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Equalities Watchdog Chairwoman Urges Common Sense Policy On Single Sex Spaces
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Equalities Watchdog Chairwoman Urges Common Sense Policy On Single Sex Spaces

The head of Britain’s rights watchdog has called for a “common sense approach” to toilet provision as newly-published guidance confirmed single-sex services must be on the basis of biological sex. The updated guidance has been published more than a year after a landmark Supreme Court ruling in April 2025 which said the words “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological sex. The new code covers a range […]

today21 May 2026

Make Tech Platforms Offer Safe Services Before Children Can Use Them PM Told
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Make Tech Platforms Offer Safe Services Before Children Can Use Them PM Told

Campaigners have told Sir Keir Starmer that tech platforms should not have an automatic right to offer their services to children and must instead earn it. Charities and campaign groups said the platforms should demonstrate that they adhere to strict safety standards before children can make accounts. Their proposals sent to the Prime Minister said tech platforms must not offer addictive design features to under-16s. This includes infinite scrolling, streaks, autoplay of videos and push […]

today20 May 2026

Young Drivers Urged To Steer Clear Of Ghost Broking Insurance Scams
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Young Drivers Urged To Steer Clear Of Ghost Broking Insurance Scams

Motorists aged 17 to 25 are being warned about “ghost broking” scams, as a survey indicates around half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps. Around four in 10 (39%) young drivers surveyed said they would not feel confident in spotting the signs of a fake policy, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said. Ghost brokers are not real brokers, they are criminals trying to scam people and sell bogus insurance policies through […]

today20 May 2026

Inflation Drops Back By More Than Forecast As Energy Offsets Iran War Fuel Hit
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Inflation Drops Back By More Than Forecast As Energy Offsets Iran War Fuel Hit

Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March – and the lowest level since March 2025. The fall was more than expected, with most economists forecasting […]

today20 May 2026

UK Relaxes Russian Oil Restrictions On Diesel And Jet Fuel Imports
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UK Relaxes Russian Oil Restrictions On Diesel And Jet Fuel Imports

The Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs. A trade licence, which came into effect on Wednesday, permits the imports “indefinitely”. According to the licence, the sanctions carve-out will be periodically reviewed as fuel prices rise due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The Government had previously announced the UK would […]

today20 May 2026

Bukayo Saka Says Arsenal Critics Not Laughing Anymore As Club Celebrate Title
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Bukayo Saka Says Arsenal Critics Not Laughing Anymore As Club Celebrate Title

A jubilant Bukayo Saka hit back at Arsenal’s critics by saying “they’re not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years. Arsenal players and staff gathered at their London Colney training base to watch rivals Manchester City draw 1-1 with Bournemouth, guaranteeing the Gunners their first championship since 2004 and their 14th top-flight in all, with a game to spare. City’s draw at the Vitality Stadium on […]

today20 May 2026

Southampton Expelled From Play Offs After Admitting Trio Of Spying Offences
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Southampton Expelled From Play Offs After Admitting Trio Of Spying Offences

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents on three occasions this season, including play-off opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month. The decision by an independent commission denies Saints a shot at Premier League promotion, estimated to be worth at least £200million, unless the Hampshire club can overturn the sanction on appeal. The club have also been docked four points for next season, with Middlesbrough reinstated to the play-offs and […]

today20 May 2026

Grandfather Receives Pioneering UK First Operation To Treat Brain Issue
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Grandfather Receives Pioneering UK First Operation To Treat Brain Issue

A man has been spared from undergoing a craniotomy after surgeons performed a UK-first operation displacing his eye to treat a brain problem. Andrew Wood was “shocked” when he discovered that he had a brain aneurysm – a swelling in a blood vessel in the brain which can be fatal if they burst. He would usually have needed a craniotomy – where surgeons cut off a proportion of the skull and move the brain to […]

today19 May 2026

Fan Spending On Harry Styles Wembley Gigs Set To Top 1bn
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Fan Spending On Harry Styles Wembley Gigs Set To Top 1bn

Fan spending for Harry Styles’s 12-night run at Wembley Stadium is set to reach £1.1 billion despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures, figures suggest. Ticket-holders are expected to spend a total of £981 on average attending the Together, Together tour – which is limited to London in the UK – including travelling to the venue, staying overnight, buying merchandise and other costs, according to a survey for Barclays bank. The figure exceeds the average £848 spent by fans who flocked […]

today19 May 2026

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