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The UK government will prohibit live boiling of crustaceans, citing animal welfare concerns. The move aligns with a broader strategy to improve animal treatment, including banning cages for hens and crates for pigs, and ending practices like trail hunting. The policy aims to modernise animal welfare standards in Britain.
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The UK government faces a complex budget ahead, balancing rearmament costs, economic recovery, and environmental protections. Labour criticizes Brexit's economic impact, while tensions with the EU over environmental standards threaten trade relations. The government aims to boost growth amid inflation and security concerns.
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The UK government announced sweeping changes to immigration and asylum policies, including longer settlement wait times, stricter eligibility criteria, and temporary refugee status. High earners and NHS workers are fast-tracked, while others face waits up to 30 years. The reforms aim to control migration and reform public services.
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Illegal waste dumping across the UK, including Wigan and Oxfordshire, has caused fires, flooding, and community distress. Authorities are taking action, but enforcement gaps and costs remain significant. Recent incidents include fires, flooding, and illegal dumping, highlighting ongoing challenges in waste management.