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Government Delays Single-Sex Spaces Guidance, Citing ‘Commonsense’ Exceptions

Government Delays Single-Sex Spaces Guidance, Citing ‘Commonsense’ Exceptions

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The government has said new guidance for businesses and public bodies on protecting single-sex spaces must allow for “commonsense” exemptions, amid ongoing delays to its publication following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) submitted its draft guidance to ministers three months ago, but it has yet to be signed […]

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UK Borrows £11.7bn in November, Exceeding City Forecasts

UK Borrows £11.7bn in November, Exceeding City Forecasts

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The UK government borrowed more than forecast in November, underlining the fragile state of the public finances ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget, according to official figures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed public sector net borrowing, the gap between spending and income stood at £11.7bn last month. Although this was

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Cost-of-Living Crisis Puts Christmas Traditions at Risk for Millions of Families

Cost-of-Living Crisis Puts Christmas Traditions at Risk for Millions of Families

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Christmas traditions are under threat for six in ten parents as rising living costs continue to squeeze household budgets, according to new research from Nationwide. The building society’s survey of more than 1,000 parents, conducted in partnership with Action for Children, highlights the widening gap in Christmas spending between low- and high-income households. Parents are

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Foreign Office Confirms Cyber Hack Amid Claims of Chinese Involvement

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The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) suffered a cyber-attack in October, the trade minister Chris Bryant has confirmed, though the government has played down the risk to individuals and cautioned against speculation over who was responsible. Speaking to Sky News, Bryant said officials became aware of the breach several months ago and acted

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Traffic Gridlock and Packed Planes Expected as Christmas Getaways Begin

Traffic Gridlock and Packed Planes Expected as Christmas Getaways Begin

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Britain’s transport network is braced for intense pressure as millions begin their Christmas journeys, with Friday expected to be the busiest and most congested travel day of the festive period. Motoring organisations have warned of exceptionally heavy traffic as commuters, shoppers and early holidaymakers converge on the roads. While the largest number of leisure getaways

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Police Accused of Condoning Antisemitism Amid Dispute Over Protest Arrests

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Police have been accused of condoning the “scourge of antisemitism” after a number of forces declined to commit to arresting protesters who chant “globalise the intifada,” despite a tougher stance announced by senior policing leaders. The controversy follows a joint statement issued on Wednesday by Sir Mark Rowley, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, and Sir

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