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Public sector workers could see 3.5% pay rise after departmental submissions

Public sector workers could see 3.5% pay rise after departmental submissions

Public sector workers could see 3.5% pay rise after departmental submissions

21 February 2023

A host of Whitehall departments declared they could afford a pay bump for workers in 2023/24.


Cambridge University students vote for completely vegan menus

Cambridge University students vote for completely vegan menus

Cambridge University students vote for completely vegan menus

21 February 2023

The decision came after lobbying from Cambridge’s Plant Based Universities campaign.


People may be more fearful to report loved ones missing after Nicola Bulley case

People may be more fearful to report loved ones missing after Nicola Bulley case

People may be more fearful to report loved ones missing after Nicola Bulley case

21 February 2023

‘What we’ve seen over the last few days is not okay, it’s not what we would ordinarily see in a missing persons investigation.’


Education Secretary invites teaching unions to talks about pay amid strikes

Education Secretary invites teaching unions to talks about pay amid strikes

Education Secretary invites teaching unions to talks about pay amid strikes

21 February 2023

The Department for Education said it hopes to find a ‘fair and reasonable settlement’ in a bid to resolve a pay dispute.


Short film to be shown in schools to educate pupils on plight of child refugees

Short film to be shown in schools to educate pupils on plight of child refugees

Short film to be shown in schools to educate pupils on plight of child refugees

21 February 2023

Director Peter Peake said those behind the film hope it will encourage empathy in young people towards refugees.


Record-breaker ‘Polar Preet’ Chandi honoured at Windsor Castle

Record-breaker ‘Polar Preet’ Chandi honoured at Windsor Castle

Record-breaker ‘Polar Preet’ Chandi honoured at Windsor Castle

21 February 2023

‘I kept wanting to show people that wherever we start from, whatever we look like, we can go and achieve anything,’ she said.


Lady Leshurr and Reece Parkinson replaced in BBC Radio 1Xtra shake-up

Lady Leshurr and Reece Parkinson replaced in BBC Radio 1Xtra shake-up

Lady Leshurr and Reece Parkinson replaced in BBC Radio 1Xtra shake-up

21 February 2023

Joelah Noble will take over from Lady Leshurr and presenter and DJ Remi Burgz replaces Parkinson.


UK will respond to competition concerns over US climate plan – Hunt

UK will respond to competition concerns over US climate plan – Hunt

UK will respond to competition concerns over US climate plan – Hunt

21 February 2023

Some businesses in the UK and Europe have expressed concern over unfair competition from the the Inflation Reduction Act (Ira).


Nurses pause strike action as union begins ‘intensive talks’ with Government

Nurses pause strike action as union begins ‘intensive talks’ with Government

Nurses pause strike action as union begins ‘intensive talks’ with Government

21 February 2023

The first meeting will take place on Wednesday.


Ministers challenge tribunal ruling over ex Irish soldier who joined IS

Ministers challenge tribunal ruling over ex Irish soldier who joined IS

Ministers challenge tribunal ruling over ex Irish soldier who joined IS

21 February 2023

Lisa Smith was made subject of a Home Office-issued exclusion order.


MPs support move to provide £900 cost of living help for ‘needy’

MPs support move to provide £900 cost of living help for ‘needy’

MPs support move to provide £900 cost of living help for ‘needy’

21 February 2023

MPs approved Bill which will provide payments in instalments to eight million households.


Important EU environment laws will not expire, says farming minister

Important EU environment laws will not expire, says farming minister

Important EU environment laws will not expire, says farming minister

21 February 2023

Mark Spencer said important EU laws will be checked and saved before they expire, but critics have said the process is being rushed.


Man who said he identified as female jailed for sexual assault in station toilet

Man who said he identified as female jailed for sexual assault in station toilet

Man who said he identified as female jailed for sexual assault in station toilet

21 February 2023

During a police interview, Ian Bullock claimed that the reason he was in the toilets was that he now identified as a woman.


Chancellor resists calls for public sector pay boost despite budget surplus

Chancellor resists calls for public sector pay boost despite budget surplus

Chancellor resists calls for public sector pay boost despite budget surplus

21 February 2023

The Chancellor played down the significance of the surplus to national finances.


New First Minister will need to ‘eat humble pie’ over gender reforms – SNP MP

New First Minister will need to ‘eat humble pie’ over gender reforms – SNP MP

New First Minister will need to ‘eat humble pie’ over gender reforms – SNP MP

21 February 2023

Joanna Cherry was speaking at an online event organised by think tank Reform Scotland.


Ireland’s offer to train Ukrainian soldiers is ‘modest’ and necessary – Martin

Ireland’s offer to train Ukrainian soldiers is ‘modest’ and necessary – Martin

Ireland’s offer to train Ukrainian soldiers is ‘modest’ and necessary – Martin

21 February 2023

The Irish government agreed for up to 30 Defence Forces personnel to provide training to Ukrainian armed forces.


Scrapping VAT from sun protection products ‘can save lives’, SNP MP says

Scrapping VAT from sun protection products ‘can save lives’, SNP MP says

Scrapping VAT from sun protection products ‘can save lives’, SNP MP says

21 February 2023

MP for East Dunbartonshire said it ‘should be uncontroversial to state that these products must be made as accessible and as affordable as possible’.


Search of BBC offices in India ‘deliberate act of intimidation’, Commons hears

Search of BBC offices in India ‘deliberate act of intimidation’, Commons hears

Search of BBC offices in India ‘deliberate act of intimidation’, Commons hears

21 February 2023

Tax authorities in India spent three days searching the BBC’s New Delhi and Mumbai offices last week.


Scottish councils to receive extra £100m boost, reveals John Swinney

Scottish councils to receive extra £100m boost, reveals John Swinney

Scottish councils to receive extra £100m boost, reveals John Swinney

21 February 2023

The Deputy First Minister revealed the additional money had come from the UK Government because of a forecasting error.


Doctors urge Health Secretary to meet over strikes

Doctors urge Health Secretary to meet over strikes

Doctors urge Health Secretary to meet over strikes

21 February 2023

The BMA said at present it understands that only civil servants are due to meet union representatives.


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