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Starting in 2028, every new home built in the UK will come equipped with rooftop solar panels and heat pumps instead of gas heating. The government says the move will slash energy bills and boost the country's energy independence.
Britain's shift to clean energy will save the country £1.6 trillion by 2050 while protecting households from oil and gas price shocks forever. The government's Climate Change Committee reveals net-zero costs less than a single fossil fuel crisis.
Rape survivors in the UK will now receive free legal support throughout the entire criminal justice process, helping them understand their rights and challenge invasive information requests. The £6 million program aims to shift focus from scrutinizing victims to investigating suspects.
Parents convicted of child abuse will soon be monitored like sex offenders under a new UK register. The change comes after Paula Hudgell fought for stronger protections following her adopted son's horrific abuse.
The architect of Britain's student loan system now admits it was designed in a "mad rush" and supports cutting interest rates for millions of graduates. Nick Hillman, who helped create the system, says it's time to fix the flawed formula charging students more than necessary.
When Banaz Mahmod contacted police five times begging for help before her death in 2006, officers failed to protect her. Two decades later, her story has revolutionized how 23,000 UK officers are trained to recognize and prevent honor-based violence.
As the UK debates banning social media for under-16s, three teenagers share surprisingly different views on whether cutting access would help or harm their generation. Their honest perspectives reveal the real stakes behind this growing movement.
A new report spotlights one million people in the UK providing full-time unpaid care to family members, calling for the same workplace support that parents now receive. The government is responding with reviews of paid leave and increased financial support.
Nine-time Paralympic gold medalist Lord Chris Holmes is taking on the UK's shocking employment gap for blind people after the government declined his taskforce proposal. With only 27% of blind people employed compared to 83% of the general population, he's creating his own report to demand change.
The UK just unveiled a comprehensive strategy to tackle PFAS—toxic "forever chemicals" found in everything from school uniforms to frying pans. By 2029, Britain aims to align with EU regulations that could ban all non-essential uses of these persistent pollutants.
Britain is voting to end a controversial policy that kept hundreds of thousands of children in poverty. Starting this April, 400,000 fewer kids will struggle to meet their basic needs.
Britain's advertising watchdog just set clear boundaries for cryptocurrency marketing, protecting consumers from misleading financial promises. The decision shows regulators are catching up to protect everyday people from risky investment pitches.
Pet owners across the UK will finally see clear pricing before treatments after new government reforms tackle rising veterinary costs. The changes aim to end surprise bills and restore trust in an industry where fees have jumped twice as fast as inflation.
Over half a million households and businesses connected to heat networks across the UK just gained new legal protections against unfair price hikes and poor service. Some customers had seen energy bills spike by 450% with no recourse until now.