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French Writer Denied Entry to UK
Renaud Camus, 78, was told in an email from the British Home Office that his electronic travel authorization had been canceled.
Special Educational Needs System ‘On Its Knees,’ Says Teachers’ Union
Nine in 10 teachers said the number of children they teach with special needs or disabilities has increased in the last five years.
Government Expands GP Services to Keep 2 Million People Off NHS Waiting List
The scheme sees GPs working closely with hospital specialists to get advice quickly and speed up getting patients through the health care system.
Concerns Over Netflix Drama ‘Adolescence’ Being Shown in Schools
Professionals sign letter protesting plans, backed by the prime minister, to show knife murder series to pupils, with concerns raised over content and message.
Men Who Identify as Transgender Are Not Women, UK Supreme Court Rules
Women’s rights campaigners hailed victory for ’reality over paperwork' as For Women Scotland won a battle with government over the legal definition of a woman.
NHS Outpatient Care No Longer Fit for Purpose, Says Royal College of Physicians
The report said outpatients are subjected long waits to receive a diagnosis or treatment, poor communication, and difficulty in trying to navigate services.
Disposable E-cigarette Ban ‘Unlikely’ to Tackle Vaping Rates, Researchers Warn
The government announced plans to ban disposable vapes last January, with the measure coming into force on June 1.
Tommy Robinson Loses Appeal Against Sentence for Contempt of Court
The 42-year-old was jailed in October last year after admitting 10 breaches of an injunction barring him from repeating libellous allegations.
Bin Strikes Could Spread Beyond Birmingham, Union Warns
Rubbish has been piling up on the city’s streets.
Government Secures Raw Materials for Scunthorpe to Keep Blast Furnaces Burning
The Department for Business and Trade said it was working “at pace” to ensure that there is a steady pipeline of materials to keep the furnaces burning.
Experts Warn That UK Cancer Care System Is at ‘Critical Breaking Point’
In a comment article published in The Lancet Oncology, the researchers have called for radical action to head off deepening financial pressures.
Andrew Bridgen’s Libel Case Against Matt Hancock Can Proceed to Trial, Judge Rules
Judgment finds in favour of vaccine critic Bridgen that Hancock’s post accusing him of ‘anti-Semitic’ actions could cause serious reputational damage.
Teachers Report Increase in Unfilled Posts and Worsening Stress, Poll Finds
Staffing has also been impacted by higher levels of sickness, with 71 percent of teachers saying that absence from illness at their schools had increased.
Government ‘Confident’ It Has Supplies to Keep British Steel Blast Furnaces Lit
Union officials also said they are “hopeful” that the coal and iron ore required at the North Lincolnshire works will arrive within the next 48 hours.
Record Number of Illegal Immigrants Cross Channel in First 4 Months of the Year
656 people landed on Saturday, the highest number in a single day so far in 2025, beating the second highest number of arrivals from March 2, when 592 arrived.
Former Tory MP Among 15 Facing Charges Related to Gambling on Election Date
Former Montgomeryshire MP Craig Williams admitted at the time to having a “flutter” on the general election date just days before it was announced.
British Government’s Encryption Row With Apple ‘Really Strange,’ Expert Says
Robin Wilton said the government’s approach ‘did not make a huge amount of sense.’
Parliament to Vote on Nationalising British Steel in Rare Recall Sitting
The rare Saturday sitting—the first in over 40 years—will see MPs debate the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant.
