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Children of working parents may commit crime later in life, Tory MP suggests

Children of working parents may commit crime later in life, Tory MP suggests

Children of working parents may commit crime later in life, Tory MP suggests

20 March 2023

Mr Fletcher made his comments during the continuation of the Budget debate in the Commons.


Climate change deniers ’emboldened’ if Ulez expansion fails, says Khan

Climate change deniers ’emboldened’ if Ulez expansion fails, says Khan

Climate change deniers ’emboldened’ if Ulez expansion fails, says Khan

20 March 2023

Sadiq Khan said the row over expanding the ultra-low emissions zone had become a key battle in the fight for action on climate change.


Women’s organisations condemn ‘shameful’ Met Police institutional misogyny

Women’s organisations condemn ‘shameful’ Met Police institutional misogyny

Women’s organisations condemn ‘shameful’ Met Police institutional misogyny

20 March 2023

Baroness Louise Casey’s review was commissioned after Sarah Everard was murdered by serving officer Wayne Couzens.


Free football club memberships for underprivileged children, pledges Yousaf

Free football club memberships for underprivileged children, pledges Yousaf

Free football club memberships for underprivileged children, pledges Yousaf

20 March 2023

The Health Secretary also pledged to accelerate the rollout of an initiative to help communities buy stakes in their local clubs.


Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted report was ‘deeply harmful’ to late headteacher

Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted report was ‘deeply harmful’ to late headteacher

Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted report was ‘deeply harmful’ to late headteacher

20 March 2023

Ruth Perry, who was head at Caversham Primary School in Reading, killed herself in January.


Amending gender reform Bill ‘would be dancing to Westminster’s tune’

Amending gender reform Bill ‘would be dancing to Westminster’s tune’

Amending gender reform Bill ‘would be dancing to Westminster’s tune’

20 March 2023

The UK Government used its power to block Holyrood legislation for the first time on the Bill in January.


Tory MP says expansion of free childcare is wrong policy for children

Tory MP says expansion of free childcare is wrong policy for children

Tory MP says expansion of free childcare is wrong policy for children

20 March 2023

The MP suggested the policy was designed for women with ‘high-flying’ careers, but said ‘most women have jobs and not careers’.


Emily Maitlis: I pay my licence fee because I want the editorial independence

Emily Maitlis: I pay my licence fee because I want the editorial independence

Emily Maitlis: I pay my licence fee because I want the editorial independence

20 March 2023

The 52-year-old former Newsnight presenter spoke during a talk as part of the Cambridge Festival on Monday.


SNP must understand why 30,000 left party, say candidates

SNP must understand why 30,000 left party, say candidates

SNP must understand why 30,000 left party, say candidates

20 March 2023

Membership figures were released last week following pressure from the candidates.


First World War baby sells Somerset home after living there for 102 years

First World War baby sells Somerset home after living there for 102 years

First World War baby sells Somerset home after living there for 102 years

20 March 2023

Nancy ‘Joan’ Gifford’s family bought the property in the village of Street for £200 in 1921 and it is now priced at £169,950.


Lowest paid Scottish Parliament staff to see wage increase to £15 per hour

Lowest paid Scottish Parliament staff to see wage increase to £15 per hour

Lowest paid Scottish Parliament staff to see wage increase to £15 per hour

20 March 2023

The PCS union said it has secured a ‘landmark’ deal for staff including security officers and tour guides.


Head planning to refuse Ofsted entry asks supporters not to come to school

Head planning to refuse Ofsted entry asks supporters not to come to school

Head planning to refuse Ofsted entry asks supporters not to come to school

20 March 2023

Flora Cooper is executive head of the John Rankin Schools in Newbury, Berkshire.


UK to ‘consider’ backing tribunal to look into potential war crimes in Ukraine

UK to ‘consider’ backing tribunal to look into potential war crimes in Ukraine

UK to ‘consider’ backing tribunal to look into potential war crimes in Ukraine

20 March 2023

The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrest.


There is not another Wayne Couzens or David Carrick in Met, police chief says

There is not another Wayne Couzens or David Carrick in Met, police chief says

There is not another Wayne Couzens or David Carrick in Met, police chief says

20 March 2023

Mr Marsh highlighted that the Met Police has the largest proportion of gay officers out of the 43 police forces.


Princess Royal visits Coronation Street to learn about acid attack storyline

Princess Royal visits Coronation Street to learn about acid attack storyline

Princess Royal visits Coronation Street to learn about acid attack storyline

20 March 2023

Anne is a patron of Acid Survivors Trust International.


NHS strikes in Scotland averted as nursing and midwives unions accept pay deal

NHS strikes in Scotland averted as nursing and midwives unions accept pay deal

NHS strikes in Scotland averted as nursing and midwives unions accept pay deal

20 March 2023

Both the Royal Colleges of Nursing and Midwifery have voted to accept a pay offer which will see an average increase of 6.5%.


Moon missions will help to pave the way for humans on Mars, astronaut says

Moon missions will help to pave the way for humans on Mars, astronaut says

Moon missions will help to pave the way for humans on Mars, astronaut says

20 March 2023

Kayla Barron could potentially be the first woman to step foot on the lunar surface as part of Nasa’s Artemis missions.


Murder trial CCTV shows teacher accused of burying body shopping in B&Q

Murder trial CCTV shows teacher accused of burying body shopping in B&Q

Murder trial CCTV shows teacher accused of burying body shopping in B&Q

20 March 2023

Fiona Beal is seen picking up decorative stone and compost 12 days after she is alleged to have stabbed Nicholas Billingham.


Third of young people ‘very worried’ about climate change

Third of young people ‘very worried’ about climate change

Third of young people ‘very worried’ about climate change

20 March 2023

A survey commissioned by the Woodland Trust found there was more anxiety among 16-24-year-olds than among the over 65s.


Golf club worker murdered after argument about loud music, court told

Golf club worker murdered after argument about loud music, court told

Golf club worker murdered after argument about loud music, court told

20 March 2023

Kirkpatrick Virgo, 42, is accused of murdering 24-year-old Thomas Parker at Reading train station.


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