A recent review of the care of a baby who was murdered by his parents just 39 days after being placed back into their care has found significant shortcomings in the assessment and planning of his return to the family home. The safeguarding partnership said that “professional interventions should have protected” the baby, Finley Boden,… Continue reading Finley Boden: Parents killed baby when he should have been most protected, report says
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Asos, Boohoo and George promise 'clear and accurate' eco-claims
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has forced ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda, three of the country’s largest budget fashion brands, to change the way in which they present the environmental impact of their clothes. The companies have signed pledges to exclusively use clear and accurate green claims, according to the… Continue reading Asos, Boohoo and George promise 'clear and accurate' eco-claims
Banksy: London tree mural covered in plastic and boards
North London’s latest Banksy artwork has been covered in plastic and surrounded by wooden boards. The mural features swathes of green to mimic leaves on a residential building. Islington Council has said it is discussing potential solutions with the homeowner to ensure the piece remains and is enjoyed by all. In the past, the council… Continue reading Banksy: London tree mural covered in plastic and boards
Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest ever level, survey shows
The British Social Attitudes survey, which has been running since 1983, has recorded a new low in public satisfaction with the NHS. Only 24% of the public claimed they were satisfied with the health service, citing long waiting times and staff shortages as their biggest concerns. This represents a drop of five percentage points from… Continue reading Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest ever level, survey shows
Barclays bank payments restored after app went down in outage
After facing a technical crisis that started on Tuesday evening, Barclays has announced that all of its banking services and payment systems are fully operational once again. The bank pointed to issues affecting some of its UK customers making payments from their accounts and deposits into them. Most recently, other major firms like McDonald’s and… Continue reading Barclays bank payments restored after app went down in outage
Padel: ‘Living the dream as Britain’s best player’
Padel, a combination of tennis and squash, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Tia Norton, the UK’s top female padel player, has seen the sport’s growth first-hand, having traveled to major tournaments in Australia, Egypt, and the US. Padel is played in more than 130 countries, and its big-name proponents include David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and… Continue reading Padel: ‘Living the dream as Britain’s best player’
Kielland disaster: Families seeking answers 44 years on
The Alexander L Kielland disaster of 1980 was Norway’s worst industrial accident in its history. 22 British men out of more than 120 people lost their lives when a floating accommodation platform collapsed in the North Sea oil fields. The families of those who survived the ordeal, however, say they are still waiting for justice.… Continue reading Kielland disaster: Families seeking answers 44 years on
Thames Tideway Tunnel super sewer set for completion
The £5 billion super sewer project in London is nearing completion after eight years of major construction works. Known as the Thames Tideway Tunnel, the project is designed to tackle the amount of raw sewage flowing into the river. It will divert 34 of the most polluting sewage discharges into the Thames via a 16-mile… Continue reading Thames Tideway Tunnel super sewer set for completion
The women behind a fugitive rapist's downfall
Jade Skea was just a teenager when she first met Kim Avis, a charismatic street trader who was well-known in Inverness for his charity fundraising. What began as a whirlwind romance soon turned into a decade-long nightmare of controlling behaviour, physical violence and sexual abuse. But after years of suffering in silence, Jade decided to… Continue reading The women behind a fugitive rapist's downfall
Childcare: Labour will not commit to government's free childcare plan, says Bridget Phillipson
Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has said the party will not commit to the government’s proposed £4bn expansion of free childcare. The scheme would provide eligible parents in England with 30 free hours of childcare by 2025. Instead, Philipson has commissioned a review of the plan, citing concerns that the current system could not… Continue reading Childcare: Labour will not commit to government's free childcare plan, says Bridget Phillipson