The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) executive members are set to be briefed on a possible deal to restore power-sharing at Stormont on Monday. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the party leader, will provide a “detailed update” on the situation. However, sources indicate that there is no meeting currently planned with party officers, who have the power to… Continue reading Stormont: DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to brief members on possible deal
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Kate, Princess of Wales, leaves hospital after surgery
Princess Catherine of Wales has been discharged from hospital following abdominal surgery, according to a statement from Kensington Palace. The princess returned to her home in Windsor and is “making good progress.” She departed from the London Clinic without any public appearance, and the exact nature of the surgery has not been disclosed. However, it… Continue reading Kate, Princess of Wales, leaves hospital after surgery
Victoria Bus Station: One dead after being struck by bus
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a bus in central London outside Victoria Bus Station. The incident took place at around 09:00 GMT and emergency services, including multiple police cars and fire engines, were seen at the site shortly afterwards. Photos on social media showed a red double-decker bus crashed into a passenger… Continue reading Victoria Bus Station: One dead after being struck by bus
Nottingham attacks: Victim's family calls for inquiry into killer's case
The family of one of the victims of the Nottingham attacks has demanded a public inquiry into the case. Valdo Calocane, who killed Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates in June, was given a hospital order. While the NHS trust that treated him is being reviewed, Mr Webber’s parents are calling not only for… Continue reading Nottingham attacks: Victim's family calls for inquiry into killer's case
House prices in biggest slump since 2009 crash – Principality
According to a recent report, house prices in Wales have seen the largest decline since the financial crisis of 2009. This is according to data released by the Principality Building Society from their Wales House Price Index for the final quarter of 2023, which tracked the rise and fall of house prices for all 22… Continue reading House prices in biggest slump since 2009 crash – Principality
Pavement parking crackdown begins in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has become the first city in Scotland to implement a pavement parking ban, with motorists now facing fines of £100 if caught parking on pavements. The ban has been introduced to protect pedestrians, especially those using wheelchairs and pushing buggies. The Council has identified 500 streets where pavement parking is a persistent issue. However,… Continue reading Pavement parking crackdown begins in Edinburgh
Kate Osamor: Labour suspends MP over Gaza remarks in Holocaust message
Kate Osamor, Labour MP for Edmonton, has been suspended from her party after sparking criticism for labelling Gaza a genocide in a message about Holocaust Memorial Day. She has issued an apology for any offence caused in the message sent to local party members on Friday. Holocaust Memorial Day honours the six million Jews and… Continue reading Kate Osamor: Labour suspends MP over Gaza remarks in Holocaust message
What is Ofsted and how do school inspections work?
An inquiry conducted by UK MPs has concluded that Ofsted needs reform and that the government should pay attention to widespread calls to change the single-word judgement. The report cites concerns raised by the inquest into head teacher Ruth Perry’s suicide, which concluded that an Ofsted inspection “contributed” to her death. The report also highlighted… Continue reading What is Ofsted and how do school inspections work?
Ofsted: MPs call for an end to single-word grades
A cross-party education select committee has called for an end to single-word Ofsted judgments after school inspections. The report also recommended that schools should not automatically be graded as “inadequate” for minor safeguarding concerns. However, it acknowledged that the sector still wants “strong accountability” in schools. Ofsted welcomed the report and said that it would… Continue reading Ofsted: MPs call for an end to single-word grades
The Cambridgeshire bus route that costs £124 per passenger
The 7A bus, which connects four settlements in South Cambridgeshire on a 20 km route, runs four times a day, six days a week. Despite carrying only 771 passengers in 2022/23, it operates thanks to a taxpayer subsidy of £124 per passenger. Its operator, A2B Travel Group admits it is not value for money, and… Continue reading The Cambridgeshire bus route that costs £124 per passenger