Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the details of the latest Spending Review, allocating budgets to various government departments. In a short 99-second video, the key areas where money will be spent were highlighted. The announcement happened on June 11, 2025, ushering in the latest phase of government funding. During the unveiling of the Spending Review, Chancellor… Continue reading Watch: PM talks about his 'good personal relationship' with Trump
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Ministers urged to keep care plans for children with special needs
Ministers are facing pressure to protect the education plans for children and young people with special needs and disabilities (Send), as campaigners stress the importance of education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) as vital legal safeguards. The potential threat of abolishing these plans could jeopardize the access to education for thousands of children, according to… Continue reading Ministers urged to keep care plans for children with special needs
Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7?
fectly homemade guns or bombs. Nor was the internet always at the root of radicalisation. What distinguished an attacker was the speed with which they moved from embracing their new cause to acting violently. These latest threats were harder to spot. Victims died without warning. Their killer might be a lone a fanatic, who had… Continue reading Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7?
Toxic metals found in UK peatlands could pose health risk
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has unveiled the presence of harmful heavy metals stored in peatlands throughout the UK. The team warns that the occurrence of wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, could result in the release of pollutants such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium into water systems over… Continue reading Toxic metals found in UK peatlands could pose health risk
Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years
After a long 16 years, the night that music enthusiasts all around the world have been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived: Oasis has made a triumphant return to the stage. The Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam, put aside their differences and reunited for their first concert since their famous split in 2009. Taking place at… Continue reading Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years
Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
A proposed change in the law will ensure that parents who suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy can take bereavement leave. Currently, bereavement leave is only granted to parents who experience the loss of an unborn child after 24 weeks of pregnancy. The amended Employment Rights Bill will grant parents the legal right… Continue reading Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Nursery teachers to get £4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas
In an effort to enhance standards in disadvantaged areas, the government of England is offering tax-free payments of £4,500 to early years teachers who choose to work in nurseries. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at closing the attainment gap among pre-school children, although specific locations benefiting from this scheme have not… Continue reading Nursery teachers to get £4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas
King's message of unity for 7/7 attack anniversary
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 attacks in London, King Charles delivered a message urging unity in the face of those who seek to sow division. He condemned the “senseless acts of evil” that resulted in bombs being detonated on the city’s public transport system, leading to the tragic loss of 52… Continue reading King's message of unity for 7/7 attack anniversary
Post Office scandal victim: 'I need someone to be punished'
Emma Simpson and Tom Espiner contribute an article discussing the lasting impact of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal on former sub-postmasters. Harjinder Butoy, one of the victims, spent 18 months in prison and endured another 15 years to clear his name. The official inquiry led by Sir Wyn Williams is set to release the… Continue reading Post Office scandal victim: 'I need someone to be punished'
7/7 London bombings: 20 years since my sister died, I can't forgive
20 years ago, Laura Webb lost her life in the devastating 7/7 bombings that shook London, leaving 52 people dead and over 700 injured. As the anniversary of this tragic event approaches, Laura’s brother, Rob Webb, still struggles to come to terms with the loss. He expressed his ongoing anger towards those responsible for robbing… Continue reading 7/7 London bombings: 20 years since my sister died, I can't forgive