Iran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports
Iran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports after US reimposes blockade and strikes, shutting Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatens to hit nuclear site and power plants.
Category : Public Policy
UK MPs call for radical action to tackle obesity
A cross-party committee says preventing obesity requires regulating food markets, banning unhealthy food ads, and holding supermarkets accountable, as obesity costs UK £74bn yearly.
UK told to prepare for food and water shortages
The UK government updates national resilience plans, urging public to take small steps to prepare for potential food and water shortages from severe weather or cyber attacks.
British deaths in Spain wildfires rise to seven
Seven Britons confirmed dead in Spain's deadliest wildfire, with 13 total victims. Survivor recounts escape as flames advanced at 100m per minute.
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South London kids at risk of hunger as food vouchers cut
A petition of 536 signatures calls for Wandsworth Council to continue school holiday food vouchers after national funding changes end automatic provision, leaving over 10,000 children at risk of hunger.
Rodri complains to FIFA over Yamal protection after Spain win
Rodri criticised officiating and lack of protection for Lamine Yamal after Spain's 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France, calling for FIFA action.
RFK Jr's panel overhaul stalls kids' tobacco quit update
RFK Jr's overhaul of the US Preventive Services Taskforce has stalled an update on new evidence for helping children quit tobacco, with no meetings since March 2025.
Johnson Government Wasted £10bn on PPE, Covid Inquiry Finds
The UK Covid-19 inquiry concluded Boris Johnson's government wasted nearly £10bn on PPE due to flawed procurement, including a 'VIP lane' that favoured politically connected firms.
Protect public health policies from lobbying firms
Experts welcome ethics watchdog's recommendations to improve transparency around lobbying, citing evidence of harmful product companies influencing public health policies behind closed doors.
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UK public urged to prepare for emergencies amid new risk warnings
The British public should take small steps to secure water, power and phone signal in case of severe weather, cyber-attacks or other national crises, Downing Street says.
UK wasted £10bn on PPE during Covid, inquiry finds
Almost £10bn of £15bn spent on PPE was wasted, according to the Covid Inquiry's fifth report, which criticises overbuying and substandard equipment.
Lewisham campaigners urge halt to CPO for £1.5bn redevelopment
Save Lewisham Shopping Centre campaigners urge the new Green mayor to halt a compulsory purchase order for Lewisham House, aiming to force more affordable housing in Landsec's £1.5bn redevelopment.
£250m for Jewish security welcomed but hatred persists
David Davidi-Brown welcomes £250m for Jewish community security but argues that success must be measured by reducing the need for police protection through education and bridge-building.
Westminster Tories cut free school meals for secondary pupils
Westminster City Council, now under Conservative control, will end universal free school meals for Years 7-9, affecting hundreds of families with costs up to £550 per child annually.
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Aged care probe: residents charged for unused services
Australia's aged care regulator investigates 199 complaints about fees for services residents cannot use or understand, as families speak out.
Platner disaster: progressive lessons in candidate selection
The Graham Platner campaign collapse offers progressives a chance to rethink electoral strategy, contrasting disciplined wins like Zohran Mamdani's with vibes-based failures.
Chatsworth House free library pass pilot for families
Chatsworth House launches pilot with Derbyshire Libraries, offering free community membership passes for groups of up to eight, aiming to boost cultural access and reading for pleasure.
UK nature plan 'pathetic' and 'completely insufficient'
Critics condemn the UK government's voluntary plan to restore 30% of nature by 2030 as 'pathetic' and 'completely insufficient', with only 7% of land currently meeting criteria.
Trump's Nato rhetoric hollow but highlights real alliance costs
Trump's Nato threats lose force as Europe strengthens; his domestic opponents must critically assess US alliance costs, avoiding uncritical embrace, argues Christopher S Chivvis.
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Albanese AI Speech: Safety, Copyright, Social Licence
PM Albanese outlines AI policy: safety, copyright, data centre social licence, and economic opportunity in landmark speech.
Can Labor navigate the AI revolution and protect workers?
Australia's PM to deliver landmark speech on AI regulation, balancing innovation and worker protection amid slow reform.
Prison early release: victims need safeguards, campaigners say
Victims' groups warn early prisoner releases without proper safeguards could damage trust in justice; former penal reform chief cites benefits of supervised release.
US-Iran Escalation Endangers Global Food Security
Renewed US-Iran hostilities close Strait of Hormuz, worsening global food crises; WFP feeds 1.5 million fewer people. Humanitarian impact deepens as both sides escalate.
Pogacar urges Tour de France calendar change due to heat
Tadej Pogacar demands professional cycling calendar revamp to avoid racing in July and August heat, after Mathieu van der Poel won shortened ninth stage of Tour de France.
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UK 'wild west' for experimental peptides, expert warns
Prof Channa Jayasena warns the UK is a 'wild west' for unregulated peptides and steroids, with online sales normalised on social media, risking fatalities as regulators fail to act.
Unis must adopt anti-racism standard by 2027
From 1 January 2027, all Australian universities must adopt an anti-racism standard with definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, enforceable by TEQSA.
Green MP introduces bill for max workplace temperature
Green MP Hannah Spencer introduces a bill to establish a maximum workplace temperature in the UK, citing unsafe conditions for workers during heatwaves.
Missouri declares state of emergency over storms and flooding
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declares state of emergency after severe storms cause flash flooding, with 6-12 inches of rain and multiple swift-water rescues. More heavy rain expected through the weekend.
Trump picks climate skeptic to lead US climate report
Matthew Wielicki, a geochemist who calls himself an 'Earth science professor-in-exile' and has criticized established climate science, will lead the US Global Change Research Program and the National Climate Assessment.
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Trump EPA Ends Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
The Trump administration repealed a key Endangered Species Act rule, removing habitat protections for imperiled wildlife and allowing logging, mining, and development in critical areas.
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