Tuesday 11 February 2025 11:33, UK The Metropolitan Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance, the High Court has ruled. It comes after the court ruled against the force in what has been described as a “test case” that could have implications for the sacking of police officers accused of misconduct. Sergeant Lino…
An employment tribunal is ongoing after a nurse lodged a complaint over being suspended after objecting to sharing a changing room with a transgender colleague. Tuesday 11 February 2025 10:52, UK A transgender doctor at the centre of an employment tribunal has disagreed that their presence in a female changing room was an “invasion of…
The Education Policy Institute (EPI) has found gaps in teacher training means many children who should be identified as having special educational needs and disabilities are being missed. By Anjum Peerbacos, education reporter Tuesday 11 February 2025 05:47, UK Teachers should receive compulsory training on child development and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to…
Sir Keir Starmer has invoked her and she was Kemi Badenoch’s political heroine – but both party leaders can only dream of the Iron Lady’s election-winning record. Chief political correspondent @joncraig [http://twitter.com/@joncraig] Tuesday 11 February 2025 03:21, UK Even after half a century, she’s still adored and revered by Tories, grudgingly respected by present and…
The wild boar have been seen in the same area where four lynx were spotted – and recaptured – after being dumped last month. Monday 10 February 2025 22:13, UK An estimated 20 feral pigs have been spotted in the Scottish Highlands following a suspected illegal release. The animals have been seen in woodlands near…
Low rates of gas storage in Britain and across Europe, combined with cold weather, have increased demand for gas to heat homes. Business and economics reporter @taaffems [http://twitter.com/@taaffems] Monday 10 February 2025 21:25, UK British wholesale gas prices have reached a more than two-year high, risking yet more expensive energy bills. Low rates of gas…
All possible explanations are being investigated, police say, after the bodies of the couple in their 60s are discovered by a friend in an idyllic village in southern France. Home affairs reporter and feature writer @Henry_Vaughan [http://twitter.com/@Henry_Vaughan] Monday 10 February 2025 16:51, UK Neighbours have been left in “shock” and fear after the sudden deaths…
The ukgov account currently has more than 350 followers. Its most viewed video – which lists government pledges such as reducing NHS waiting times and building more homes – has been viewed just over 12,000 times. Monday 10 February 2025 16:03, UK TikTok remains banned on all UK government phones – despite ministers launching an…
Sergeant Tyler Coppin, of Essex Police, pleaded guilty to the public order offence and was handed a three-year football banning order in December. Sunday 9 February 2025 23:12, UK A police officer who took part in tragedy chanting against Liverpool fans has been sacked. Sergeant Tyler Coppin, of Essex [https://news.sky.com/topic/essex-5884] Police, pleaded guilty to the…
A man, understood by West Yorkshire Police to be the driver involved in the collision, was arrested at the scene. Sunday 9 February 2025 21:25, UK Two children have been taken to hospital – one with life-threatening injuries – after a collision in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police said they received a report of a serious…
