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The Home Office has unveiled a controversial new plan requiring asylum seekers to pay up to £10,000 towards their accommodation and support costs once they secure employment and start earning a wage. Campaigners have slammed the policy as performative cruelty, arguing it fails to address the massive backlog and real issues plaguing the UK's asylum system. However, supporters argue that it is only fair for those benefiting from state-funded housing to contribute back to the taxpayer once they are financially able. Where do you stand on this divisive new policy?

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A fresh study has thrown a spanner in the works regarding the ongoing debate around mobile phones in classrooms. Researchers have concluded that enforcing a blanket ban on smartphones in schools is overly simplistic and largely ineffective. In fact, they warn that absolute bans might prevent children from reporting online bullying or digital harms out of fear of getting in trouble. With many parents and teachers desperate for a distraction-free environment, this advice complicates matters. Should we completely outlaw devices, or is teaching safe digital habits the smarter approach?

It's easy to eat meat when it's packaged in plastic. But if you had to look the animal in the eye first — would you still?

In a move that has stunned the tennis world, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is making a sensational return to Wimbledon singles action at the age of 44. Having only played a couple of doubles matches recently, critics are questioning whether it’s a brave, legacy-defining move or a step too far for the legendary trailblazer. While some argue that her unmatched power and experience give her a fighting chance, others believe the physical demands of modern singles tennis will simply be too much. Will Serena defy the odds and age once again?

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The monarchy’s core funding is set to double to a staggering £100m next year, right in the middle of a brutal national cost-of-living crisis. On top of that, taxpayers are also footing a £369m bill to refurbish Buckingham Palace—a place the King and Queen reportedly don’t even want to live in when it's done! Supporters argue the Royal Family brings in billions through global tourism, soft power, and merchandise, making them an absolute bargain for Britain. However, fierce critics say handing over millions of public funds to a family of billionaires while public services crumble is frankly insulting. Are we encouraging an overly generous safety net for the world's most privileged family?

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England cricket legend Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international play, citing severe 'burnout' in the build-up to this summer. It's an incredibly sad day for British sport, but it raises a massive question about the state of the modern game. With relentless touring schedules, intense media scrutiny, and massive commercial demands, elite athletes are cracking under the pressure. Are the governing bodies pushing our sports stars past breaking point for profit, or is this just the reality of earning millions at the top level?

You truly couldn't make it up. A major sentencing hearing for underworld gun suppliers in London had to be completely abandoned this week. Why? Because the newly rebuilt court building couldn't handle the summer heatwave. Despite costing millions of taxpayer pounds to construct, the modern facility was rendered utterly useless by the hot weather, raising serious questions about how prepared the UK is for rising global temperatures. It seems whether it's two inches of snow, a bit of heavy rain, or a summer heatwave, British infrastructure always finds a way to grind to a total halt. Are our public buildings fundamentally broken?

We'd love to welcome Old Bordenians back through the doors. Would an alumni evening tempt you?

A deeply concerning new analysis by the children's commissioner reveals that over one million young people in England have been referred to NHS mental health services. It's an unprecedented crisis that is pushing the system to its absolute limits. While experts point to everything from the lingering trauma of Covid-19 lockdowns to intense academic pressure, many parents are placing the blame squarely on the toxic culture of social media and constant smartphone use. What do you think is really driving this heartbreaking surge in childhood anxiety and depression?

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