Labour’s Rachel Reeves has emerged as the front-runner for the position of chancellor of the exchequer, surpassing the Conservatives’ Jeremy Hunt, according to a recent YouGov poll conducted for Sky News. This significant development indicates a shift in public opinion, as Reeves secures the support of 21% of voters compared to Hunt’s 14%, marking a
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As the RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) crisis continues to unfold in schools across England, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan found herself under scrutiny for being on holiday in Spain while further evidence of the use of unsafe concrete emerged. The timing couldn’t have been worse, with three new cases of RAAC being discovered during her
On Sunday, a tragic series of collisions in Coventry claimed the lives of two individuals and left several others injured. The incident occurred in the early morning hours, prompting a swift response from the West Midlands Police. Reports had come in about two pedestrians and a cyclist who had sustained serious injuries as a result
Two individuals have been apprehended by authorities under the Terrorism Act as part of an ongoing investigation into the data breach at the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The suspects, aged 21 and 22, were taken into custody following a search operation in the Portadown area. The PSNI clarified that these arrests are not
The discovery of structural problems in schools and public buildings across the country has sent shockwaves through communities and raised concerns about the safety of these facilities. The government’s investigation into crumbling concrete, known as reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), has revealed that more schools and public buildings may be affected. This article delves into
The owner of HMV, Doug Putman, is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to rescue the majority of Wilko’s operations, potentially salvaging over 8,000 jobs at the struggling high street retailer. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the administrators of Wilko, have been consulting with the chain’s major creditors on the terms of the agreement. The deal would see
The rollout of flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the UK has been expedited due to the emergence of a new variant, BA.2.86. NHS officials have declared this variant to be the most concerning since the arrival of Omicron. Although it has mutated, it has not yet been classified as a “variant of concern.” As a
In a recent survey conducted by Which?, Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been named the UK’s best airport, while Manchester Airport has earned the unfortunate title of the worst. In this critical analysis, we will delve into the key highlights of the survey and explore the reasons behind the rankings. Liverpool John Lennon Airport emerged
Heathrow Airport has experienced major disruptions as a result of a technical fault with the National Air Traffic Services (NATS). The airport has issued a statement urging passengers to check with their airlines before traveling to the airport, as services are expected to remain significantly disrupted. This article will delve into the impact of the
The devastating death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif has sent shockwaves through both the UK and Pakistan. As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her passing, Sara’s grandfather has publicly called for her father, Urfan Sharif, to surrender himself to the police. Urfan, along with his partner Beinash Batool and brother Faisal Shahzad Malik, are