1 week ago Edinburgh boarding school 'protected abusers for six decades'

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry chairwoman Lady Smith has published her findings on the provision of residential care at Merchiston Castle School.

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1 week ago UK should 'actively prepare' for WAR  on British soil amid Russia, Iran and North Korea threat, ministers are warned

In the national security strategy published today, ministers said the UK now finds itself in 'an era in which we face confrontation with those who are threatening our security'.

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2 w. ago Flight evacuating British nationals from Israel has departed, says Foreign Office – UK politics live

Foreign secretary David Lammy says further flights will follow in the coming daysBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’re unlocking the potential of British industry by slashing industrial electrici...

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2 w. ago ‘High energy costs have held back businesses’, says Miliband as government announces industrial strategy – UK politics live

Prime minister says 10-year industrial strategy marks ‘turning point for economy’ as energy secretary says government will cut electricity costs for businessesBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’r...

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2 w. ago Grooming gangs report's disturbing reality highlighted by two word demand

Baroness Louise Casey, who led a harrowing review into sexual abuse of children by groups of men in England and Wales called for a 'national reset' in the way children are treated

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2 w. ago Louise Casey to appear before MPs after major review of child grooming failures

Baroness Casey’s review into the grooming gangs scandal was published on Monday, and criticised the lack of data on the ethnicity of offenders.

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3 w. ago Grooming gangs: 'No hiding' for police, councils and social services who failed 100s of young girls, says No10

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a new inquiry into the scandal after a U-turn

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3 w. ago 'How could so many people turn a blind eye?': The question UK must answer after grooming gangs inquiry U

Sir Keir Starmer has agreed to a new national inquiry after a review by Baroness Louise Casey

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3 w. ago Damning report into grooming gangs failures set to be released TODAY after Keir Starmer's humiliating U

The review by Baroness Casey is expected to conclude that years of warnings about abuse of white girls were 'institutionally ignored for fear of racism'.

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3 w. ago Grooming gangs: Nationwide police operation announced as Baroness Casey’s review findings to be published

Earlier this year, the Government dismissed calls for a public inquiry

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3 w. ago Grooming gangs: Baroness Casey’s review findings to be published after Keir Starmer U

Earlier this year, the Government dismissed calls for a public inquiry.

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