UK News Daily Kent Revokes Climate Emergency, UK Faces Undersea Cable Threats, Curriculum Reforms Urged, UK STIM Tool Transforms Trafficking Detection, and more...
Sep 19, 2025
Kent Council stirs up controversy by revoking its climate emergency declaration, citing economic issues. Meanwhile, concerns escalate over the vulnerability of undersea cables critical to UK security amid geopolitical tensions. In education, calls grow for reforms to help disadvantaged students catch up in advanced maths. A revolutionary STIM tool is transforming human trafficking detection, now used by 16 police forces. Also, Great Western Hospital announces a $33.5M expansion of its emergency department to enhance patient care.
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Kent Council Drops Climate Emergency
- Kent County Council voted to rescind its 2019 climate emergency declaration citing economic concerns and doubts about policy effectiveness.
- Opposition parties and scientists warned this move contradicts scientific consensus and risks local climate impacts like water stress and flooding.
Undersea Cables Are Strategic Vulnerabilities
- The National Security Strategy Committee found ~50 undersea cables vulnerable to potential state-backed sabotage with severe economic fallout.
- It urged stronger physical protection, deterrence and a UK cable repair ship plus trained Royal Navy Reserve before 2030.
Maths Talent Leaks From Disadvantaged Pupils
- Disadvantaged pupils succeed in early maths but far fewer progress to A-levels and maths-focused degrees compared with advantaged peers.
- Experts propose curriculum changes and possibly compulsory maths to 18 to stop talent leakage and widen access.