UK Schools Must Teach About Antisemitism – Government Adviser
Schools in the UK should teach about antisemitism as part of a wider drive to tackle anti-Jewish hatred, a report from a government adviser says. Lord John Mann, a Labour MP who is the UK’s antisemitism adviser, is urging ministers to work with social media companies to eradicate hatred online. It comes after reports of... Read More
Last Day Of Ice Warnings Before Temperatures Soar – UK Weather
The UK has seen its last day of the cold snap, before temperatures soar to highs of 14C (57.2F) on Monday. The freezing temperatures – which caused travel disruption and power cuts – is ending on Sunday evening. Warnings for snow, ice and rain were in place for much of the country on Sunday –... Read More
Pharmacies Can Now Give Alternative Antibiotics – Strep A
Pharmacists will now be able to give alternative forms of penicillin directly to patients to help treat strep A infections, amid temporary supply issues of the antibiotic. It follows a rise in demand for the medicine because of an out-of-season increase in strep A illnesses. There have been 18 confirmed deaths of children in the... Read More
UK Interest Rates Raised To Highest Level For 14 Years
The Bank of England has raised UK interest rates to their highest level for 14 years as it battles to stem soaring prices. It increased them to 3.5% from 3%, marking the ninth time in a row it has hiked interest rates. The rise will mean higher mortgage payments for some homeowners and those with... Read More
Climate Boss Carney’s Firm Linked With Deforestation
UN Climate envoy and ex-Bank of England boss Mark Carney’s firm sold farms in Brazil linked to deforestation claims. The move comes despite his call on owners to fix rather than sell climate-damaging assets. Canadian giant Brookfield deforested 9,000 hectares of the important Cerrado savanna region, according to an analysis by the campaign group Global... Read More
Senior Commercial Manager – Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Senior Commercial Manager – Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Why join us? Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 150 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we’ve developed a culture very much our own – creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment... Read More
2 Bed Flat For Sale – London
Features and description Leasehold 2 Double Bedrooms Close to Underground Station Balcony Open Plan kitchen/reception room Sole Agent Allocated and visitor parking Ready to move in Beautifully Presented Moonline Property is over the moon to offer this immaculately presented 2-bedroom ground-floor apartment located in the much sought-after Millbrook Park Development. This apartment offers 2 double... Read More
China Diplomats Leave UK Over Manchester Protester Attack
China has removed six officials from Britain – including one of its most senior UK diplomats – two months after the violence at its Manchester consulate. The UK had requested the officials waive their right to diplomatic immunity to allow detectives to question them about October’s incident. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly expressed his disappointment that... Read More
Senior Infrastructure Operations Analyst – London, South East England
Senior Infrastructure Operations Analyst – London, South East England Senior Infrastructure Operations Analyst – London (hybrid working model) – Perm – £70 – £80,000 + bonus About the Role: As a Senior Infrastructure Ops Analyst within the Investments Application Support Team, you will have an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly evolving environment. As... Read More
Post And Rail Workers Walk Out As Strikes Build
Strikes are picking up pace in the run-up to Christmas as workers squeezed by rising costs fight for higher pay. In separate industrial action, Royal Mail employees, rail workers, and driving examiners will walk out on Wednesday. It comes ahead of the first-ever nationwide strike by nurses this week. On Friday, rail workers, buses, baggage... Read More