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The Guardian’s splash leads with a warning from Britain’s equalities watchdog that it will intervene in the outcry over the handling of A-level results after students from disadvantaged backgrounds appeared to be hit hardest under the government’s calculated marking system. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) told the paper it would consider all its powers “so that ethnic minority and disabled children are treated fairly”. Meanwhile, the front page also reports on a “historic” deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to establish full diplomatic ties, under which Israel would “suspend” its plans to annex parts of the Palestinian territories. But the Guardian says “cracks” have quickly appeared in the Washington brokered deal, after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was “no change” to his annexation plans, while the UAE insisted Israel “immediately” halt those plans.

Guardian Front Page 26th of December 2024

Weight-loss injections are being aggressively marketed in the UK through online promotions and high street supermarkets, leading to concerns that pharmacies are flouting regulations regarding the marketing of prescription-only medications, with investigations revealing widespread use of loopholes to advertise these drugs, prompting action from the Advertising Standards Agency and other regulatory bodies to ensure consumer protection.

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Guardian Front Page 24th of December 2024

Thames Water, a major utility company, allegedly diverted funds intended for environmental clean-up projects to pay executive bonuses, raising concerns about corporate governance and environmental responsibility amidst ongoing scrutiny over its operations.

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Guardian Front Page 23rd of December 2024

Local authorities and the UK government spent over £100 million in 2022-23 on legal fees and staff to contest special educational needs claims, a strategy criticised for prioritising costs over providing necessary support for children and families.

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