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Why the UK government needed to apologise for its role in historical forced adoptions in England

British prime minister Keir Starmer has apologised in the House of Commons for historical forced adoptions in England. Present in the gallery were mothers and adult adoptees directly affected by the practice.

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The exact hiking backpack Kate Middleton took on the Three Peaks Challenge

The Princess of Wales raised money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Evening Standard

Why a couple in Wales have been given permission to eat guinea pigs for food

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'A stain on our history': Keir Starmer issues formal apology to mothers, children affected by forced adoptions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday issued a formal apology on behalf of the British state for its role in the historical practice of forced adoptions in England and Wales, acknowledging the lifelong trauma inflicted on unmarried mothers, their children and families.

The Times of India

I ran away to join the circus. Here’s what it’s really like

Owain Evans, 24, from Cwmbach near Whitland in west Wales, grew up on a dairy farm that has been in his family for generations

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer to issue historic apology to victims of forced adoption of babies born to unmarried mothers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to deliver a formal apology in Parliament on Thursday to victims of Britain's historical forced adoption practices, acknowledging the state's role in a system that saw an estimated 185,000 babies taken from unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976, BBC…

The Times of India

UK politics: Starmer issues government apology over forced adoption scandal – as it happened

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and Wales

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Couple to breed and eat guinea pigs at eco-home in rural Wales

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The Independent UK

Student drowns in River Wye while on Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip to Wales

Body of 18-year-old man located after search involving Mountain Rescue, police and the fire service

The Guardian - UK

College student, 18, drowns during Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Wales

Emergency services were called to the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys, after it was reported an 18-year-old had entered the water and could not be found

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham says 'Holyrood is as distant as Westminster'. The data shows he's wrong

ANDY Burnham’s “pitch to Scotland” failed to even acknowledge his promise of more devolution, let alone provide any details of what it meant…

The National (Scotland)

Prince William Is Reportedly “Hunkering Down” With His Kids This Summer Instead of Attending the World Cup—Unless One Twist Happens

"It's a really important summer for the Wales family."

Marie Claire

UK plans conversion ‘therapy’ ban – what the draft legislation says

After eight years of successive governments pledging action, the UK government has finally published draft legislation to ban conversion practices in England and Wales. If enacted, it would create new criminal offences to protect people from attempts to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Conversation

Police chief voices concern over ‘challenging’ operation at home for World Cup

Mark Roberts said it is ‘disappointing’ there has been a rise in alcohol and domestic abuse-related incidents in England and Wales.

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Are you saving water or sploshing it down the drain? Take our quiz to find out

Immerse yourself in our interactive quiz to discover how much you know about where our water comes from – and where it goes

The Independent UK

Body found in Wales park identified as missing teenager Lilly Jones

A boy, also aged 14, has been charged with Lilly’s murder

The Times of India

More traffic may be doing more than clogging streets in England, Scotland and Wales, as a study linked rising vehicle traffic to higher perceived crime and weaker community guardianship

New research reveals a surprising link between increased car traffic on residential streets and a decline in neighbourhood safety. Studies show that more vehicles can erode community vigilance, leading to higher rates of disorder, property crime, and violence. Conversely, implementing low-traffic designs in cities like London has demonstrably reduced street…

The Guardian - UK

Offenders in England and Wales who kill current or ex-partners face 10 more years in prison

Increase comes after seven-year campaign by mothers of victims for a change in the minimum sentence for domestic murder

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Doctor Who is on its most uneven footing in 20 years: what’s next for the beloved series?

The Doctor and the Tardis are currently trapped in limbo. The world’s longest running sci-fi series is in its most uncertain state in 20 years. The BBC have cancelled the 2026 Doctor Who Christmas special and put production of a new series out for tender.

Marie Claire

Prince William Shares Insights Into What Made His Grandmother Queen Elizabeth "Relaxed and Utterly at Home"

The Prince of Wales said he "never knew" he'd love one activity so much if it wasn't for the late Queen.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands expected to attend first pro-independence march in mid Wales

THOUSANDS of people from across Wales are expected to gather for YesCymru’s first ever March for Independence in mid Wales

The National (Scotland)

Everything we know about Andy Burnham's Number 10 North

ANDY Burnham has pledged to create a “Number 10 North” to act as “the nerve centre of a rewired Britain”, charged with making power flow to…

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Thousands of households in England and Wales to be eligible for £9,000 of a heat pump – everything we know so far

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is increasing from July

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, completes Three Peaks Challenge to show life after cancer diagnosis

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed the Three Peaks Challenge within 24 hours to raise awareness of life after a cancer diagnosis and to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

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Reform UK makes dramatic first impression in Senedd opposition role

With more than a third of Welsh parliament seats, Reform MSs have caused tears and walkouts – and voted against their own party

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