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UK weighs vaping ban in cars with children and school grounds
health14 days ago

UK weighs vaping ban in cars with children and school grounds

Britain’s government has opened a 12‑week public consultation on banning smoking and vaping in cars carrying children, in playgrounds and around schools, and extending heated-tobacco restrictions to indoor spaces and certain outdoor hospital areas, while allowing vaping outdoors to aid quitting; homes would remain unchanged. If enacted, enforcement would mirror existing smoke‑free laws as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, with the consultation running until May 8, 2026.

via BBC|
#england#health#public-consultation
England's refugee homelessness hits four-year high, BBC investigation shows
society23 days ago

England's refugee homelessness hits four-year high, BBC investigation shows

BBC data show the number of refugee households in England that are homeless or at risk rose from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25 — a five-fold increase likely linked to the 28-day move-on rule from asylum accommodation and delays in asylum decisions. Charities warn the true scale may be higher than official counts, with London and the North West most affected; dramatic rises are seen in areas like Hillingdon. Critics urge long-term policy reforms and more temporary housing to relieve stretched local services while the government says it is working toward quicker decisions and better-supported housing for refugees.

via BBC|
#asylum#england#homelessness
England’s bold Six Nations pick puts Arundell at centre for Wales clash
sports-greater-rugby-union25 days ago

England’s bold Six Nations pick puts Arundell at centre for Wales clash

England’s Six Nations squad to face Wales leans into youth and pace, with Henry Arundell moved to centre and Jamie George captaining as Steve Borthwick makes bold calls. Winners highlighted by the article include Arundell, Freddie Steward, Fraser Dingwall, Guy Pepper, Jamie George and Trevor Davison, along with praise for Borthwick’s 6-2 bench. The losers list is led by injuries and omissions such as Ollie Lawrence and Tom Roebuck, plus a host of contenders—Max Ojomoh, Seb Atkinson, Henry Slade and Jack van Poortvliet among others—being sidelined or left out in the final 23, with Bevan Rodd, Bevan Iyogun (who earned selection) and Chandler Cunningham-South also impacted by the selections. The piece notes competition at fly-half and back-row remains fierce and questions over selections like Daly/Furbank also factor into the analysis.

via Planet Rugby|
#arundell#england#rugby
England's sober shift: a quarter of adults abstain from alcohol
health1 month ago

England's sober shift: a quarter of adults abstain from alcohol

A Health Survey for England shows 24% of adults did not drink alcohol in 2024 (up from 19% in 2022), with women more likely to abstain (26% vs 22% for men) and notable regional variation (West Midlands 27%, London 26%, northeast 17%). Among drinkers, 51% of men and 60% of women are at lower risk, while higher-risk levels are more common in men (27% vs 15% for women); older adults (65–74) are more likely to drink at risky levels (29%) than 25–34-year-olds (14%). The findings underscore ongoing alcohol-related harms and support calls for population-wide measures such as minimum unit pricing and stricter marketing controls.

via The Guardian|
#alcohol#england#health
England to enforce full-day phone ban in schools with Ofsted oversight
education1 month ago

England to enforce full-day phone ban in schools with Ofsted oversight

England's Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced that schools should be phone-free for the entire school day, with Ofsted inspections to monitor policy implementation and guidance strengthened to explicitly ban pupil phone use during lessons, breaks and lunchtimes. Teachers are advised not to use their own devices around pupils. Reactions from headteachers' unions are mixed, and the move ties into a broader debate on social media bans for under-16s and devolved policy differences across the UK.

via BBC|
#education#england#mobile-phones
England to publish first official screen-time guidance for under-fives
education1 month ago

England to publish first official screen-time guidance for under-fives

England will publish its first official screen-time guidance for children under five in April, with a national working group set to consult parents and practitioners on how much screen use is appropriate and to offer non-screen activity alternatives. Government research shows about 98% of children under two use screens daily, and higher screen time (around five hours) is linked to significantly fewer words spoken compared with those who watch less. The guidance, led by Dame Rachel de Souza and Professor Russell Viner, aims to help families manage screens as part of a broader push on digital literacy and online safety, while highlighting income-based disparities in how children are read to.

via BBC|
#early-years#education#england
Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children from Low-Income Families
health1 month ago

Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children from Low-Income Families

In England, a new pilot scheme will offer at-home vaccinations to children from struggling families to improve vaccine uptake, addressing declining coverage and long NHS wait times for pediatric care. The initiative aims to reach families facing barriers like language, travel, or childcare issues, with broader efforts to enhance children's healthcare and workforce capacity. Additionally, children up to six will soon be vaccinated against chickenpox for free from January 2026.

via BBC|
#children#england#health
England's Melbourne Win Breaks Long Drought in Ashes Series
sports2 months ago

England's Melbourne Win Breaks Long Drought in Ashes Series

England's victory over Australia at Melbourne ended Australia's perfect run in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027, slightly tightening the race at the top. Australia remains at the top of the table despite losing points, while England's win boosts their position but they still trail India, who are in sixth place. The results have significant implications for the upcoming fixtures and the race for the WTC final.

via Times of India|
#australia#cricket#england
England Break Ashes Drought with Quick Win at Melbourne
sports2 months ago

England Break Ashes Drought with Quick Win at Melbourne

England achieved a historic first Test win in Australia since 2011, defeating Australia in a two-day match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking a significant milestone in their cricket rivalry after 18 attempts. The match was notable for its short duration, unconventional play, and the emotional victory for captain Ben Stokes and his team, amidst challenging pitch conditions and injuries to key players.

via The New York Times|
#ashes#australia#england