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Government must ‘rocket-boost’ mental health support in schools to tackle crisis

Government must ‘rocket-boost’ mental health support in schools to tackle crisis

Government must ‘rocket-boost’ mental health support in schools to tackle crisis

25 April 2024

Waiting lists for children’s mental health services are ‘chronic’ and provision is a ‘postcode lottery’, a report has warned.


Man found guilty of wearing headband in support of Hamas

Man found guilty of wearing headband in support of Hamas

Man found guilty of wearing headband in support of Hamas

25 April 2024

Khaled Hajsaad, 24, wore the clothing at a pro-Palestine rally in Trafalgar Square on November 25, 2023.


Lucy Letby faces wait for ruling over bid to challenge her convictions

Lucy Letby faces wait for ruling over bid to challenge her convictions

Lucy Letby faces wait for ruling over bid to challenge her convictions

25 April 2024

Judges are due to give their decision over her case at a later date.


Climate protesters target BP and Drax shareholder meetings

Climate protesters target BP and Drax shareholder meetings

Climate protesters target BP and Drax shareholder meetings

25 April 2024

The energy companies both held their annual general meetings on Thursday.


Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in libel damages

Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in libel damages

Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in libel damages

25 April 2024

The actor-turned-politician was successfully sued by former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal.


Ed Davey calls for billion-pound budget boost for farming

Ed Davey calls for billion-pound budget boost for farming

Ed Davey calls for billion-pound budget boost for farming

25 April 2024

The Liberal Democrat leader visited a farm in Treflach, Shropshire on Thursday.


‘Moral and economic case’ for helping autistic people into work, says Tory MP

‘Moral and economic case’ for helping autistic people into work, says Tory MP

‘Moral and economic case’ for helping autistic people into work, says Tory MP

25 April 2024

Sir Robert Buckland who led the review said employment can provide ‘fulfilment and happiness’ for people on the autistic spectrum.


Equalities minister confirms Government is committed to conversion therapy ban

Equalities minister confirms Government is committed to conversion therapy ban

Equalities minister confirms Government is committed to conversion therapy ban

25 April 2024

Stuart Andrew said the ban is a ‘very challenging issue to get right’ but added the Government is clear that the practice is abhorrent.


Unions say their plan to save steel jobs rejected by Tata

Unions say their plan to save steel jobs rejected by Tata

Unions say their plan to save steel jobs rejected by Tata

25 April 2024

Unions met the company on Thursday with another plea not to press ahead with proposals for its Port Talbot plant which will lead to job losses.


Robin Swann votes against budget and warns it could see health services collapse

Robin Swann votes against budget and warns it could see health services collapse

Robin Swann votes against budget and warns it could see health services collapse

25 April 2024

The Stormont powersharing Executive has agreed a budget for the current financial year.


Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse overnight

Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse overnight

Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse overnight

25 April 2024

The sails of the red windmill atop the world-famous cabaret club plunged in the early hours of Thursday.


Campaigners warn climate action must not slow as Greens axed from Government

Campaigners warn climate action must not slow as Greens axed from Government

Campaigners warn climate action must not slow as Greens axed from Government

25 April 2024

Environmental groups said vital legislation to tackle the climate crisis must get back on track.


William surprises schoolboy who wrote to him about mental health campaign

William surprises schoolboy who wrote to him about mental health campaign

William surprises schoolboy who wrote to him about mental health campaign

25 April 2024

The Prince of Wales delighted pupils by telling a ‘dad joke’.


Football agent told by judge to stop being ‘confrontational’ in court

Football agent told by judge to stop being ‘confrontational’ in court

Football agent told by judge to stop being ‘confrontational’ in court

25 April 2024

Saif Alrubie claimed he played a part in facilitating the transfer of Kurt Zouma in August 2021 from Chelsea to West Ham for about £29 million.


Louise Haigh: MP spearheading Labour rail plans known for hard work and humour

Louise Haigh: MP spearheading Labour rail plans known for hard work and humour

Louise Haigh: MP spearheading Labour rail plans known for hard work and humour

25 April 2024

She worked as a Metropolitan Police officer before becoming an MP.


Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in damages after losing libel case

Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in damages after losing libel case

Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in damages after losing libel case

25 April 2024

The Reclaim Party founder was successfully sued by ex-Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on Twitter, now known as X.


Labour ‘determined to make social care work’, says shadow minister

Labour ‘determined to make social care work’, says shadow minister

Labour ‘determined to make social care work’, says shadow minister

25 April 2024

Andrew Gwynne said the landscape Labour will inherit if they win the election ‘will be utterly dire’.


BBC Proms to return as ‘we know and love’ it after a bumpy time, says director

BBC Proms to return as ‘we know and love’ it after a bumpy time, says director

BBC Proms to return as ‘we know and love’ it after a bumpy time, says director

25 April 2024

This year’s expansive 90-concert programme features debut performances from Florence Welch and Sam Smith.


Fewer than two in five pupils feel safe in school every day – survey

Fewer than two in five pupils feel safe in school every day – survey

Fewer than two in five pupils feel safe in school every day – survey

25 April 2024

The latest Government findings confirm the scale and depth of the ‘behaviour crisis’ in schools, a teaching union leader has said.


Cancer drugs help drive AstraZeneca sales sharply higher

Cancer drugs help drive AstraZeneca sales sharply higher

Cancer drugs help drive AstraZeneca sales sharply higher

25 April 2024

Shares in the Cambridge-based company jumped by 5% in early trading.


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