New editions of Roald Dahl’s children’s books are being rewritten to remove language deemed offensive by the publisher Puffin Books, including the words “fat” and “ugly.” A note from Puffin at the beginning of the new editions, which have been viewed by The Telegraph, reads: “The wonderful words of Roald Dahl can transport you to different worlds…
Roald Dahl Books Rewritten to Remove ‘Offensive’ and Non-Gender-Neutral Language
British Government Moves to Pass Stalled Northern Ireland Organ Law After Brexit Fallout
The British government will move to pass a stalled organ donation law in Northern Ireland that was halted over post-Brexit political rows. On Monday, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris confirmed he will table an amendment to scheduled legislation set to go through Parliament that would aim to incorporate the organ law. Political stalemate over the…
Home Secretary Suella Braverman Unveils ‘Toughest’ Measures to Combat UK Domestic Violence
Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced “one of the toughest suites of measures” ever to combat domestic violence in England and Wales. Under the new arrangements, the most serious domestic violence abusers will be monitored more closely and subjected to electronic tagging to protect vulnerable their partners, ex-partners, and children. Violence against women and girls will…
China Should Be Barred From Coronation, Sanctioned UK Lawmakers Say
February 20, 2023
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime should be barred from the coronation of King Charles III, British parliamentarians who have been sanctioned by Beijing have argued. Charles, who became king after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, will be formally crowned alongside his wife at a ceremony to be held at Westminster…
‘All Quiet at the Western Front’ Triumphs at BAFTA Awards
LONDON—A German remake of anti-war classic “All Quiet on the Western Front” was the big winner at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, triumphing in the key categories at the ceremony seen as an indicator for next month’s Oscars. Based on the 1928 novel by German author Erich Maria Remarque about the horrors of…
UK Police Recovers Body From River Near Where Nicola Bulley Went Missing
A body has been found in the River Wyre during the search for missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, Lancashire Police said on Sunday. Bulley, 45, was last seen on the morning of Jan. 27 as she walked her cocker spaniel, Willow, beside the River Wyre in Lancashire, after dropping her two young daughters off at a…
London-Based TV Station Critical of Iranian Regime Moves to US After Threats
A UK-based Persian-language TV station has said it is moving its London studios to the United States, as a result of the growing threat from the Iranian regime and security advice from British police. The channel said in a statement on Feb. 18: “After a significant escalation in state-backed threats from Iran and advice from…
UK’s Sunak Pledges Longer-Range Weapons, Calls for ‘NATO Standard Capabilities’ for Ukraine
The UK will become the first country to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons, British Prime Minister Sunak said on Saturday as he pushed for “NATO standard capabilities” for Ukraine. Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Sunak told world leaders Ukraine needs “a decisive advantage on the battlefield” to defeat Russia and long-term support for…
Senior Official Plays Down Minister’s Comments on Britain’s Colonial Past
February 18, 2023
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Penny Wong’s controversial comments on Britain’s colonial history have caused “no sense of discomfort or diplomatic tension,” a senior official within the Australian foreign minister’s department said. In a Senate Estimates Committee hearing on Feb. 16, Jan Adams, the most senior official at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that while Wong’s comments in…
Almost 2,000 Homes Still Without Power as Storm Otto Moves Away From UK
About 2,000 homes which lost power during Storm Otto had still not been reconnected to the grid on Saturday morning. The Met Office said the storm has “well and truly cleared” but around 2,000 homes in Aberdeenshire remain without power. The forecasting body said the storm, which left more than 60,000 homes without power, has…
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