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The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

BBC’s terror policy: Fair reporting or double standard?

While the horror of the Pahalgam attack was unambiguous, the words used to describe it have become a flashpoint between one of the world’s oldest broadcasters and Asia’s largest democracy.

Newslaundry · May 1, 2025

How 25 working-class Salford kids became a theatre troupe – and could help change the face of British acting

IN FOCUS: At a time of crisis when it comes to class diversity in the UK’s performing arts, a collaboration between a theatre and a not-for-profit organisation has resulted in one of the most exciting original plays in the country, reports Maira Butt. ‘We’re big, we’re bold, we’re northern,’ boasts…

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

UK School Uniforms Are About to Be Cheaper For Around 4.2m Children — But Should They Be Mandatory At All?

A new bill set to be introduced in September 2026 could save English families £70 million in school uniforms by limiting branded clothing to 4 items.

International Business Times UK · May 1, 2025

Nigel Farage's Reform party faces crucial test in local elections in the UK

Farage ran for election to the House of Commons eight times, losing every attempt until he was elected as an MP for the Clacton constituency in 2024.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Couple forced to look overseas due to UK’s ‘tricky’ surrogacy process

Shaun Thomas and Paul Brennan found the UK surrogacy process daunting and expensive, so they explored options abroad

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Thousands of homes to receive faster broadband in Labour connection drive

The move is part of Labour’s “digital revolution,” tech minister says

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Thursday set to be hottest day of the year with highs of 30C

The warm weather could also challenge the record for the highest April temperature in Wales, which is 26.2C.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

‘Let UK-wide smacking ban be murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif’s legacy’

Smacking is illegal in Wales and Scotland but there remains a legal defence in England and Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

New AI tool to spot skin cancer to be used in NHS

It comes as health experts issued a warning over sun cream ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025