Author: Dave Carter

Secondary schools will be advised against offering GCSE courses prematurely as part of a significant revision in the education approach for students in Years 7 through 9. The government intends to reinforce Key Stage 3 as a distinct and dedicated phase where the focus shifts away from early exam preparation toward delivering a “richer, more… Continue reading Secondary schools told to stop teaching GCSEs before Year 10

The mother of Sarah Payne, a young schoolgirl tragically murdered in 2000, is determined to reshape the public perception of crime victims. Sarah was only eight years old when she was abducted while playing with her siblings and later found murdered. Her death had a profound impact across the UK and led to significant legal… Continue reading Sarah Payne’s mother won’t let ‘daughter’s killer live in my head’

Guy Allen, 63, and Emma Enticott, 52, run a holiday rental property located in Mumbles on the Gower Peninsula. Their property was previously listed on Airbnb, but following the introduction of new regulations, they requested their agent to take it off the platform. Enticott mentioned that they would consider relisting the property on Airbnb if… Continue reading Airbnb rule changes will hit Wales harder, says host

The culture secretary has indicated that popular online marketplaces, including Vinted and eBay, might be added to the list of platforms banned for users under 16. Lisa Nandy mentioned that the government is seriously considering extending the social media ban to these retail websites to enhance the safety of children. This move aligns with the… Continue reading Vinted and eBay could be included in under-16 social media ban, minister says

On a somber autumn morning in London, King Charles III led the nation in observing a two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday to honour those veterans who lost their lives in conflict. The King laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, marking the start of the day’s ceremonies that also featured a march-past including around… Continue reading King leads solemn Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

In less than two years, Brent Council in north-west London has issued penalty charge notices (PCNs) worth over £1 million in connection with a School Street scheme outside Manor School in Kensal Rise. The initiative, launched in November 2024, aims to enhance road safety and environmental conditions near the school by limiting traffic during drop-off… Continue reading Brent School Street fines at one location exceed £1m

In 2018, NHS England allocated £50 million to support the community’s recovery efforts, funding a service dedicated to those affected by the tragic fire in June 2017. To maintain this vital support, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) has submitted a bid seeking an additional £1.8 million, according to reports from the Local Democracy Reporting Service.… Continue reading Grenfell survivors’ NHS support service faces funding cut

A large crowd had gathered earlier for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event, where Sean Weir from Wishaw emerged victorious over Leigh Cohoon from Manchester after the referee stopped the fight during the first round. Later that evening, around 11:10 pm, authorities received reports of a major disturbance occurring near Congress Road, outside the… Continue reading Two arrests and police injured after brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting championship in Glasgow

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has strongly denied allegations that she politicised Remembrance Sunday, following criticism for linking the occasion to the UK’s decision to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. On Saturday evening, her department issued a statement highlighting that, “as we mark Remembrance Sunday, Erasmus+ will give a new generation the chance to build… Continue reading Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row

The culture secretary has issued a stark warning that abuse within the media industry likely continues, criticizing organisations for failing to sufficiently safeguard women. This statement followed the recent conviction of Russell Brand. Speaking on the BBC’s program *Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg*, Lisa Nandy emphasized the urgency of the issue, declaring, “Time is up, it… Continue reading ‘Time is up’: Nandy warns media industry to take abuse seriously in wake of Brand case