Pressures from “rocketing” levels of self-harm, suicide, and violence within British jails are pushing prison officers to walk away from their jobs, a national union representative has said. Mark Fairhurst, chair of the Prison Officers Association (POA), said the service is no longer in crisis but “in meltdown”—and government action is needed urgently. Inadequate wages,…
UK’s Sunak Calls for Long-Term Security Assurance for Ukraine on War Anniversary
February 24, 2023
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The international community should support Ukraine with long-term military and security assurances, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. The conflict began exactly one year ago, when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. At a virtual meeting with G-7 leaders…
Academics Argue for World War II-Style Rationing of Food and Fuel to Fight ‘Climate Change’
Academics are arguing that World War II-style rationing could help fight climate change by slashing greenhouse gas emissions more rapidly and fairly. In a paper (pdf) published on Feb. 20 in the journal “Ethics, Policy & Environment,” researchers from the University of Leeds in England argue that carbon rationing has been “neglected as a policy option for mitigating…
ULEZ Advert Probed After Hundreds Complained Over ‘Misleading’ Claims
A TV advert about the upcoming expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is under investigation following hundreds of complaints that the ad was “misleading,” the advertisement watchdog has confirmed. A spokesman for the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the regulator had received 370 complaints about the ad. “Complainants argue that the ad is…
Northern Ireland Politicians and Police Unite ‘As One Voice’ Over Detective Shooting
February 24, 2023
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Northern Ireland’s five main political party leaders stood alongside the region’s police chief on Friday in a rare “act of unity” over the attempted murder of a senior detective. The leaders of Sinn Fein, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), the Alliance Party, the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), and the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)…
Residents Battle Bath Council Anti-Car Policies: ‘It’s the Rationing of Movement’
Businesses and residents in Bath are fighting net zero measures such as roadblocks, bollards, and digital permits, which they say will stop them from moving freely around the historic city. Bath, a UNESCO world heritage site famed for its Roman baths and links to the writer Jane Austen, is introducing a raft of environmental measures…
Police Will No Longer Be the Default Responders to UK Mental Health Incidents
Police officers will no longer automatically be sent to respond to 999 calls involving people having mental health crises following an agreement supported by the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. Under the National Partnership Agreement, people experiencing mental health issues will initially be attended to by medical professionals rather than the police. The plan is partly…
Ukraine War Could Last Another 12 Months, Says UK Defence Chief Ahead of Anniversary
February 24, 2023
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The war in Ukraine could last another year, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said. This Friday will mark the first anniversary of the war, which began when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. Asked whether the public will still see Ukraine and Russia at war in another 12…
Government to Set Up Independent Football Regulator for English Football to Protect ‘Rich Heritage’
The government is proposing to set up an independent regulator for football in England and Wales, to help prevent the financial collapse of clubs, protect the sanctity of the football pyramid and stop club owners changing team names, club colours, or moving stadiums without the agreement of the fans. The regulator would have the power…
British BAE Systems Saw Record Orders in 2022 Due to Ukraine War
February 23, 2023
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The United Kingdom’s largest defense firm experienced record orders as the Russia–Ukraine war boosted military spending in 2022. British defense giant BAE Systems said on Feb. 23 that orders for weapons systems soared last year amid an “elevated threat environment” in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The group is one of the largest builders…
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