Author: Dave Carter

Scotland’s finance secretary, Shona Robison, has warned that cuts to the Scottish government’s budget due to UK government cuts will have a “profound effect” on its ability to deliver services. Robison also claimed that the UK was entering a “new era of austerity” under the Labour government in Westminster. The announcement comes ahead of the Scottish government’s… Continue reading Robison warns cuts will have 'profound effect' on services

An independent review, conducted by Dame Christine Gilbert, has found that Ofsted’s response to the suicide of a primary school head teacher, following an inspection, was “defensive and complacent”. The review was commissioned after an inquest found that the critical Ofsted inspection “contributed” to the death of Ruth Perry, head teacher of Caversham Primary School… Continue reading Ofsted defensive and complacent after Ruth Perry's death – review

The UK red list of birds in need of conservation has seen the addition of five seabird species, including the Arctic tern and the giant skua. The colony populations of seabirds, known for their prevalence on cliffs, are decreasing rapidly. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has called for an immediate government… Continue reading Five seabirds added to UK red list of most concern

Thirty out of 350 existing export permits for weapons parts to Israel have been suspended by the UK due to concerns that using the parts would violate international law, according to the i newspaper. Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant is quoted in the Times as saying he is “deeply disheartened” by the decision, which affects… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: UK limits Israel weapon sales and 'comeback rickets row'

A recent analysis by the BBC has found that over 180 council-run libraries in the UK have either closed or been transferred to volunteer groups since 2016. The data reveals that more deprived communities were four times more likely to have lost a publicly-funded library since then, and that at least 2,000 jobs across the… Continue reading Public libraries in 'crisis' as councils cut services

Transport for London (TfL) is currently facing a cyberattack on its computer systems. TfL has stated that there has been no compromise on customer data, and that services are currently operating normally. However, insiders have reported that those who can work from home have been asked to do so whilst TfL’s backroom systems at its… Continue reading Transport for London faces 'ongoing cyber security incident'

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The United Kingdom has experienced its most frigid summer in nearly a decade, according to data collected by the Met Office. The season has also been one of sharp contrasts, with northern and western regions of the country feeling cool and damp while the south and east have enjoyed more classical summer weather. On 12… Continue reading Summer 2024: coolest UK summer since 2015

Labour MP Jas Athwal, who owns 15 properties and is the largest landlord in the House of Commons, has been called upon by the London Renters’ Union (LRU) to quit after an investigation by the BBC discovered black mould and ant infestations in his rental properties. The tenants also reported deficient communal areas, defective lights,… Continue reading Jas Athwal: London Renters' Union calls for landlord MP to resign

PC Huw Orphan, 31, from Vale of Glamorgan, has been found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to his wife, Amy Burley, also an officer, who suffered a broken back after being kicked down the stairs in their home in the early hours of 8 April 2020. Following his trial at Cardiff Crown Court, Orphan… Continue reading Gwent Police officer Huw Orphan guilty of attacking wife