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The Education Secretary is expected to announce changes in university tuition fees in England later today in a statement to MPs in Parliament. Increases are widely anticipated as universities continue calling on the government for financial support. The maximum tuition fees in England tripled in 2012 to £9,000 and rose only once to £9,250 in… Continue reading University tuition fees set to rise in England

Scottish former rugby captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife. Appearing at the Selkirk Sheriff Court, he admitted shouting, swearing, and acting in an abusive manner towards Gillian Hogg. Stuart also admitted repeatedly tracking Gillian’s movements and sending messages of an alarming and distressing nature. The court… Continue reading Rugby star Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse of estranged wife

Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected Conservative leader, has begun her appointments for the top positions in her shadow cabinet ahead of the meeting on Tuesday. Badenoch has appointed Laura Trott, the former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, as the shadow education secretary and Neil O’Brien as the shadow education minister. Meanwhile, Nigel Huddleston and Lord… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch begins appointing new Tory shadow cabinet

Concerns have been raised that the tax increases announced in the latest Budget could put significant strain on private GP practices. The rise in National Insurance (NI) and the National Minimum Wage could create a “huge upset” for surgeries that operate independently, such as Delapre Medical Centre in Northampton, according to Dr Jamie Green, who… Continue reading Northampton GP warns tax hikes will put strain on surgeries

Amanda Baker, who is partially sighted and relies on her guide dog Eddie, says Bonfire Night leaves her house-bound for fear of the effect fireworks have on her beloved pet. Eddie is so terror-stricken by the bangs and whistles of fireworks that Baker is forced to stay home every evening to comfort him as the… Continue reading Bonfire night firework concern over guide dogs

The bodies of a missing British couple have been found in their car, following flash flooding in Valencia, Spain. Don Turner, 78, and Terry Turner, 74, had not been seen since heavy downpours hit the region on Tuesday. Their daughter, Ruth O’Loughlin, confirmed their deaths. She said her parents had moved to Spain about ten… Continue reading Staffordshire couple missing in Spain floods found dead

Following a fatal crash that happened as a result of incorrect directions from a sat-nav, Apple and Google have reached an agreement to update instructions issued by their respective systems. Apple has already implemented new voice guidance, and Google is currently also working on revising audio prompts. TomTom, which was also included in the warning… Continue reading Google, Apple and TomTom make sat-nav changes after Milton Keynes crash

The parents of a teenage girl who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend have expressed that no sentence given to the killer could ever be enough to take away the pain they have suffered. Logan MacPhail, the killer, was detained for a minimum of 17 years last Friday in Newcastle Crown Court. Holly Newton was 15… Continue reading Holly Newton murder: No sentence will 'ever be enough'

Leeds University has completed durability testing for a range of products in the discount fashion industry, with results showing that cheaper garments often perform better than more expensive items. Retailer Primark has collaborated with the university on the project, which will help set durability standards for clothing. 65 products were assessed in total, with a… Continue reading Primark quality tests find £15 jeans as 'durable' as £150 pair

The decision to clear a firearms officer of murder following the shooting of Chris Kaba has been defended by the man who led the investigation into his death. Sal Naseem, who was in charge of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation, said he was not convinced Mr Kaba had presented a sufficient danger… Continue reading Chris Kaba: Watchdog investigator defends decision that led to trial