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A new book has alleged a plot by Kemi Badenoch, the current Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Conservative Party, to oust former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This political intrigue emerges as new findings highlight the serious issue of digital abuse, now identified as a factor in 40% of UK domestic homicides, and a new study links the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to healthier lungs in children.

On the policy front, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a significant £10 billion initiative to build 70,000 new council homes and has not ruled out tax increases in the upcoming autumn budget. In health news, millions of women in England are set to receive 'game-changing' at-home cervical screening kits.

Further domestic stories include an error in the eVisa system that prevented a woman from flying back to the UK, and an update revealing that nearly 40,000 pupils are being forced to resit their GCSE English exams due to marking errors. Internationally, British news outlets are covering developments in the Ukraine conflict, including Ukraine providing intelligence to the UK and warnings from the Kremlin regarding potential attacks on UK drone factories.

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Political Intrigue: Badenoch Plot Against Sunak Alleged

A new book claims that Kemi Badenoch, the current Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Conservative Party, had plotted to replace Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister prior to the Labour Party's election victory.

The Independent Badenoch plotted to 'take out' Sunak as PM before Labour's election win, new… ↗

Digital Abuse Linked to Domestic Homicides

A new analysis reveals that technology-enabled abuse is a significant factor in two in five domestic homicides across the UK, with campaigners urging police to improve their response to this threat.

The Observer Digital Abuse a Factor in 40% of UK Domestic Homicides ↗

ULEZ Proves Beneficial for Children's Lung Health

Despite its political controversy, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has now demonstrated its effectiveness by showing that children in affected areas have healthier lungs.

The Observer ULEZ Linked to Healthier Lungs in Children ↗

Prime Minister Burnham Unveils Housing Plans, Hints at Tax Rises

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is championing a major initiative to revive council house building, proposing £10 billion in funding for 70,000 new homes, and has indicated that tax increases are not off the table for the upcoming autumn budget.

The Independent Burnham hails council house comeback with £10bn for 70,000 new homes ↗
The i Paper Burnham Refuses to Rule Out Tax Rises in Autumn Budget ↗

eVisa System Error Prevents Woman's UK Return

A woman was denied boarding for her flight back to the UK due to an error in the eVisa system that incorrectly identified her as her twin sister.

The Independent Woman refused flight home to UK after eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister ↗

Tens of Thousands Resit GCSE English Due to Marking Errors

Nearly 40,000 students have been compelled to retake their GCSE English exams following issues related to the marking of their papers.

The Observer 40,000 Pupils Resit GCSE English Due to Marking Errors ↗

Grenfell Report Highlights Business vs. Public Interests

An analysis of the Grenfell Tower report suggests a fundamental conflict where outcomes beneficial for businesses can often lead to disastrous consequences for the public.

The Observer Grenfell Tower Report Highlights Business vs. Public Disasters ↗

Ukraine Shares Battlefield Intelligence with Britain

Ukraine has reportedly provided the United Kingdom with a significant amount of classified intelligence from the battlefield, enhancing the UK's understanding of the conflict with Russia.

The Independent Ukraine hands Britain 'goldmine' of secret battlefield intelligence ↗

Kremlin Warns of Attacks on UK Drone Factories

A Kremlin adviser has suggested that UK drone factories could become targets following Britain's decision to share blueprints for British-made missile components with Ukraine.