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Record funding to tackle grooming gangs and child sex abuse

• Summary: The Home Office has announced £100 million to fight child sex offences and protect victims and survivors, including £38 million for Operation Beaconport.
  Why it matters: Child sexual abuse is a serious crime that affects thousands of young people. This funding aims to prevent offences and support those harmed.
  Who is affected: Children and young people at risk, victims and survivors of abuse, and law enforcement agencies.
  What happens next: The money will be used to investigate crimes, support victims, and run prevention programmes.
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Knife robberies down by more than a fifth

• Summary: Knife robberies have fallen by 21% as government action takes effect.
  Why it matters: Knife crime affects public safety and causes serious harm. This reduction suggests crime prevention measures are working.
  Who is affected: Communities where knife crime occurs, young people at risk, and people who use public spaces.
  What happens next: Further details on which specific measures caused the decrease are uncertain at this stage.
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