Author: Dave Carter

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced that her party plans to reduce the interest rates applied to certain student loans issued between 2012 and 2023. Speaking in the Sunday Telegraph, Badenoch described the Plan 2 loans from this period as feeling “like a scam” to many borrowers. Approximately 5.8 million individuals took out these Plan… Continue reading Tories vow cuts to student loan interest repayments

A secondary school teacher in Derbyshire highlights daily frustrations with enforcing a strict uniform code, particularly repeating instructions like “tuck your shirt in.” At her school, pupils are required to wear a blazer, shirt, and tie, and non-compliance, such as forgetting a tie or painting nails, can lead to detentions. The teacher describes the uniform… Continue reading Why some schools are pushing for 'active' uniforms over traditional ones

In May 2024, Jay Painter, a 27-year-old from Wiltshire, experienced a profound moment following the death of his grandfather, which triggered a personal spiritual awakening. Though previously an atheist, Jay embarked on a quest for meaning and truth that led him to study the gospels. He describes seeing the words “screaming” from the pages, an… Continue reading Is there really a 'quiet revival' of religion among Gen Z?

In Birmingham, efforts to combat resurging measles cases have involved an intensive outreach campaign, exemplified by nurse Lorna Grinnell-Moore’s role in contacting families whose children missed their MMR vaccinations. Despite encountering hostility and conspiracy theories during these calls, Lorna and her team remain committed to persuading hesitant parents to immunise their children. The outbreak, primarily… Continue reading How Birmingham is getting ahead of measles by encouraging vaccine uptake

Jade Franks’s life took a dramatic turn when she moved from working in a call centre to becoming a student at the University of Cambridge. Having always shown ambition and academic promise, she had previously been offered a place at drama school but couldn’t afford the fees. Determined to change her situation, she reached out… Continue reading Jade Franks: 'I cleaned toilets while studying at Cambridge'

Families and survivors affected by the Nottingham attacks of June 2023 have expressed a mix of emotions as a public inquiry into the tragic events is set to begin. Dr Sanjoy Kumar, whose 19-year-old daughter Grace O’Malley-Kumar was killed while trying to protect her friend Barnaby Webber, described feeling emotional when the government announced the… Continue reading 'We want the truth' – families of Nottingham attacks victims speak ahead of inquiry hearings

The text discusses the issue of burnout experienced by various individuals, including British sprinter Laviai Nielsen, graduates, and young workers. Here’s a summary of the key points: – **Laviai Nielsen’s Burnout**: Despite winning two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics and reaching the peak of her career, Laviai Nielsen experienced severe burnout immediately afterwards,… Continue reading Is burnout becoming more common?

Sunday’s newspapers continue to focus heavily on the repercussions following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s recent arrest on charges related to misconduct in public office. The Sunday Mirror highlights an explosive claim from the Royal Family’s former head of protection, who alleges there was a deliberate “conspiracy of silence” regarding Prince Andrew’s ties to the disgraced paedophile financier… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Calls for Andrew 'inquiry' and hiding from 'Putin's killer drones'

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Bruce Mouat and his team were once again unable to bring home a men’s Winter Olympic curling gold, extending Britain’s wait that has now reached 102 years. Their pursuit of redemption from the previous Games was halted by Canada, who prevented Team GB from claiming a fourth gold medal at these Winter Olympics. The Scottish… Continue reading Winter Olympics 2026: GB curlers denied Olympic gold at death yet again