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The UK government announces that the plans for reforms to social care in England may not be published until 2028, or later. [5] Zoe Hughes, a transgender member of Exeter City council, quits the Labour Party in a row over transgender issues. [6] 4 January –
New Ofsted report cards are launched for assessing schools, with government intervention for struggling schools to take place much sooner than under the previous system. [ 46 ] 4 February – Robert Jenner is sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempting to kill a police officer by stabbing him in the head with a pair of scissors at a flat in ...
The UK government reverses visa changes introduced in February 2024 that stopped Ukrainians from bringing their children to the UK, meaning they can now do so. [103] Pharmaceutical manufacturer AstraZeneca abandons a planned £450m investment in a vaccine production facility on Merseyside, blaming a lack of UK government support for its ...
THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: The new year brings growing debate over Britain’s future, with concerns from readers focused on the economy, public services, and leadership
As 2025 gets started, planning for the year is in full swing. Here is a list of 2025 holidays, special events, big games, cultural milestones and other key dates to mark on your calendar ...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo government claims that the unilateral ceasefire declared by M23 earlier was false. Somali Civil War. Jubaland crisis. Somali federal government-appointed commissioner of Bardhere District Mohamed Ilyas Caagane is killed after Somali National Army forces are defeated by Jubaland forces in Gedo, Somalia.
The Low Pay Commission, the panel of experts which advises the government on minimum wage increases, said the most likely increase needed for the National Living Wage in 2025 would be a 3.9% rise ...
The 2025 United Kingdom local elections will be held on 1 May 2025. [2] All seats on 14 county councils in England and eight unitary authorities in England will be up for election. They are expected to be the first local elections following the 2024 general election .