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Planned Reforms to SEN Support in Northern Ireland Spark Debate

Northern Ireland plans major reforms to Special Educational Needs support affecting over 70,000 pupils. While intended to provide earlier, tailored assistance, unions and charities urge a pause citing concerns over workload and legal frameworks.

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Getty Images A classroom with four red cups on a table, each filled with colouring pencils.

Falklands Veteran Urges King Charles III to Persuade Trump to 'Back Down'

Falklands War veteran Simon Weston urges King Charles III to persuade President Trump to reconsider US stance on the UK's sovereignty claim amid ongoing UK-Argentina dispute.

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BBC Falklands war veteran Simon Weston speaks to BBC Newsnight wearing a blue checkered shirt

Palantir CEO’s Viral Manifesto Sparks Debate Amid UK Government Contracts

Palantir CEO Alex Karp's viral 22-point manifesto sparks debate amid the company's expanding UK government contracts, including NHS and MoD, raising concerns over his controversial views and the firm's role in public institutions.

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AFP via Getty Images Alex Karp, wearing a blue suit and shirt, speaks on a stage against a dark blue backdrop

Man Extradited from UAE Charged with 2024 Westminster Murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit

Enzo Bettamio, 18, extradited from UAE to UK, charged with the 2024 Westminster murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit, also known as Angela. He will appear in court Saturday; family supported by specialist officers.

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Surge in Deadly Prison Attacks Highlights Growing Violence Behind Bars

Prison violence in England and Wales is rising, with deadly attacks on inmates like Ian Huntley and Ian Watkins highlighting challenges in controlling brutality behind bars. Overcrowding, staff shortages, and inmate hierarchies contribute to a dangerous environment.

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Corbis via Getty Images A prison officer walks down a wing of a prison.

O'Neill Warns UK Union Is 'Cracking at the Seams' Amid Political Strains

First Minister Michelle O'Neill warns the UK union is "cracking at the seams," criticizes DUP and Westminster, and highlights growing nationalist support ahead of key elections.

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PA Media Michelle O'Neill standing at a green lecturn with a green background behind her. She is motioning with her hands. She is wearing a cream jacket and white shirt. She has blonde hair, tied back.

Charity Drops Choir from London Marathon Over Founder’s Gender-Critical Views

The Singing Striders choir was dropped from the London Marathon by charity Scope due to founder Janet Murray's gender-critical views, sparking debate on inclusion and representation.

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Thousands of runners pass across Tower Bridge during the London Marathon 2025

Zack Polanski Urges Removal of Trump from Scottish Golf Courses

Green Party leader Zack Polanski calls for Donald Trump to be removed from his Scottish golf courses and for the properties to be community-owned, criticizing Trump's past wars and sparking a strong response from Trump International Scotland.

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PA Media Donald Trump waves to onlookers from his golf buggy

Ex-Channel 5 Newsreader Withdraws Claims Against Dan Walker After Settlement

Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn her claims against Dan Walker after reaching a mutual agreement with Channel 5 and ITN, ending the planned employment tribunal.

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BBC/Getty Images Dan Walker (left) wearing a suit with a dark blue tie, against a blue background, and Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije (right) wearing a black ensemble, against a white background

Rugby Teacher Cleared of All Misconduct Allegations by EWC

Lowri Mair Williams, former PE teacher at Llandovery College, was cleared by the Education Workforce Council after allegations of misconduct in girls' rugby were found unsubstantiated.

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Google The outside of Llandovery College

Inmates Safely Evacuated After Fire at Suffolk's Highpoint Prison

A fire at Highpoint Prison in Suffolk led to the evacuation of inmates. Fire crews from multiple locations responded, with no casualties reported. The prison houses 1,300 Category C male inmates.

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Jamie Niblock/BBC Firefighters in the cage of an aerial ladder platform. There appear to be two of them. They are looking at a roof from which billowing black smoke is coming. The shot has been taken through a barbed wire topped wire fence at Highpoint Prison.

Starmer to Introduce New Powers to Ban State-Backed Terror Groups Including IRGC

The UK government plans new anti-terror powers to ban state-backed groups like Iran's IRGC, creating offences for supporting such organisations. Legislation will be introduced in the King's Speech on 13 May, following calls from Labour MPs amid rising antisemitic attacks.

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EPA Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) soldiers march in formation during the annual military parade marking the Iraqi invasion in 1980

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