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E-scooter collisions in Great Britain have resulted in nearly 500 serious injuries so far in 2026. This trend is part of a growing concern about the safety of e-scooters on public roads. Ten people, all e-scooter riders, have lost their…

The UK government's childcare eligibility criteria have been criticized for unfairly excluding certain families. Jamie Evans has highlighted the case of his own family, who will miss out on £8,000 of support. His wife is a PhD student, which renders…

Simon Fisher, a prominent figure in conflict resolution, has died. Fisher was a key proponent of the concept of conflict transformation, which emphasizes the need to address the underlying causes of conflict. He believed that conflicts could be transformed into…

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Mississippi man on death row, who claimed racial bias in his trial. Pitchford was 18 when convicted of murder in 1997. He argued that Black jurors were excluded…

The Australian Labor government's proposed capital gains tax (CGT) reform has sparked intense opposition from various groups. Critics argue the reform will negatively impact property investors, retirees, and small businesses. The Property Council of Australia and the Real Estate Institute…

The British Museum has postponed a lecture scheduled for Jewish culture month due to concerns about potential protests. The decision was made after the museum received complaints about the speaker, who has been accused of holding anti-Palestinian views. The lecture…

Labour's Makerfield byelection candidate, Andy Burnham, has revised his stance on the no recourse to public funds policy. This policy restricts access to certain benefits for individuals with limited leave to remain in the UK. Burnham had previously called for…