Newspaper headlines: Ulez policy warning and police pledge on crime
Newspaper headlines: Ulez policy warning and police pledge on crime BBC
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Council Tax for Second Homeowners to Double
By BBC News Staff
The Telegraph
One in four councils in England are planning to double council tax for second homes, according to The Telegraph. These powers could come into force by 2025 and would allow councils to charge more for second homes. Some of the local authorities in holiday hotspots such as Devon, Cornwall, the Lake District, and Norfolk could raise £200m through these measures.
The Mail
The Mail reports that the court ruling in favor of the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) in London has made headlines. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to “rein in” Labour mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, over the extension of charges for the most polluting vehicles. Chancellor Rishi Sunak calls it an “unnecessary burden” for “hardworking families”.
The Guardian
The Guardian highlights the concerns of scientists who warn against measures aimed at reducing traffic pollution. Senior children’s doctors state that they see the impact of poor air quality every day and that some patients wouldn’t need to come to the hospital if they didn’t live in a polluted city.
The Telegraph
The Telegraph urges the government to show political bravery by recalling Parliament and blocking the Ulez extension. The Times suggests that tackling climate change involves difficult trade-offs, something which politicians are reluctant to acknowledge. The “i” newspaper thinks that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is being punished in the polls for backtracking on net zero targets.
The Mirror
The Mirror reports that Denise Bulger, the mother of James Bulger who was murdered in 1993, is furious about fake videos of her son. These AI-generated videos depict James Bulger describing what happened to him, which Denise Bulger finds “absolutely disgusting”. TikTok claims it has taken down a number of these videos.
The Times
The Times reveals that police forces will promise to investigate every crime report where there’s a reasonable lead. This comes after years of overlooking lower-level offenses such as shoplifting and bike theft. Senior police sources now believe it was a mistake to view common crimes as low level due to the major impact they have on people’s lives.
The Mail
The Mail reports that a Taylor Swift concert in Seattle created seismic activity equivalent to an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.3. Scientists measured the impact of cheering, dancing, and the PA system at the performance attended by 70,000 people.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage
- SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Number of councils planning to charge more for second homes
- Amount of revenue raised by councils through increased council tax on second homes
- Extent of expansion of ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) in London
- Impact of Ulez extension on air quality and child health
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage | Number of councils planning to charge more for second homes |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters | Extent of expansion of ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) in London |
| 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters | Impact of Ulez extension on air quality and child health |
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Source: bbc.com
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