The Tories have proposed that all 18-year-olds would carry out “national service” in the event of winning July’s general election. The scheme includes 30,000 selective military placements where volunteers would undertake full-time work for a year in cyber security, logistics, or civil response operations. Everyone else would do one weekend a month or 25 days in… Continue reading National service welcomed by young people, claims Tory MP
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National service could boost job chances, Conservatives say
The UK Conservative Party has proposed a national service scheme that would require 18-year-olds to take part in either military or non-military service. The party’s officials have said participating in the scheme could enable young people to get better work or study opportunities, potentially resulting in accelerated interviewing processes for graduate programmes in either the… Continue reading National service could boost job chances, Conservatives say
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long to stand in general election
Naomi Long, leader of the Alliance party, has announced that she will stand as a candidate in the Belfast East constituency in the general election. Long previously held the seat from 2010 until 2015, losing it to the DUP’s Gavin Robinson. Robinson retained the seat in both the 2017 and 2019 elections, defeating Long each… Continue reading Alliance Party leader Naomi Long to stand in general election
Coldplay perform Luton Town tribute song at Radio 1's Big Weekend
Coldplay delighted the crowd at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Luton by dedicating a song to the town’s football club. The song titled “Orange” was a tribute to Luton Town Football Club and its fans. It referred to the team playing in orange, while their rivals Watford FC played in yellow. Lead singer Chris Martin,… Continue reading Coldplay perform Luton Town tribute song at Radio 1's Big Weekend
FBI investigating missing ancient treasures from British Museum
US law enforcement agency, the FBI is currently investigating the selling to US-based buyers of potentially hundreds of treasures thought to be from the British Museum. The law enforcement agency has also been assisting with the return to the UK of 268 items that the museum claim were stolen from them and sold to a… Continue reading FBI investigating missing ancient treasures from British Museum
General election 2024 live: Starmer to focus on security in speech as campaigning resumes – BBC News
As the general election campaign enters its first full week, party leaders are focusing on key issues. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans to emphasise that “economic security, border security, and national security” will be fundamental to the party’s manifesto. Meanwhile, Chancellor Rishi Sunak will reinforce the Conservatives’ commitment to secure the country’s future through… Continue reading General election 2024 live: Starmer to focus on security in speech as campaigning resumes – BBC News
Do we need a Celebration Day for people we have lost?
An initiative has been launched to encourage individuals to take time to reflect on individuals they love and cherish but are no longer here. The late May bank holiday Monday has been renamed Celebration Day. A range of individuals have shared their thoughts and opinions about the need for such an occasion and discussed the… Continue reading Do we need a Celebration Day for people we have lost?
Benedict Cumberbatch in Eric: Dressing as monster is 'one of the most ludicrous things I've done'
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has taken on a unique challenge for his role in the new Netflix series Eric – running around New York City dressed as a 7ft monster. Cumberbatch plays Vincent, a troubled father of a boy who goes missing on the way to school, in a psychological exploration set in 1980s New York.… Continue reading Benedict Cumberbatch in Eric: Dressing as monster is 'one of the most ludicrous things I've done'
Scottish Lib Dems pledge to fix Scotland's 'dental deserts'
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have made a promise to allow patients to see an NHS dentist on their first visit as their primary policy for the general election campaign. The leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton, accused both the SNP and Conservative governments either side of the border for the “neglect” involved in oral healthcare, creating “dental deserts”… Continue reading Scottish Lib Dems pledge to fix Scotland's 'dental deserts'
Newspaper headlines: 'Desperate' national service plan and 'soggy bottom Monday'
The UK Conservative Party’s recently announced plan to reintroduce national service for young people has been met with criticism from various sources. The Daily Mirror states that the scheme would “cost billions” and that a “leaked paper failed to rule out jailing those not signing up.” The Guardian quotes former chief of the naval staff,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Desperate' national service plan and 'soggy bottom Monday'