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politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Burnham Signals Potential Labour Pivot on Gaza Policy

Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour’s Gaza stance and says the party didn’t get it right, pledging to press Israel and keep a two‑state solution alive. With a leadership question looming, observers see the remarks as an attempt to placate voters and set the stage for a possible policy shift if he becomes prime minister, though analysts warn any real change depends on concrete policy actions like ceasefire, arms controls, and accountability for Israel.

via Al Jazeera|

#gaza #israel #labour-party

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

UK’s under-16 social media ban could redefine how we learn, share, and access the internet

Britain is weighing a ban on under-16s’ access to major social platforms, potentially requiring age verification across services and signaling the biggest change yet in how people go online; while supporters say it could shield children from harms, critics warn it could hinder learning, push teens to smaller or unregulated sites, raise privacy concerns over data checks, and alter online life for both youths and adults as education and information increasingly move through digital platforms like YouTube.

via BBC|

#education #online-safety #privacy

business2 months ago•4 min saved

UK to soften 2030 EV target amid industry pressure

Britain plans to loosen its 2030 EV sales target from 80% to about 50-70% after a government consultation, amid industry pushback and concerns about costs and jobs; a weaker target could threaten climate goals, while the ZEV mandate, penalties, and credits will shape investment in charging infrastructure.

via BBC|

#business #car-industry #charging-infrastructure

education6 months ago•7 min saved

Voluntary student-loan repayments rise, but Lewis warns overpaying isn’t wise for most

BBC analysis shows voluntary repayments on Plan 2 student loans in England rose from £141.7m to £491.1m between 2017 and 2025 as graduates try to clear debt. Martin Lewis warns that only higher earners typically benefit from extra payments and most borrowers shouldn’t panic into overpaying, since small extra sums rarely shorten the 30-year term. The trend is driven by high earners and family considerations, while policy moves like freezing the repayment threshold complicate incentives. The Student Loans Company does not publish individual breakdowns, and campaigns call for reform to the loan system.

via BBC|

#education #martin-lewis #plan-2