UK News Daily Speaker Demands Authentic Debates, Scotland Ends Two-Child Cap, Retiree Falls Victim to Scam, UK Faces Backlash on Journalism Cuts, and more...
Jun 18, 2025
The Stormont Speaker advocates for authentic debates, criticizing the reliance on scripted dialogues in Parliament. Scotland plans to abolish the two-child benefit cap, aiming to lift thousands out of poverty. A retiree's devastating scam experience highlights the risks facing older adults. The UK government faces backlash over cuts to journalism education, raising concerns about the future quality of news reporting. Additionally, a controversial ban on trans women in cricket ignites passionate discussions on equality in sports.
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Stormont Speaker on Debate Quality
- Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots criticizes scripted debates as undermining genuine discussion.
- He calls for stronger culture and interaction in parliamentary debates for accountability.
Scotland Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap
- Scotland will abolish the two-child benefit cap by March 2026 to reduce child poverty.
- This policy aims to lift 20,000 children out of relative poverty despite funding concerns.
Retiree Scammed Out of Pension
- Retiree Alan Brazel lost £150k in a financial scam by Continental Wealth Management.
- He now works odd jobs at age 74 to survive on a £600 state pension.