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British Defence Secretary John Healey has hinted at the possibility of sending British troops to Ukraine to provide training for soldiers in their conflict against Russia, with discussions ongoing within the Ministry of Defence. Currently, British medical personnel are already in Ukraine delivering training, and the UK has previously trained Ukrainian soldiers in the UK under Operation Interflex. Healey emphasized the need to make training more accessible to Ukrainians and to help them recruit and...

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Mother of the House Diane Abbott accuses the Labour government of breaking a promise to compensate the Waspi women, as Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism in PMQs for rejecting calls for women born in the 1950s to receive thousands in compensation. The Waspi women were not properly informed about the rise in state pension age from 60 to 65, affecting their retirement plans, leading to "raw fury" among campaigners. The government's decision, despite a PHSO...

At least 56,000 primary school children in England, with one in nine pupils in some London schools homeless, are living in temporary accommodation, according to Shelter's analysis of Ministry of Housing data. Shelter's chief executive, Polly Neate, is calling on the government to speed up the construction of social housing rentals to address the issue. The government has announced nearly £1bn in new funding for English councils to combat and reduce homelessness, as figures show...

In County Durham, Danielle Massey was jailed for manslaughter after her baby son, Charlie Goodall, drowned in a bathtub while she played a cooking game on her phone. Massey pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting fault for the unstable bath seat and possession of cannabis. She claimed she left Charlie briefly unsupervised to get a towel and found him unresponsive upon her return, calling emergency services. Full Article

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is seeking assurances of continued military support from European leaders ahead of Trump's return to Washington, where he plans to prioritize Europe's role in backing Ukraine's defense and managing future cease-fire agreements. Zelenskyy has already met with French President Macron and is scheduled to meet with leaders from Germany, Italy, Poland, as well as European Council President Costa and European Commission President von der Leyen in Brussels to solidify allies' support and...