"I am extremely frustrated by the slow progress on the clinical trial. The reason it's taking its time is because it is absolutely vital that we get the research programme right, so that at the end of that programme, the evidence can be trusted and not subject to challenge."
A coalition of civil society groups is warning of the dangers of cutting safety regulations as the government pushes to rip up the rules to accelerate the construction of new nuclear power stations. The 25 groups from communities neighbouring nuclear sites have submitted a joint response to a consultation by the nuclear regulatory taskforce, saying its proposals lack both credibility and rigour. They argue that the plans to relax regulations only serve to undermine confidence in regulators and the UK's nuclear regulatory regime.
During the eight weeks between June 18, 2025, and August 12, 2025, Brent Oil prices fell by 13.54%, yet pump prices for petrol and diesel increased.
Starmer stated that growing up today is difficult for young people due to the harmful effects of social media, leading to isolation and disconnection from communities.
Volker Turk, the UN human rights commissioner, stated that the UK government's designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization is disproportionate and unnecessary, calling for its rescindment.
Sir James Cleverly accused Sir Keir Starmer of prioritizing asylum seekers over the needs of hardworking young Britons, expressing outrage at claims of ample housing for them.
Children could face two-hour limits on social media like TikTok and Snapchat as part of a government plan to crack down on compulsive phone use. The science and technology secretary, Peter Kyle, is concerned about young people's sleep and focus while studying for exams.
The government will test technology that judges a person's age based on their facial features, aiming to accurately estimate the age of asylum seekers claiming to be children.
The Government is planning to do "everything it possibly can" to avoid a recession, as the Sunday Independent can reveal details of a new fund for those Irish businesses worst affected by US tariffs.
The Government's recently published statistics for the 2023/24 UK tax year show that approximately 83,000 taxpayers claimed 'non-domiciled' status for the year ended 5 April 2024.
The unemployment rate has risen to 4.7 per cent, the number of people on payroll has dropped and wage growth has slowed.
Defunding public broadcasting, specifically PBS, is an incredibly purposeful move meant to harm the most vulnerable of us. More than 58% of all U.S. televisions watch PBS each year.
