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NHS Review Calls for ADHD and Autism Support Before Diagnosis
A major review says people wait too long for ADHD, autism and mental health help. Ministers promise earlier support, while clinical diagnosis remains essential for many.
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Two Arrested Inside RAF Molesworth Perimeter
Police found a fence breach and arrested two men inside the base. They are suspected of a national security offence; no motive or Fairford link has been established.
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Royal Mail Plans to Cut Up to 2,500 Support Jobs
Royal Mail says frontline posties and drivers are outside the plan. The test is whether fewer support roles improve the service or merely thin it.
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Andrew Challenges Police Warrants Used in Epstein-Linked Searches
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is asking the High Court to review warrants used to search two homes. No charge has been brought and no ruling made.
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Green Party Votes to Treat Zionism as Racism
Members backed the contested policy by 1,022 votes to 813. We set out what it says, the criticism and the implementation questions.
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Government Drops Plan to Restrict Jury Trials After Backlash
Ministers have abandoned a broad new tier of judge-only Crown Court trials. The 81,000-case backlog—and several narrower reforms—remain.
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King Will Address Slavery on Caribbean Tour—but Not Apologise
Buckingham Palace says Charles will confront Britain’s role in slavery during his October tour, while leaving apology and reparations to government.
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Two Men Charged Over Alleged Plot Against Manchester Jewish Community
Police have named two men and published allegations of preparation for a terrorist act. The charges have not been tested in court.
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Bedford Rail Crash: Interim Report Traces Wrong Warning and Red Signal
Investigators have reconstructed how one train stopped after a warning at a green signal and another passed red before the fatal Elstow collision. The cause remains under investigation.
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Up to £80m for NHS Dementia Tests as Nine Technologies Face Real-World Trials
UKRI is backing NHS trials of faster scans, blood tests and remote assessments. The goal is an 18-week diagnosis for 92% of referrals by 2029; patients need proof it works in practice.
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Grenfell Police Files Reach Prosecutors — No Charging Decision Yet
Police have sent case files concerning 54 people and 20 organisations to the CPS after the Grenfell fire. Prosecutors will decide whether charges can be brought before June 2027.
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UK–France “One In, One Out” Channel Pilot Stops Taking New Cases
The Home Office says its Channel returns pilot with France is no longer processing new cases. Existing returns may continue, but a detailed replacement agreement has not been announced.