Parents in England are now facing higher fines if their children are taken out of school without permission, as new guidance comes into effect. The Department of Education (DfE) announced in February its plans to implement fines for unauthorised absences, specifically targeting parents whose children miss five days of school. School absence fines have been
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An emergency plan set in motion to avoid overcrowding in prisons, known as Operation Early Dawn, is anticipated to be enacted today. The operation entails the detention of defendants awaiting a court appearance in prison cells for extended periods if there is a lack of space in jails in the event they are remanded in
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about a new, deadlier variant of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, that has been making its way across the globe. This newly discovered clade 1b strain has caused quite a stir after being confirmed in countries like Sweden and Pakistan. With its origins in the Democratic Republic
Two men have received the longest jail terms so far over the recent violent disorder in England and Northern Ireland. David Wilkinson, 48, was sentenced to six years behind bars after having a “prominent role” in riots that gripped Hull on 3 August. He forced three terrified Romanian men from their car. Wilkinson was part
The release of the A-level results for 2025 has brought to light some interesting trends in student performance and subject popularity. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic in recent years, this year’s results show a marginal increase in the number of top grades achieved by students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The percentage
Social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague has recently announced her split from boxer Tommy Fury after being engaged for just over a year. The couple, who met on the reality show Love Island, welcomed their daughter Bambi in January, marking an important milestone in their relationship. However, less than a year after their engagement, the couple
In a heart-wrenching tale of loss and frustration, a young man named Michael Callaghan shares his story of the horrific night that changed his life forever. His best friend, Jacob Billington, was killed by a paranoid schizophrenic during a night out in Birmingham in 2020. Not only did Michael suffer permanent disability as a result
As the UK braces itself for what could be the hottest day of the year, temperatures are expected to soar to a scorching 35C in some parts of the country. The warm European air that settled in on Sunday is causing temperatures to climb across much of the UK, with highs of 34C to 35C
In a digital age where misinformation and extremist content are rampant online, it has become increasingly important to equip children with the skills to differentiate between fact and fiction. The proposed changes to the school curriculum, as announced by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, aim to embed critical thinking across various subjects to help children detect
In a heart-stopping turn of events at the Paris Games, Team GB’s boxing doctor Harj Singh and physio Robbie Lillis were hailed as heroes for their quick actions in saving the life of the head coach of the Uzbekistan boxing team, Tulkin Kilichev. The incident occurred in the warm-up area of the Roland Garros after