An SDLP MLA has revealed that Ulster University (UU) plans to cut over 100 jobs at its Magee campus located in Londonderry. Sinéad McLaughlin, who serves as the party’s economy spokesperson, brought forward the figures during a recent question session in the Northern Ireland Assembly. These job reductions are part of a wider wave of… Continue reading Ulster University earmarks 100 Derry job cuts in redundancy plans, MLA says
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Migrant first to be convicted under new Channel crossing law
An Afghan migrant has been the first individual convicted under a new law targeting unsafe sea crossings to the UK. Tajik Mohammad, aged 32, was operating an overcrowded dinghy across the English Channel amidst poor weather conditions on 17 January. Some passengers on the vessel were reportedly not wearing life jackets, raising serious safety concerns.… Continue reading Migrant first to be convicted under new Channel crossing law
Challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition lost
A recent High Court ruling has upheld the Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing legal challenges from privacy advocates seeking to restrict its deployment. The legal action was brought by youth worker Shaun Thompson and Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, who raised concerns about the potential misuse and discriminatory application… Continue reading Challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition lost
Man admits rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman
A man named John Ashby, aged 32 and without a fixed address, has admitted to raping a Sikh woman in her own home in Walsall last October. He changed his plea to guilty on the second day of his trial at Birmingham Crown Court, following an incident in court where he was verbally abused in… Continue reading Man admits rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman
Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
The unemployment rate in the UK has seen an unexpected decline, influenced in part by fewer students seeking employment while continuing their studies. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the unemployment rate dropped to 4.9% during the three months ending in February, defying earlier predictions that it would remain steady at 5.2%. This… Continue reading Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack
A 17-year-old boy has admitted to committing arson, without endangering life, following an incident at Kenton United Synagogue located in north-west London on Saturday evening. During the attack, a bottle containing an accelerant was hurled through one of the synagogue’s windows on Shaftesbury Avenue, Kenton. Although the building sustained minor damage, there were no reported… Continue reading Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack
Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho
Gabrielle Carrington, a 29-year-old woman from Manchester, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with attempted murder following an incident in central London where a vehicle struck pedestrians, leaving one woman critically injured. Alongside the attempted murder charge, Carrington faces accusations of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, and drink-driving. The court subsequently… Continue reading Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho
Sperm donor Robert Albon dismissed from being on child's birth certificate
Robert Albon, a man who identifies himself as Joe Donor, claims to have fathered approximately 180 children worldwide through his sperm donations. However, despite this extensive activity, he will not be listed on the birth certificate of one of his children following a Family Court ruling. Albon, originally from the United States and now in… Continue reading Sperm donor Robert Albon dismissed from being on child's birth certificate
Men found guilty of drive-by shooting murder outside church
In north-west London, two men have been convicted of murdering a woman during a drive-by shooting near a church. The incident took place as mourners were gathered outside the River of Life Pentecostal Church in Harlesden. Michelle Sadio, who was attending a wake, was struck by gunfire when four shots were fired from a passing… Continue reading Men found guilty of drive-by shooting murder outside church
Baroness Karren Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair after 16 years
Karren Brady joined West Ham United after more than 16 years at Birmingham City, where she became managing director at just 23 years old in 1993. Her tenure at Birmingham was notable, as she became the youngest managing director of a UK public limited company when she floated the club on the London Stock Exchange… Continue reading Baroness Karren Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair after 16 years