An American airline pilot, Lawrence Russell, has pleaded guilty to arriving for work impaired through drink or drugs after being caught over the alcohol limit before he was due to fly a Boeing 767 full of passengers from Edinburgh to New York. The 63-year-old captain with Delta Airlines was searched by airport security officers last… Continue reading Delta pilot over alcohol limit before Edinburgh to New York flight
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Budget: Do councils spend too much on diversity schemes?
The upcoming Budget announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer is a precise balancing act. The Chancellor must determine how to allocate funds for voter-friendly policies, decide where to cut spending, and consider the political message the budget announcement will send. One area which is under scrutiny is council budgets which are facing significant pressure,… Continue reading Budget: Do councils spend too much on diversity schemes?
Post Office scandal victim feels 'survivor's guilt' after compensation
Jo Hamilton, a former sub-postmaster caught up in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, has settled with the government for an undisclosed sum. Her conviction was overturned in 2021 when it was discovered that more than 700 sub-postmasters and postmistresses had been prosecuted due to a faulty accounting system. Ms. Hamilton said the settlement would… Continue reading Post Office scandal victim feels 'survivor's guilt' after compensation
Toxic culture of fear in swimming systemic – review
After a review, it has been discovered that a toxic environment enabled the existence of abusive training practices and bullying in swimming clubs in England for years. The review found that extreme competitiveness created a culture of fear throughout all levels of aquatic sports. Many athletes, volunteers, and parents feared being victimised if they spoke… Continue reading Toxic culture of fear in swimming systemic – review
Unions back improved NHS senior doctor pay offer
The newly proposed pay increase for senior doctors in England has been approved by unions, but the decision will now be in the hands of consultant members of the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association. The pay offer includes an additional £3,000 for consultants a few years into their careers.… Continue reading Unions back improved NHS senior doctor pay offer
Budget: Cut consultants and diversity schemes to save cash, Hunt to tell councils
UK councils will be advised to reduce their spending on consultants and diversity schemes in the upcoming Budget, according to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Local councils have been warning that they are struggling to balance the books as financial pressures continue to mount, leading to cuts to services in cities such as Nottingham and Birmingham. However,… Continue reading Budget: Cut consultants and diversity schemes to save cash, Hunt to tell councils
Sunderland miners thank Bruce Springsteen for strike donation
Bruce Springsteen, the iconic rock star, has been recognised for his support of striking miners 40 years after the dispute occurred. In 1985, Springsteen performed a gig in Newcastle where he surprised two miners’ wives with a cheque for $20,000. Juliana Heron, now 76, who led a miners’ support group at Eppleton near Sunderland, said… Continue reading Sunderland miners thank Bruce Springsteen for strike donation
Birmingham Council to vote on wave of budget cuts after effective bankruptcy
Birmingham City Council is facing a vote on a series of cutbacks to local services, as well as a 21% increase in council tax rates. The council had been allowed by ministers to raise council tax by 10% a year over the next two years, which is usually only permitted following a local referendum. This… Continue reading Birmingham Council to vote on wave of budget cuts after effective bankruptcy
Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated offence
Sam Kerr, Chelsea striker and captain of the Australian national team, has been charged with racially aggravated harassment of a London police officer and is set to face trial. Kerr pleaded not guilty at a court hearing on Monday and is scheduled to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates Court on 1 February 2025. The charge refers… Continue reading Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated offence
Medical leaders back rise in number of physician associates
In the wake of two cases where physician associates (PAs) were involved in patients’ deaths, medical leaders have expressed support for a planned increase in their prevalence throughout the NHS. PAs are healthcare professionals who assist medical teams and cannot prescribe medication nor request imaging scans. AAs are similar professionals but are specifically trained to… Continue reading Medical leaders back rise in number of physician associates