Politics Teachers’ strikes to continue in Scotland as union rejects latest pay offer February 15, 2023 Scotland’s largest teaching union has rejected the latest pay offer, with strikes set to continue across the country. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union has been embroiled in a…
Politics Teachers set to go on strike again after no new pay offer February 15, 2023 Further teachers’ strikes are now “inevitable”, a union has said, after a meeting with the Department for Education did not result in a new pay offer for its members. Teachers…
Politics Chinese governor pulls out of London trip after protests by senior MPs February 14, 2023 The Chinese governor of Xinjiang has pulled out of a trip to London after senior MPs protested over the persecution of Uyghur Muslims in his province. Downing Street confirmed on…
Politics BBC chairman retains support of Sunak despite Johnson loan row February 13, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still supports BBC chairman Richard Sharp, despite revelations about the part he played in securing an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson, his spokesman has said. Mr…
Politics Tax, international aid and the loan that keeps attracting interest February 12, 2023 As the death toll from the earthquake in Syria and Turkey continues to rise, development minister Andrew Mitchell defends the government’s cuts to the international aid budget as Conservative MP…
Politics ‘There’s no silver bullet’ to solving online abuse, says Xbox boss February 12, 2023 The corporate vice president of Xbox has told Sky News “there’s no silver bullet” to protect women and minority groups on the internet who experience online harassment and abuse. Dave…
Politics BBC chair made ‘significant errors of judgement’ over £800k Boris Johnson loan February 12, 2023 BBC chairman Richard Sharp made “significant errors of judgement” by facilitating an £800,000 loan guarantee for Boris Johnson, a cross-party committee of MPs has found. The committee said Mr Sharp…
Politics West Lancashire by-election: Labour hold onto seat February 9, 2023 Labour have held on to their seat in West Lancashire after a by-election victory which saw Ashley Dalton become the country’s newest MP. Ms Dalton secured a majority of 8,321…
Politics Teachers postpone strike action in Wales after new offer on pay February 9, 2023 Teachers in Wales have postponed strikes set to take place next week after a new offer on pay. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) and National Association of Headteachers…