Jonathan Gullis also urges ‘sacking’ of teachers who criticise Conservative party in classroomA Conservative MP has said anyone using the term “white privilege” should be reported to the government’s counter-terror programme, and that teachers who crit…
Boris Johnson’s prize porkies – cartoon
The sad tale of the three little pigs, as told by the prime minister• You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading…
More than 2 million people in England have had Covid booster jab
Priorities for third dose of vaccine are those over 50, health and social care workers and anyone with a weakened immune systemCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than two million people have been given the coronavirus boos…
Daniel Craig gives £10,000 to fathers walking for suicide prevention charity
Men say ‘just brilliant’ that the actor helped publicise charity walk in memory of their daughtersDaniel Craig has donated £10,000 to a fundraising challenge by three fathers who lost their daughters to suicide.Andy Airey, Mike Palmer and Tim Owen are …
Not enough black headteachers in England, says Nadhim Zahawi
Education secretary says schools must be inclusive and representative and should reflect their communitiesThere are not enough black headteachers working in schools in England, and more are needed to improve inclusivity and representation, the new educ…
Statue of pioneering MP Barbara Castle joins recent memorials to prominent British women
Depiction of veteran Labour MP latest in series of sculptures of significant women, including Diana Princess of WalesBarbara Castle, the pioneering British female politician and prominent national figure from the 1950s to the 70s, has been commemorated…
Isolate if you have Covid symptoms but negative PCR, says local health official
Advice follows discovery of anomalies in which people had positive lateral flow tests but negative lab resultsPeople should self-isolate if they have Covid-19 symptoms even if they have a negative PCR test result, according to a regional public health …
Three men injured in ‘reckless’ shooting in east London barber
Police appeal for witnesses after shots fired into shop in crowded part of Newham on FridayPolice are appealing for witnesses after three men were shot in a barber’s shop in east London.The Metropolitan police said officers were called to reports of a …
Jailed Saudi aid worker’s sister hits out at Newcastle takeover
Sentence of 20 years for alleged critic of regime was upheld a day after controversial football deal was sealedThe sister of a Saudi aid worker jailed for tweeting criticism of the regime has spoken of her shock and anger after the Saudi-led takeover o…
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing in Oxford
Thames Valley police hold 20-year-old in custody after man died following incident in Barton areaPolice have arrested a 20-year-old man after a fatal stabbing in Oxford.Emergency services were called to the scene in Bayswater Road, Barton, shortly befo…