A fatal accident that occurred on Friday in Washington DC dominates the front pages of many newspapers. The incident involved a passenger plane and a military helicopter, resulting in the deaths of 67 people. US President Donald Trump is included in the story on the front page of The Times. He is quoted as blaming… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Trump's 'shameful' diversity blame and shoplifting nation
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NI education: Student loan rise will 'change lives'
The Department of Education in Northern Ireland has announced an increase in the maintenance loan that students can take out towards living costs, which is expected to ease the financial burden faced by many students. Conor Murphy, who has made the decision to increase the loan by 20% and cost his department around £50m, has… Continue reading NI education: Student loan rise will 'change lives'
Online self-assessment tax returns due by midnight
The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned that millions of people who have yet to file their online self-assessment tax returns ahead of the midnight deadline risk a £100 fine. The tax authority advised over 3 million individuals who face the penalty to visit its website for assistance and to use its app… Continue reading Online self-assessment tax returns due by midnight
Five key impacts of Brexit five years on
s Johnson’s government in 2019 has also contributed to this increase in non-EU immigration, as it gives international students more incentive to study in the UK. However, the pandemic has had a significant impact on immigration numbers, with overall immigration falling to a 20-year low in 2020. The long-term impact of Brexit on immigration is… Continue reading Five key impacts of Brexit five years on
Suspended engineer accused of forging fire safety certificates for high-rise flats
A fire safety expert has been accused of endorsing safety certificates for high-rise block flats using another engineer’s credentials and signature without consent. The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has been investigating Adam Kiziak since it suspended him in August 2024 for suspected malpractice. However, Kiziak’s firm, Tri Fire, has reportedly continued to approve safety… Continue reading Suspended engineer accused of forging fire safety certificates for high-rise flats
Brits need better work ethic, says senior Tory MP Chris Philp
Chris Philp, shadow home secretary for the UK Conservative party, has called for the country to bolster its work ethic in order to stay competitive globally. Speaking to Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4’s Political Thinking programme, Philp said that the UK needs to address the nine million working age adults not in employment. To… Continue reading Brits need better work ethic, says senior Tory MP Chris Philp
NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy
The NHS in England has approved a gene-editing therapy worth £1.65m for those suffering from sickle cell disease. Experts predict around 50 people a year with the blood disorder will receive the one-off treatment, which is known as Casgevy or Exa-cel. While campaigners and experts describe the therapy as groundbreaking, it is worth noting that… Continue reading NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy
Welsh tourist 'lucky to be alive' a year on from Thai bike crash
Lee Francis, a man who was left paralysed after a motorcycle crash in Thailand at the beginning of 2022, has described himself as ‘lucky to be alive’ but also said he ‘sheds a tear’ every day for his old life. Francis and his wife Clare came off their bike on the final day of their… Continue reading Welsh tourist 'lucky to be alive' a year on from Thai bike crash
Alleged spy tells trial she thought she was helping police
Vanya Gaberova, a woman accused of spying for Russia, told the Old Bailey that she believed she was assisting her boyfriend with police work. Gaberova claims that she was misled by Biser Dzhambazov, who said they were working on legitimate operations linked to Interpol. Gaberova, along with Katrin Ivanova and Tihomir Ivanchev, denies the charge… Continue reading Alleged spy tells trial she thought she was helping police
Priti Patel clarifies defence of party's immigration record
In a recent interview on The Sun’s Never Mind The Ballots, Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, defended her party’s record on immigration while declining to apologize for the rise in immigration that occurred when she was home secretary. Patel insisted that it was “totally distortionary” to suggest that the government had thrown open the… Continue reading Priti Patel clarifies defence of party's immigration record