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www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
EU data protection

Rishi Sunak must allow visit from UN food inspector, 85 charities write

The UK government has been urged to reverse the decision to block a UN inspector's visit on food poverty until after the election. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

Deja-Vu All Over Again: Assembly Balks on 'Sammy's Law,' Bill Sponsor Silent - Streetsblog New York City

State Assembly leaders declined to include a proposal to let NYC set its own speed limit in the budget.
Advocates express disappointment over the Assembly's decision and plan to continue fighting for the speed limit change. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Government wrongly blocked M&S demolition plan for London store, High Court told

Marks & Spencer is challenging the government's decision to block plans to demolish and rebuild its flagship store in Oxford Street.
The government and Save Britain's Heritage are defending their decision, claiming that Michael Gove was entitled to make the ruling. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Hundreds of endangered animals killed by Brit trophy hunters since Sunak promised ban

The government's decision to drop the ban on trophy imports has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of vulnerable and endangered animals.
Campaigners are pushing for a ban on trophy imports in parliament in the coming weeks. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Medicine

Landmark sickle cell treatment is axed by regulators

A drug approved to treat sickle cell disease has been scrapped by the UK government, despite being hailed as the first new drug in over 20 years for the condition.
The decision has sparked criticism from campaigners who argue that it leaves a reliance on only one licensed NHS treatment for sickle cell patients. [ more ]
BBC News
5 months ago
Parenting

Bereaved parents' anger at 'broken' online safety promise

Parents of children who died in circumstances linked to social media and gaming accuse the government of watering down online safety laws.
The government believes that the changes requested by the parents are already covered by existing laws. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Cars

Government's petrol and diesel ban delay deters EV car buyers

14% of motorists are less likely to choose an electric vehicle due to the government's decision to delay the end of petrol and diesel car sales to 2035.
82% of motorists say the government's decision has no effect on their choice of vehicle, while 6% feel less sure about electric cars in general.
Positions are becoming more entrenched among those who favor petrol and diesel versus those who plan to buy electric or hybrid vehicles. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Health

UK cancer care in crisis and patients will die due to lack of strategy, experts warn

UK cancer care is in crisis and patients may suffer as a result of the government's decision to eliminate a dedicated cancer plan.
Waiting times for cancer treatment in the NHS are at a record high and the number of cancer patients is expected to increase significantly by 2040.
Dedicated cancer policies have been shown to improve survival outcomes, as demonstrated by Denmark and Ireland. [ more ]
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