Metropolitan Police ‘acted appropriately’ at Sarah Everard vigil, watchdog finds March 30, 2021 The Metropolitan Police’s handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard was “appropriate”, a report from the official policing inspectorate has concluded. Home secretary Priti Patel ordered the review by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) after widespread outrage at scenes of police using force against mourners at the vigil on [...]
Khan gives thumbs-down to MSG Sphere venue in east London November 20, 2023 Plans to build a giant sphere-shaped music venue in Stratford have been dealt a blow after Mayor of London Sadiq Khan rejected the proposals today.
UK strikes deal with France to beef up border protection November 29, 2020 The number of officers patrolling French beaches near Calais will double in a bid to stop increasing numbers of migrant boats crossing the channel in attempts to reach the UK border. The UK and French governments struck a deal yesterday to enforce the increased measures, with the Home Office saying it “will bolster the patrolling [...]
Unleash private investment for green projects or miss net zero goals, MPs warn June 21, 2023 The government must do more to unlock private investment or risk missing its decarbonisation goals, MPs have warned.
Priti Patel deflects blame for UK’s death toll onto scientists January 20, 2021 Home secretary Priti Patel has tried to shift blame for the UK’s world-leading Covid death rate onto government scientists. When questioned today about why the UK’s death rate was so high she said “there was no one reason”, before saying “government has listened to a range of advice, and followed advice, from professionals and advisers, medical, scientific, [...]
Parents forced to stay at home as thousands of teachers start three days of ‘unforgivable’ strikes February 28, 2023 Tens of thousands of teachers across England and Wales will strike over three days this week in the long-running dispute over pay. Teachers will walk out across the north of England on Tuesday with the majority of schools expected to either restrict access to some pupils or fully close, the National Education Union (NEU) has [...]
Three former education secretaries back calls for urgent changes to apprenticeship levy – here’s why May 21, 2023 Calls to link the apprenticeship levy to Britain’s immigration policy have been backed by three former education secretaries. Lord David Blunkett, Sir Gavin Williamson and Nadhim Zahawi have lent support to a report calling for urgent changes to the government’s levy on firms to pay for apprenticeships – including linking the scheme to visa rules [...]
Israel-Hamas: Temporary ceasefire takes effect — but ‘war not over yet’ November 24, 2023 A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect early this morning ahead of a hostage release later today.
Sadiq Khan on course for historic landslide in mayor of London election, new poll shows March 22, 2021 Sadiq Khan is on track for the biggest landslide in mayor of London election history, with new polling showing him with a 25-point lead. The Opinium/Evening Standard poll has the mayor on 53 per cent of the primary vote, which would see Khan win the election in the first round of voting – a feat [...]
Hunt and big banks vow to ease mortgage pain with repossessions grace period June 23, 2023 Mortgage holders will get a 12-month grace period before banks begin repossessions on their homes, Jeremy Hunt has announced, after a crunch meeting with lenders at No11. The Chancellor said ministers were “particularly worried” about people falling behind on payments or having to switch deals at the end of a fixed rate mortgage. He announced [...]