Category: UK News

The government has unveiled a set of proposed reforms aimed at reshaping the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) framework in England. These changes introduce several new terms and concepts that will be essential for families, educators, and professionals to understand. While many are familiar with education, health and care plans (EHCPs), the upcoming system… Continue reading The key changes being made to special educational needs – at a glance

A 25-year-old British woman, Isabel Rose from Hackney, east London, traveled to Hong Kong where she reported being raped to the local police in early 2024. The man involved, whom she had met during her travels in Asia and whose name remains undisclosed, was arrested. However, rather than her case being pursued, Rose found herself… Continue reading British woman who reported rape in Hong Kong 'could face prison'

Two young men from Dereham, Norfolk, were discovered deceased on Wales’s highest peak, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), evoking heartfelt tributes from their former educators. The bodies of 20-year-old Eddie Hill and 19-year-old Jayden Long were located by a mountain rescue team on Thursday, following worries raised about their wellbeing the previous day. Both Eddie and Jayden… Continue reading Norfolk pair found dead on Yr Wyddfa had 'hearts of gold'

A recent BBC investigation has revealed that many children in care endure prolonged periods without attending school, sometimes lasting months or even years, due to repeated refusals by schools to accept them. A 16-year-old boy in Lincolnshire, identified as Tyler, was rejected by 14 different schools, exemplifying the struggles faced by children in care to… Continue reading Children in care denied school places, Lincolnshire home warns

In several shops across the UK, chocolate bars are increasingly being secured inside plastic lockboxes as retailers and police report a rise in thefts involving these items. Sainsbury’s, for instance, has introduced locked boxes specifically for products frequently targeted by thieves, including £2.60 Cadbury Dairy Milk bars in some London locations. This move comes amid… Continue reading Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order

The number of individuals employed under zero-hours contracts has reached an unprecedented peak, just before Labour’s proposed restrictions on the practice are set to take effect next year. This rise has largely been driven by an increase in the number of young workers aged 16 to 24 and others who are not engaged in full-time… Continue reading Number of zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

A recent BBC investigation has brought to light major flaws in the effectiveness of CCTV systems on the rail network, which allow sexual offenders on trains to evade justice. One victim, Beth Wright, shared how she felt profoundly let down after her attacker could not be identified due to the absence of usable CCTV footage… Continue reading Victims ‘devastated’ by train CCTV failures that allowed sex offenders to go untraced

According to the Metropolitan Police, Lord Mandelson has been granted bail following his arrest earlier on Monday. The arrest was made under suspicion of misconduct in public office. The police confirmed that the individual, aged 72, was released while the investigation continues. No further details have been provided regarding the inquiries. Lord Mandelson returned to… Continue reading Watch: Lord Mandelson arrives at home after being released on bail

The Liberal Democrats are seeking the release of documents concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a UK trade envoy after his recent arrest. The party plans to introduce a motion on Tuesday that aims to compel the government to disclose files related to his 2001 appointment, including those that pertain to the vetting process. This move… Continue reading Lib Dems in bid to release files on Andrew trade envoy role

Lord Peter Mandelson was released on bail by the Metropolitan Police following his arrest earlier this week on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The 72-year-old was detained on Monday at his residence in Camden, north London, before being taken to a police station for questioning. Reports noted that he returned to his London home… Continue reading Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office