SEN: Students with special educational needs face 'abyss' when they leave school

BBC NI education and arts correspondent Robbie Meredith reported that Tracey Henry expressed concerns about her daughter Ellie’s lack of opportunities upon leaving school. With special educational needs and reliant on a wheelchair, Ellie’s quality of life has notably declined since transitioning out of her special school. According to Henry, once Ellie left school, there… Continue reading SEN: Students with special educational needs face 'abyss' when they leave school

Kent driver found number plate was cloned after crash 280 miles away

A woman from Kent found out her car registration plate had been cloned when her insurance company accused her of being in a crash in Liverpool, despite being over 280 miles away. Shelli Birkett, residing in Herne Bay, stated she had never visited Liverpool and had to fight to prove her innocence. This incident sheds… Continue reading Kent driver found number plate was cloned after crash 280 miles away

NHS England to be scrapped as role returns to government control

Political reporter Becky Morton has reported that Sir Keir Starmer has made a significant announcement regarding the abolishment of NHS England. The decision to bring NHS England under “democratic control” aims to reduce bureaucracy and duplication within the organization. The plan involves integrating NHS England into the Department of Health, with the hope of reallocating… Continue reading NHS England to be scrapped as role returns to government control

Lucy Letby: Manslaughter probe at Countess of Chester Hospital widened

A new phase has opened up in the police investigation into the heinous crimes committed by nurse Lucy Letby at a hospital where she murdered seven babies and attempted to kill seven more. Cheshire Police have expanded their inquiry to include a probe into potential evidence of gross negligence manslaughter at the Countess of Chester… Continue reading Lucy Letby: Manslaughter probe at Countess of Chester Hospital widened

Elianne Andam: 'Croydon is full of angry boys like Hassan Sentamu'

Elianne Andam was tragically stabbed to death outside the Westfield shopping centre, leaving her family, friends, and community in shock and grief. Denzil Larbi, her cousin, received the devastating news from his sister and was left paralyzed with sorrow. Previously, he had seen a news report about a 15-year-old girl being stabbed to death in… Continue reading Elianne Andam: 'Croydon is full of angry boys like Hassan Sentamu'

NHS England: Why world's biggest quango is being axed

In a radical move, the government plans to abolish NHS England and bring it under the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The decision aims to save money, cut red tape, and increase ministerial control over the health service. With over 14,000 staff, NHS England is significantly larger than the DHSC, mainly due to… Continue reading NHS England: Why world's biggest quango is being axed

McDonald's: Every branch in Britain warned over staff sexual abuse

Noor Nanji & Zoe Conway BBC News A warning has been issued to all McDonald’s branches in Britain regarding the potential legal action that could be taken against owners if they do not take measures to protect staff from sexual abuse. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has sent letters to all 1,400 branches,… Continue reading McDonald's: Every branch in Britain warned over staff sexual abuse

Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer's shock NHS takeover' and Putin's ceasefire terms

Various front pages of newspapers highlight different stories today. The Daily Telegraph focuses on Russia’s response to a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin expressing reservations and the need for discussions with President Trump. The Daily Express echoes Putin’s stance, emphasizing that peace should only be on his terms, citing “nuances” in response… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer's shock NHS takeover' and Putin's ceasefire terms