The York & Albany pub located near Regent’s Park in London had been occupied by squatters, which included members of the Anarchist Association London Branch and the Camden Art Cafe. The squatter group had even run a cafe out of the pub last week, handing out free food and drink to “the people of Camden… Continue reading Squatters begin leaving Gordon Ramsay pub
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Peter Murrell police charge 'incredibly difficult' – Nicola Sturgeon
Peter Murrell, who served as the chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) for 22 years, has been arrested and charged by police amid allegations of embezzlement. Murrell is the husband of former Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. While leaving their Glasgow family home, Sturgeon described the situation as “incredibly difficult.” Murrell was previously… Continue reading Peter Murrell police charge 'incredibly difficult' – Nicola Sturgeon
Bloody Sunday: No charges for soldiers accused of giving false evidence
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has announced that fifteen former soldiers, who were investigated for perjury regarding the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre, will not face charges due to “insufficient” evidence. Thirteen people were shot and killed, and fifteen others were injured, during a civil rights demonstration in Londonderry. The soldiers opened fire on the marchers… Continue reading Bloody Sunday: No charges for soldiers accused of giving false evidence
Glastonbury Festival announces first dedicated South Asian space
Glastonbury Festival has announced the launch of its first ever dedicated South Asian area, named Arrivals. The space will play host to British Asian musicians including DJ Ritu, Anish Kumar, Manara, and Nabihah Iqbal and was designed by South Asian cultural institutions in conjunction with the festival organizers. Arrivals will be parked in the Shangri-La… Continue reading Glastonbury Festival announces first dedicated South Asian space
Retail sales: Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise
Official figures have shown a significant decline in sales volumes in department stores, with a fall of 3.8% over the last month. The data was released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which also revealed that sales across the country stagnated over the course of March, with no growth observed since February. Rising prices… Continue reading Retail sales: Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise
Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in speech on welfare reform
The UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is set to address the country’s “sick note culture” in a speech on welfare reform. Sunak is considering moving the responsibility of assessing an individual’s fitness for work from general practitioners to “specialist work and health professionals” in England. As of February 2024, a record 2.8 million people are… Continue reading Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in speech on welfare reform
Dylan Thomas: Taylor Swift name drops Welsh poet in new song
Taylor Swift’s latest album, titled The Tortured Poets Department, was released to fans this morning. The album features a nod to Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas, who has been a source of fascination for musicians for decades. Swift plans to visit Thomas’ birth country when she performs at the Principality Stadium this summer, a… Continue reading Dylan Thomas: Taylor Swift name drops Welsh poet in new song
DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed in England
The UK government has said an extra 85,000 childminder and nursery places would be needed to expand government-funded hours for babies and toddlers in England, along with the recruitment of an additional 40,000 staff by September 2025. Early years charities have expressed concern at the requirement, describing the challenge as “an immense one”. Figures released… Continue reading DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed in England
Ofcom: Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones
Ofcom’s annual research on children’s digital activity has revealed that almost one in four children between the ages of five and seven now own a smartphone. Additionally, the study showed that the percentage of children using messaging services has risen from 59% to 65%. The number of children active on social media has also increased… Continue reading Ofcom: Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones
How mayors became the fashionable new thing in England
Directly elected regional mayors are now becoming a more common aspect of governance throughout England. The West Midlands is currently experiencing a heated competition between two main candidates: Conservative Andy Street and Labour’s Richard Parker. Street has been twice victorious in the mayoral race, and now dedicates his campaign to placing his personal brand above… Continue reading How mayors became the fashionable new thing in England