully argued that his imprisonment breaches his human rights due to the potential for deportation upon release. The Court of Appeal has ruled in his favour, sparking widespread debate

Treasurer defends retiree tax breaks amid fairness push

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends generous superannuation tax concessions for retirees while promising intergenerational fairness reforms. Exclusive analysis reveals stark disparities in retirement benefits across age groups.

Australia's Diplomatic Storm and Reform Controversy

Exclusive insight into Australia's escalating diplomatic row, the controversial 'Barry' roundtable reforms, and the political turmoil gripping Canberra. Discover the internal and external pressures shaping the nation's future.

Middle-Class Mother's 377-Day Prison Torment Exposed

Shocking details emerge of Lucy Connolly's traumatic incarceration, with prison officers describing her as the most terrified inmate they had ever encountered during her year-long ordeal behind bars.

Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation

A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.

UK Asylum Seeker Numbers Mapped in New Data

Newly released data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with Home Office figures showing a massive concentration in specific regions, straining local services and igniting a fresh debate on immigration policy

Private firms profit from UK asylum system

Exclusive investigation reveals how private companies are profiting from the UK's chaotic asylum system, with taxpayers footing the bill for expensive hotels and deportation flights.

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