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King to visit village which tackled economic issues

King to visit village which tackled economic issues

King to visit village which tackled economic issues

13 September 2023

Charles will be welcomed by children from Tomintoul Primary School.


Clarity urgently needed on transgender guidance for schools, says commissioner

Clarity urgently needed on transgender guidance for schools, says commissioner

Clarity urgently needed on transgender guidance for schools, says commissioner

13 September 2023

Dame Rachel de Souza said schools always try to do their ‘pastoral best’ but there is a need for clear guidance on a standard approach.


National Gallery installation will bring voices of Trafalgar Square into gallery

National Gallery installation will bring voices of Trafalgar Square into gallery

National Gallery installation will bring voices of Trafalgar Square into gallery

13 September 2023

The new installations include a 25-by-six metre textile sculpture.


What the papers say – September 13

What the papers say – September 13

What the papers say – September 13

13 September 2023

Future of the pensions triple lock features amid a range of stories on Wednesday’s newspaper front pages.


Aid cuts see UK fall out of top five in global development rankings

Aid cuts see UK fall out of top five in global development rankings

Aid cuts see UK fall out of top five in global development rankings

12 September 2023

The UK had previously been the only G7 nation in the top five, but has now been overtaken by Germany and France.


Thousands of children each day have lost out on learning due to suspensions

Thousands of children each day have lost out on learning due to suspensions

Thousands of children each day have lost out on learning due to suspensions

12 September 2023

The equivalent of more than 3,000 children each day lost learning through suspension from school in 2021/22, Department for Education data reveals.


Ben Wallace criticises laws preventing terrorists’ capture abroad

Ben Wallace criticises laws preventing terrorists’ capture abroad

Ben Wallace criticises laws preventing terrorists’ capture abroad

12 September 2023

The ex-defence secretary said he was forced to deal with a number of individuals he would have rather captured ‘by a strike’.


V&A to exhibit four ancient carved stones from Yemen found in London shop

V&A to exhibit four ancient carved stones from Yemen found in London shop

V&A to exhibit four ancient carved stones from Yemen found in London shop

12 September 2023

The V&A has reached a historic agreement with the Republic of Yemen to research and temporarily care for four ancient carved stones.


Labour to vote against ‘reckless’ plan to scrap housebuilding pollution rules

Labour to vote against ‘reckless’ plan to scrap housebuilding pollution rules

Labour to vote against ‘reckless’ plan to scrap housebuilding pollution rules

12 September 2023

The Opposition party argued there are better ways to build new homes than ‘green lighting water pollution’.


Respiratory health device named UK winner of James Dyson Award

Respiratory health device named UK winner of James Dyson Award

Respiratory health device named UK winner of James Dyson Award

12 September 2023

Pleural uses automated physiotherapy to help with combating mucus in the lungs.


Bernard Looney spent entire working life with BP before shock resignation

Bernard Looney spent entire working life with BP before shock resignation

Bernard Looney spent entire working life with BP before shock resignation

12 September 2023

Bernard Looney, who has spent his entire career at BP after joining as an engineer in 1991, resigned as chief executive with immediate effect.


MI5 warned Tories that MP candidates could be Chinese spies – report

MI5 warned Tories that MP candidates could be Chinese spies – report

MI5 warned Tories that MP candidates could be Chinese spies – report

12 September 2023

The Conservative Party blocked two MP hopefuls from its candidates list due to the espionage concerns.


Fundraising appeal launched as 5,300 feared dead in flood-hit eastern Libya

Fundraising appeal launched as 5,300 feared dead in flood-hit eastern Libya

Fundraising appeal launched as 5,300 feared dead in flood-hit eastern Libya

12 September 2023

The British Red Cross has launched an appeal and said that three Libyan Red Crescent volunteers lost their lives while trying to save others.


Tony Blair urges Labour not to resort to taxing and spending

Tony Blair urges Labour not to resort to taxing and spending

Tony Blair urges Labour not to resort to taxing and spending

12 September 2023

The former premier said criticism of Sir Keir Starmer’s policy offering as too bland was ‘nonsense’.


New iPhone 15 a crowd pleaser, experts say

New iPhone 15 a crowd pleaser, experts say

New iPhone 15 a crowd pleaser, experts say

12 September 2023

The iPhone 15 range will go on sale in the UK next week.


Michelle Donelan AI speech disrupted by climate protesters

Michelle Donelan AI speech disrupted by climate protesters

Michelle Donelan AI speech disrupted by climate protesters

12 September 2023

The Science Secretary was speaking at a technology conference when activists staged their protest.


Meghan makes impromptu speech after joining Harry at Invictus Games

Meghan makes impromptu speech after joining Harry at Invictus Games

Meghan makes impromptu speech after joining Harry at Invictus Games

12 September 2023

The Duchess of Sussex told the audience she wants to bring her own children to the games one day.


Labour accused of blocking plans to boost housebuilding

Labour accused of blocking plans to boost housebuilding

Labour accused of blocking plans to boost housebuilding

12 September 2023

Minister Michael Gove said the Opposition party is ‘seeking to end the dream of homeownership for thousands of families by playing politics’.


All the key announcements from Apple’s iPhone 15 event

All the key announcements from Apple’s iPhone 15 event

All the key announcements from Apple’s iPhone 15 event

12 September 2023

The tech giant has announced an iPhone range with boosted camera systems as well as made a number of sustainability-driven changes.


Thousands of jobs and millions in funding announced for NI ahead of summit

Thousands of jobs and millions in funding announced for NI ahead of summit

Thousands of jobs and millions in funding announced for NI ahead of summit

12 September 2023

Wednesday’s investment summit will see 200 international delegates visit Belfast.


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