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Language learning in Northern Ireland ‘slowly recovering from pandemic’ – report

Language learning in Northern Ireland ‘slowly recovering from pandemic’ – report

Language learning in Northern Ireland ‘slowly recovering from pandemic’ – report

12 June 2023

Research by the British Council found that the decline in language learning at post-primary schools is plateauing.


Firefighters continue to tackle raging wildfire in Highlands

Firefighters continue to tackle raging wildfire in Highlands

Firefighters continue to tackle raging wildfire in Highlands

12 June 2023

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been on the scene since Saturday afternoon.


Odey Asset Management not ‘gating’ funds in wake of allegations against founder

Odey Asset Management not ‘gating’ funds in wake of allegations against founder

Odey Asset Management not ‘gating’ funds in wake of allegations against founder

12 June 2023

The asset manager said all its funds are open ‘as per usual business’.


Scrapping one-word ratings would not fix ‘discomfort’ among heads – Ofsted chief

Scrapping one-word ratings would not fix ‘discomfort’ among heads – Ofsted chief

Scrapping one-word ratings would not fix ‘discomfort’ among heads – Ofsted chief

12 June 2023

The ‘whole school accountability system’ is built around single-word judgments, Amanda Spielman said.


University student runs 2,000 miles along A-road in Bristol

University student runs 2,000 miles along A-road in Bristol

University student runs 2,000 miles along A-road in Bristol

12 June 2023

Viet-Anh Tran’s finished his three-year running challenge with an ultra-marathon along the Portway


Sunak steps up call for UK to lead on AI regulation

Sunak steps up call for UK to lead on AI regulation

Sunak steps up call for UK to lead on AI regulation

12 June 2023

Rishi Sunak said artificial intelligence could transform work and public services but was open to misuses by ‘bad actors’.


Head of new legacy body hopes Irish Government will participate in process

Head of new legacy body hopes Irish Government will participate in process

Head of new legacy body hopes Irish Government will participate in process

12 June 2023

Sir Declan Morgan, is to become chief commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).


Johnson wanted ‘something I wasn’t prepared to do’ says Sunak over honours row

Johnson wanted ‘something I wasn’t prepared to do’ says Sunak over honours row

Johnson wanted ‘something I wasn’t prepared to do’ says Sunak over honours row

12 June 2023

The former prime minister’s allies blame Downing Street for Conservative MPs failing to appear on his resignation honours list on Friday


Just Stop Oil protests cost police £4.5 million in six weeks

Just Stop Oil protests cost police £4.5 million in six weeks

Just Stop Oil protests cost police £4.5 million in six weeks

12 June 2023

Some 86 arrests have been made across 156 slow marches and other protests staged by the climate change activists since April 24.


Three Britons dead after boat fire in Egypt

Three Britons dead after boat fire in Egypt

Three Britons dead after boat fire in Egypt

12 June 2023

Scuba Travel has confirmed the deaths, claiming the guests “perished” in the fire


Response to partygate inquiry findings ‘matter for MPs’ – Gove

Response to partygate inquiry findings ‘matter for MPs’ – Gove

Response to partygate inquiry findings ‘matter for MPs’ – Gove

12 June 2023

The Privileges Committee will meet in the wake of Boris Johnson’s dramatic Commons exit to conclude its inquiry.


Thousands of holidaymakers hit by easyJet flight cancellations

Thousands of holidaymakers hit by easyJet flight cancellations

Thousands of holidaymakers hit by easyJet flight cancellations

12 June 2023

The airline axed 54 flights due to take off or depart from Gatwick Airport on Sunday, with a further 55 grounded on Monday.


HSBC unveils Innovation Banking arm centred on former SVB UK business

HSBC unveils Innovation Banking arm centred on former SVB UK business

HSBC unveils Innovation Banking arm centred on former SVB UK business

12 June 2023

HSBC bought SVB UK on March 13 for a nominal £1 after SVB failed in the US, sparking fears of a global financial crisis.


Frasers Group’s £75 million deal for AO World stake sends shares higher

Frasers Group’s £75 million deal for AO World stake sends shares higher

Frasers Group’s £75 million deal for AO World stake sends shares higher

12 June 2023

Frasers, the parent firm of Sports Direct, House of Fraser and other brands, has snapped up an 18.9% stake in AO.


Odey funds ‘mooting investor withdrawal curb’ amid shake up after founder ousted

Odey funds ‘mooting investor withdrawal curb’ amid shake up after founder ousted

Odey funds ‘mooting investor withdrawal curb’ amid shake up after founder ousted

12 June 2023

Odey Asset Management announced on Saturday that Crispin Odey would be leaving after a series of allegations of misconduct.


Heathrow passenger numbers jump by a quarter as US routes boom

Heathrow passenger numbers jump by a quarter as US routes boom

Heathrow passenger numbers jump by a quarter as US routes boom

12 June 2023

Heathrow told investors on Monday morning that 6.7 million passengers used the airport in May.


Heathrow bosses ‘do not anticipate cancellations’ due to summer strikes

Heathrow bosses ‘do not anticipate cancellations’ due to summer strikes

Heathrow bosses ‘do not anticipate cancellations’ due to summer strikes

12 June 2023

More than 2,000 members of the Unite union will walk out for 31 days from June 24 in a dispute over pay.


Nurses ‘struggling to live’, union leader warns amid new strike ballot

Nurses ‘struggling to live’, union leader warns amid new strike ballot

Nurses ‘struggling to live’, union leader warns amid new strike ballot

12 June 2023

The Royal College of Nursing is currently balloting members in England on further strike action over pay.


Weather warnings in place as thunderstorms and rain forecast for Monday

Weather warnings in place as thunderstorms and rain forecast for Monday

Weather warnings in place as thunderstorms and rain forecast for Monday

12 June 2023

The forecast follows a weekend of scorching temperatures and heavy rainfall.


Jodie Comer ‘overwhelmed’ after first Tony Award win for Prima Facie

Jodie Comer ‘overwhelmed’ after first Tony Award win for Prima Facie

Jodie Comer ‘overwhelmed’ after first Tony Award win for Prima Facie

12 June 2023

The Killing Eve star paid tribute to her character and writer Suzie Miller as she collected the prize for best leading actress in a play.


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