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Pupils who have been suspended are around a year behind their peers – report

Pupils who have been suspended are around a year behind their peers – report

Pupils who have been suspended are around a year behind their peers – report

13 March 2024

Students with even just one suspension are, on average, not achieving a ‘standard pass’ in GCSE English and maths, according to a think tank paper.


Shareholder activists call on Nestle to tackle reliance on unhealthy food sales

Shareholder activists call on Nestle to tackle reliance on unhealthy food sales

Shareholder activists call on Nestle to tackle reliance on unhealthy food sales

13 March 2024

Shareholders said they are concerned over regulatory, reputational and legal risks as well as public health impacts associated with less healthy food.


Murder accused shot partner in forehead with illegally held handgun, jury told

Murder accused shot partner in forehead with illegally held handgun, jury told

Murder accused shot partner in forehead with illegally held handgun, jury told

13 March 2024

Richard Basson denies the murder of Carrie Slater, who died in hospital two days after suffering ‘unsurvivable’ brain injuries.


Model ‘got pregnant on purpose and stalked ex’ after alleged attack, court told

Model ‘got pregnant on purpose and stalked ex’ after alleged attack, court told

Model ‘got pregnant on purpose and stalked ex’ after alleged attack, court told

13 March 2024

Instagram influencer Chloe Othen claims she was punched, strangled and dragged along the floor by her hair by Ricky Lawrence.


Starmer urges PM to ‘pluck up courage’ to return £10m from donor in racism row

Starmer urges PM to ‘pluck up courage’ to return £10m from donor in racism row

Starmer urges PM to ‘pluck up courage’ to return £10m from donor in racism row

13 March 2024

The Labour leader pressed Rishi Sunak about Frank Hester, the top Tory donor caught up in allegations of making racist remarks.


Broadcaster Nick Sheridan remembered at funeral as ‘talented and generous soul’

Broadcaster Nick Sheridan remembered at funeral as ‘talented and generous soul’

Broadcaster Nick Sheridan remembered at funeral as ‘talented and generous soul’

13 March 2024

The Wexford native and BBC presenter died last week aged 32 following a short illness.


Baby Victoria’s body was not ‘dumped’, mother Constance Marten tells jurors

Baby Victoria’s body was not ‘dumped’, mother Constance Marten tells jurors

Baby Victoria’s body was not ‘dumped’, mother Constance Marten tells jurors

13 March 2024

The 36-year-old and partner Mark Gordon deny manslaughter by gross negligence.


Viral Willy Wonka experience star The Unknown lands gig at London Dungeon

Viral Willy Wonka experience star The Unknown lands gig at London Dungeon

Viral Willy Wonka experience star The Unknown lands gig at London Dungeon

13 March 2024

Felicia became a viral sensation after playing the role of The Unknown at the botched Willy Wonka event in Glasgow.


Concern as temporary NHS staff ‘not involved’ in patient safety probes – report

Concern as temporary NHS staff ‘not involved’ in patient safety probes – report

Concern as temporary NHS staff ‘not involved’ in patient safety probes – report

13 March 2024

The NHS safety watchdog said patient safety could be put at risk.


Largest donations accepted by Conservatives from individuals since January 2023

Largest donations accepted by Conservatives from individuals since January 2023

Largest donations accepted by Conservatives from individuals since January 2023

13 March 2024

The figures come from the latest available data published by the Electoral Commission.


Ross urged to ensure cash from racism row Tory donor not used in Scotland

Ross urged to ensure cash from racism row Tory donor not used in Scotland

Ross urged to ensure cash from racism row Tory donor not used in Scotland

13 March 2024

Scottish Labour said Scots would be ‘appalled’ if the funds from Frank Hesterare are used north of the border.


Two found guilty of fraudulent trading over ‘dishonest’ ticket touting firm

Two found guilty of fraudulent trading over ‘dishonest’ ticket touting firm

Two found guilty of fraudulent trading over ‘dishonest’ ticket touting firm

13 March 2024

Lynda Chenery and Mark Woods were convicted over their involvement in TQ Tickets Ltd, which ‘exploited the love and passion’ of music fans.


Mother accused of murdering three-year-old son wanted more than 10 children

Mother accused of murdering three-year-old son wanted more than 10 children

Mother accused of murdering three-year-old son wanted more than 10 children

13 March 2024

Christina Robinson, 30, denies murdering her son Dwelaniyah Robinson at the family home in Durham.


Boris Johnson like an ‘absent football manager’ during pandemic, inquiry told

Boris Johnson like an ‘absent football manager’ during pandemic, inquiry told

Boris Johnson like an ‘absent football manager’ during pandemic, inquiry told

13 March 2024

Mark Drakeford, Wales’ outgoing First Minister, criticised the former prime minister’s leadership and failure to chair meetings during the pandemic.


‘Solid rise’ in homes being put on the market as buyer inquiries grow

‘Solid rise’ in homes being put on the market as buyer inquiries grow

‘Solid rise’ in homes being put on the market as buyer inquiries grow

13 March 2024

February’s report indicates ‘some grounds for encouragement around the sales market’, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.


Morrisons posts £1bn loss amid pressure from debt pile

Morrisons posts £1bn loss amid pressure from debt pile

Morrisons posts £1bn loss amid pressure from debt pile

13 March 2024

The accounts showed the retailer’s parent company had net debts of £8.5 billion at the end of October last year.


Thefts of historic stone and objects from museums and galleries on the rise

Thefts of historic stone and objects from museums and galleries on the rise

Thefts of historic stone and objects from museums and galleries on the rise

13 March 2024

A report from Historic England found paving slabs and stone troughs are popular targets for criminals.


Quality time with dogs can reduce stress and anxiety – research

Quality time with dogs can reduce stress and anxiety – research

Quality time with dogs can reduce stress and anxiety – research

13 March 2024

EEG scans also reveal an increase in brainwaves associated with heightened concentration.


Google starts rollout of restrictions on AI as key global election year looms

Google starts rollout of restrictions on AI as key global election year looms

Google starts rollout of restrictions on AI as key global election year looms

13 March 2024

The restrictions are being rolled out in India ahead of voters in the world’s largest democracy going to the polls.


Frank Hester: The major Tory donor embroiled in racism row

Frank Hester: The major Tory donor embroiled in racism row

Frank Hester: The major Tory donor embroiled in racism row

13 March 2024

The businessman from Leeds has reportedly made huge sums from contracts with the Department of Health and Social Care.


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