Women and girls will be offered free tampons and other sanitary products, officials said, calling the move “a big step forward” in the effort to end period poverty.
Tag: England
To Sir, With Wrath: A Cautionary Tale From Middle England
A local newspaper announced it would phase out “Sir” as a form of address for letters to the editor. The response was not welcoming.
Britain, Trying to Boost Organ Donations, to Make Most Adults Presumed Donors
Under the new rules, by 2020, most adults in Britain would be considered potential organ donors unless they registered their wish to the contrary.
England Greatly Expands Sex Education, Despite Some Parents’ Protests
The first revision of the curriculum in two decades will include information on same-sex relationships, as well as warnings against sexting and forced marriage.
Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness
As mental health problems among children increase, the government will try having students practice mindfulness, relaxation and breathing exercises.
Riots After a No-Deal Brexit? Save the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II and members of her family would be evacuated from London if Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U. triggers riots, British media reported.
Fish-and-Chip Shops in U.K. Found to Fry Endangered Species
British researchers found that spiny dogfish, a small shark that is also known as spurdog, was often sold as “rock salmon” for use in the traditional dish.
Overlooked No More: Karen Sparck Jones, Who Established the Basis for Search Engines
A pioneer of computer science for work combining statistics and linguistics, and an advocate for women in the field.
British Forces Storm Cargo Ship After Stowaways Threaten Crew
Four people were taken into custody after the operation off the coast of southeast England. No one was injured.
‘The Criminals Are Winning’: Londoners on the Police Response to Minor Crimes
The London police make an arrest in 4 percent of domestic burglaries in the city. Victims and witnesses speak up about their experiences.