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It is just under a year and a half ago that I found myself writing a piece called ‘A Black Friday’.
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Protests after female footballer banned for asking trans opponent “Are you a man?”Protestors took to the streets outside Wembley Stadium before England’s match against the Republic of Ireland last Sunday, to speak out against the Football Association’s controversial ‘transgender inclusion’ policy.
Transgender
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Critics question whether online safety regulations will sufficeThe Online Safety Act, which received Royal Assent in October 2023, is set to be implemented from Spring 2025, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s efforts to enhance online safety.
Pornography
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Diane Abbott and Edward Leigh unite against assisted suicide bill
Assisted Suicide
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CARE response to The Observer articleThe Observer has published an article about groups that oppose assisted suicide, citing CARE. We supplied the following quote to the paper:
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Great Britain lagging behind in gambling regulationsA recent report by the UK charity GambleAware highlights how Great Britain is lagging behind many European nations in regulating gambling advertisements, specifically those targeting vulnerable audiences.
Gambling
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Number of modern slavery victims in the UK hits record highThe UK has seen a significant rise in potential modern slavery cases, with 4,758 referrals reported to the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) between July and September 2024—a record high.
Modern Slavery
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Another Labour Minister to oppose assisted suicide billChief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones, has confirmed he will not support the upcoming bill to legalise assisted suicide.
Assisted Suicide
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Gambling problems among young people has more than tripledThe latest data from the Gambling Commission shows a concerning rise in problem gambling among young people in the UK, with rates more than tripling over the past year.
Gambling
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Rachel Reeves' budget fail to raise gambling taxes coined as a "missed opportunity"UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing criticism for what many see as a missed chance to secure an additional £900 million for public funding by increasing taxes on online casinos.
Gambling
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Disabled advocates say title of assisted suicide bill is ‘misleading’Disabled campaigners from Buckinghamshire Disability Service (BuDS) are criticising the name of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, arguing it hides its true purpose of legalising assisted suicide.
Assisted Suicide
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AI chatbot was impersonating dead teensCharacter.ai, a chatbot tool in which people can create and interact with AI avatars, has found itself in hot water after digital versions of teenagers Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey have been…
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