Starting from Monday, parents in England are facing higher fines if their children are taken out of school without permission. The Department of Education (DfE) announced plans to consider fines for unauthorised absence back in February. These fines have now increased from £60 to £80, and if left unpaid within 21 days, they will rise
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An emergency plan to address the issue of overcrowding in jails is set to be activated imminently. The plan, known as Operation Early Dawn, is a longstanding strategy designed to manage the flow of defendants awaiting court appearances who may need to be held in prison cells for extended periods due to limited prison space.
Recent reports have indicated that a new, more dangerous variant of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is on the brink of spreading to the UK. Identified as the clade 1b strain, this variant has already been confirmed in countries like Sweden and Pakistan, following its initial detection in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
In recent news, two men have been sentenced to the longest jail terms so far for their involvement in the violent disorder that occurred in England and Northern Ireland. David Wilkinson, 48, received a sentence of six years behind bars for his prominent role in the riots that took place in Hull on 3 August.
The A-level results for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland were recently released, showing a slight increase in the number of top grades achieved. Specifically, the number of students achieving A* grades rose by 0.4% from the previous year, reaching 9.3%. Additionally, the number of A*-A grades increased by 0.6% compared to last year, reaching 27.8%.
Social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague and boxer Tommy Fury have recently announced their split, just a little over a year after getting engaged. The couple, both aged 25, initially met while participating in the 2019 series of the popular ITV2 reality show Love Island. Together, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Bambi, in
The tragic incident that occurred in Nottingham, resulting in the deaths of three innocent individuals, has once again brought to light the failures within the mental health care system. Michael Callaghan, a survivor of a similar attack in Birmingham, is still grappling with the physical and emotional repercussions of the violence he experienced. The fact
The UK is set to experience scorching temperatures today, with some parts of the country expected to reach a high of 35C. This would mark the hottest day of the year so far, as warm European air continues to influence the weather across the region. The Met Office has predicted highs of 34C to 35C
In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and extremist content online has become a significant concern. Children, in particular, are vulnerable to falling prey to fake news and conspiracy theories that can have serious consequences. Recognizing the urgent need to address this issue, the education secretary has proposed changes to the school curriculum to
At the Paris Games, it wasn’t just the athletes who had their moment to shine. Team GB boxing doctor Harj Singh and physio Robbie Lillis emerged as heroes after saving the life of Tulkin Kilichev, the head coach of the Uzbekistan boxing team. Celebrating a gold medal win, Kilichev suffered a cardiac arrest in the