Teachers Strikes: School Disruption As NEU Members Walk Out Again In England
Many schools in England are likely to close on Wednesday, as teachers walk out again over pay. It is the sixth national strike by members of the National Education Union (NEU) in England since February – and another is planned for Friday. As well as lessons, end-of-term events such as sports day, concerts, and school... Read More
Memo Reveals Pressure On Climate Finance Pledge
The government looks set to break its flagship £11.6bn climate and nature funding pledge for developing countries, an internal government document seen by the BBC says. The document details how the government has consistently underspent and would now struggle to meet its 2026 target. Some 83% of the total overseas aid budget would need to... Read More
King Charles To Receive Scottish Crown Jewels
King Charles III will be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels in Edinburgh later in a ceremony to mark his Coronation. He will receive the crown and sceptre which form part of the Honours of Scotland. The national thanksgiving service at St Giles’ Cathedral will also feature a new sword named after the late Queen Elizabeth.... Read More
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The Ashes 2023: Bairstow Dismissal Just Not Cricket – Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak has accused Australia of breaking the spirit of cricket over the controversial dismissal of England’s Jonny Bairstow on Sunday. Batsman Bairstow was stumped in the second Ashes Test after walking away from his position in the apparent belief the over had ended. The contentious wicket has overshadowed Australia’s 43-run win against the hosts... Read More
Energy Firms Warned Against Paying Dividends
Energy suppliers have been warned they should retain profits rather than pay out returns to shareholders, to ensure firms can weather future price shocks. Regulator Ofgem said firms “must learn the lessons of the energy crisis”, adding “a return to the practices we saw before isn’t on the table”. Some 30 suppliers have gone bust... Read More
Hottest June Kills UK Fish And Threatens Insects
The UK’s hottest June on record caused unprecedented deaths of fish in rivers and disturbed insects and plants, environment groups have warned. Nature is being “pounded by extreme weather without a chance to recover”, the Wildlife Trusts said. The Met Office will say later on Monday if the high temperatures were linked to climate change.... Read More
Labour Plan To Give Teachers £2,400 To Stop Them Quitting
A Labour government would give £2,400 to teachers in the very early stages of their career in England to try to stop them leaving the profession. The party says it would also make it compulsory for new teachers to have a formal teaching qualification or be working towards one – a requirement scrapped by the... Read More
Energy Prices Might Spike This Winter – Energy Boss
Energy prices could spike this winter forcing governments to step in and subsidize bills again, the head of the International Energy Agency has said. If the Chinese economy strengthens quickly and there is a harsh winter, gas prices could rise, putting pressure on consumers, Fatih Birol said. He added that governments should push for energy-saving... Read More
UK Porn Age Checks Raise Privacy Concerns
Children will be better protected online under amended internet safety laws, the government insists, despite concerns around privacy. The Online Safety Bill will require age verification on services that publish or allow pornographic content. But digital rights groups say there is a lack of transparency around the tools and how they collect people’s data. Tech... Read More