British Isles
Friday, 24 November 2023 09:56
Chancellor announces back to work plan for disabled people
On 22 November Jeremy Hunt unveiled a new Back to Work Plan, focusing on helping disabled individuals, those with long-term health conditions, and the long-term unemployed. The plan enhances four different support programmes, and also the…
Friday, 24 November 2023 09:50
£5 million to fight threat of drug-resistant infections
The Government has allocated £5 million in seed funding to the Fleming Centre, a new initiative led by Imperial College London, to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This funding forms part of a broader investment to strengthen…
Friday, 24 November 2023 09:46
Grieving community turns to church for solace after death of four teens
In Shrewsbury, the community is mourning the loss of four teenagers (all pupils at the same school) who tragically died during a camping trip in north Wales. They were found in a car off the road…
Friday, 24 November 2023 09:41
Ofsted: 'contract' between parents and teachers is broken
England's education watchdog, Ofsted, has warned of a significant deterioration in the 'social contract' between families and schools, a situation where parents ensure their children attend school regularly and respect school policies. In her final report,…
Friday, 24 November 2023 09:34
Net migration reaches new record in 2022
The UK experienced a record net migration increase in 2022, with figures revised to 745,000 for the year ending in December, up from a previous estimate of 606,000. This surge is partly attributed to an influx…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 23:25
Rishi Sunak vows emergency legislation after Rwanda ruling
Rishi Sunak has pledged to enact emergency legislation and forge a new treaty with Rwanda to ensure the continuation of his key asylum policy, despite the Supreme Court's ruling against it. The plan had been to…