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British born migrant children fight to survive poverty
Four and a half million children - or one in three - officially live in poverty in the UK. Although the government has pledged to tackle it - some of the most vulnerable young people could be left without any financial safety net at all. 


Trans rights activists protest against gender court ruling
Thousands of trans rights supporters have marched through central London - following this week’s controversial Supreme Court decision on the definition of a woman.


‘Shocking trend of misogyny and racism in schools’ – teaching union
The teaching union behind a report into rising misogyny and racism in schools is holding its Annual Conference this weekend.


Teachers warn of rising misogyny in schools driven by social media
Teachers in the UK have warned of a 'rising tide of' misogyny and racism in schools, driven by social media.


How would Trump state visit to UK go down?
Donald Trump has declared he plans to come on a state visit to the UK in September.


Two Brits among four killed in cable car crash in Italy
Two British tourists are among 4 people who've been killed in a cable car crash near Naples in southern Italy.


What Supreme Court ruling on women means for businesses
We’re joined by Elouisa Crichton - who's a specialist in employment and equality law.


I ‘regret’ not standing up to racism in the Met says Neil Basu
One of the country's highest ranking ethnic minority police officers, Neil Basu, has published a memoir about his decades in the force - aptly titled "Turmoil". 


Chancellor says ‘nothing off the table’ in British Steel talks
The Chancellor has promised that nothing is off the table in talks to nationalise British Steel's site in Scunthorpe.


Labour to face first major test at the ballot box in Runcorn
In just two weeks time Labour will face their first major tests at the ballot box - including a key by-election.


MSP: Gender Recognition Act ‘should stay’ after court ruling
We spoke to Shirley Anne Somerville, who's Scotland's Social Justice Secretary.


President Xi or Trump – who’s the UK’s biggest threat? | Fourcast
Following President Donald Trump’s tariffs and President Xi Jinping's refusal to back down, the world is in a new era and the UK has a decision to make.


Supreme Court ruling has left me ‘heartbroken’, says trans actor
We were joined by Ant Lexa, who plays Abbi Montgomery in the hit Netflix series Sex Education, and Charlie Craggs who is an activist and the author of 'To my Trans Sisters.'


What does Supreme Court ruling mean for the trans rights movement?
The UK Supreme Court decision has been welcomed by many - but has dismayed trans rights campaigners.


Restaurant chain could face legal action after felling ancient oak
The leader of Enfield Council in north London has said an ancient oak tree butchered by a nearby Toby Carvery could have lived for centuries longer.

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