St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, a private school located in Staffordshire, has announced that it will be closing down due to “financial challenges” it is facing. The school authorities have stated that the recent changes in funding policies regarding independent schools were a significant factor contributing to its decision. The decision also comes ahead of the… Continue reading St Joseph's Preparatory school in Stoke-on-Trent to close ahead of VAT change
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UK government sets out more Israel-sceptic posture over Gaza
The United Kingdom government has suspended 30 arms export licenses to Israel for potential use in serious violations of international humanitarian law, following a decision taken by the new government. It is the third time in two months that the government has made a different decision to that of its predecessor on Israel and the… Continue reading UK government sets out more Israel-sceptic posture over Gaza
Jeremy Kyle egged on audience to boo guest Steve Dymond – inquest
An inquest has heard that a guest on The Jeremy Kyle Show who died by suicide took an overdose after host Jeremy Kyle egged on the studio audience to boo him. Steve Dymond, 63, was found dead seven days after appearing on the show. He had taken a lie detector test after being accused of… Continue reading Jeremy Kyle egged on audience to boo guest Steve Dymond – inquest
Netanyahu: 'Shameful' of UK to suspend some arms sales to Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the UK’s decision to suspend several arms sales to Israel, referring to it as “shameful”. He stated that the UK’s decision will only encourage Hamas instead of backing Israel, a country fighting against barbarism. The UK suspended around 30 export licences, out of 350 export licences, which ministers… Continue reading Netanyahu: 'Shameful' of UK to suspend some arms sales to Israel
Leicester: Children held over fatal park attack on dog walker, 80
An elderly man was attacked in a park and passed away in hospital, which has led to the arrest of five children aged between 12 and 14 on suspicion of murder. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Franklin Park, located in Braunstone Town, Leicester. The authorities have not released the identity of the victim.… Continue reading Leicester: Children held over fatal park attack on dog walker, 80
The Grenfell boxers fighting to honour fire victims
Dale Youth Academy, a boxing gym in London, has a rich history of producing world-renowned champions. However, the gym’s history is tragically linked to the Grenfell Tower, a 23-storey tower block that was engulfed by a fire on June 14, 2017. The fire resulted in the fatalities of 72 people, making it the deadliest residential… Continue reading The Grenfell boxers fighting to honour fire victims
Former Met Police officer charged with child sex offences
A former police constable from the Metropolitan Police has been charged with several sexual offences against minors. Adam Merriman, aged 37 and from Bletchley, Milton Keynes, has been accused of sexual assault against a child below 13 through touching, in addition to six accounts of arranging or facilitating the commission of a sex offence against… Continue reading Former Met Police officer charged with child sex offences
Tories contributed to financial uncertainty – top civil servant
Simon Case, the UK’s Cabinet Secretary, has written a leaked letter in which he criticised the previous Conservative government for not conducting a spending review during its final years in office, claiming that it has contributed to uncertainty over public finances. The letter came in response to accusations by the Conservatives that the new government’s… Continue reading Tories contributed to financial uncertainty – top civil servant
Paul Givan in bid to restrict mobile phone use in schools
The Education Minister of Northern Ireland, Paul Givan, is set to issue new guidance to schools regarding the use of mobile phones. It is expected that the guidance will include restrictions on mobile phone use during the day, with phones not being allowed to be visible at any point, including during break and lunchtimes. The… Continue reading Paul Givan in bid to restrict mobile phone use in schools
Teens charged with murder after Jahziah Coke stabbed in Oldbury
A pair of teenage boys are facing murder charges following the fatal stabbing of a 13-year-old boy in his own home. Jahziah Coke passed away after being attacked on Lovett Avenue in Oldbury, West Midlands. A man in his 40s who was arrested at a later point is also facing a charge of helping a… Continue reading Teens charged with murder after Jahziah Coke stabbed in Oldbury