Social mobility focus diminishes job value in UK schools
Academic Mary Evans challenges the UK's social mobility obsession, arguing we should value all occupations equally rather than creating escape routes. Read her compelling argument.
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Royal Mail delivery performance weakens before overhaul
Royal Mail reveals less than 75% of first class post delivered on time as it prepares major service changes and hires 20,000 festive staff. Discover the full story.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
Britain's professional middle class is being hollowed out
A seismic shift in Britain's class structure is underway as secure professional roles disappear, creating a new economic divide that threatens social mobility and stability.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos
Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.
Britain's Forgotten Working-Class Men
An alarming new analysis reveals how working-class men have become the forgotten demographic in British politics, facing systemic disadvantages that demand urgent policy attention.
Wizz Air Launches Premium Cabin on European Routes
Hungarian airline Wizz Air shakes up European travel with new premium seating offering extra legroom, priority services and enhanced comfort at competitive prices.
Prison System Crisis: Inmate Accidentally Released
An extraordinary administrative error that freed a prisoner reveals deep systemic failures within Britain's overcrowded and under-resourced prison system, raising urgent questions about public safety and rehabilitation.
Private prosecutions surge as police fail to investigate
Exclusive investigation reveals how victims of crime are turning to private prosecutions as police fail to investigate serious offences across England and Wales.
EU Border Chaos: Brits Face 2-Hour Airport Queues
British holidaymakers are experiencing massive delays at European airports as the EU's new Entry/Exit System creates chaos at border controls, with waits exceeding two hours during peak times.
Royal Mail Faces Ofcom Probe Over Delivery Target Failures
Ofcom launches formal investigation into Royal Mail after it missed first and second class delivery targets, raising concerns about postal service reliability across the UK.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
Expert Guide to Securing Flight Upgrades
Discover the proven strategies that savvy travellers use to secure premium cabin upgrades without breaking the bank. From perfect timing to polished presentation, learn how to dramatically improve your chances of flying in luxury.
New EU Border Checks Threaten 14-Hour Delays for UK Travellers
British tourists face potential holiday chaos as new EU Entry/Exit System brings automated border checks and possible 14-hour delays at major ports from October 2024.
EU's EES Border System Delayed, Threatening Travel Chaos
The EU's Entry/Exit System faces major delays, pushing implementation to late 2025 and threatening hours-long queues at borders for British travellers. Discover what this means for your European trips.
Flight Downgrade Rights: Your Compensation Guide
Discover what really happens when airlines downgrade passengers from premium cabins to economy - and the compensation you're legally entitled to claim.
EU's New Border System: Spain Travel Warning
Exclusive: British holidaymakers face major disruption as EU's new Entry/Exit System launches with significant delays expected. Discover what this means for your next Spanish getaway.
British teen jailed in Dubai after fatal car crash
A 17-year-old British student faces prison in Dubai after a car crash killed a man, while his family fights for his freedom claiming he's being unfairly punished for a tragic accident.
Avoid These 7 EU Destinations When Fingerprint Checks Start
A well-travelled woman who's visited 50 countries reveals which European hotspots you should dodge when the EU's Entry/Exit System launches this autumn to escape lengthy queues.
Madeley clashes with Beckham over Netflix doc on GMB
Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley challenges Victoria Beckham's portrayal in her new Netflix documentary, questioning its authenticity and her claims of a 'working-class' background in a must-see TV interview.
County Championship Restructure Vote Delayed in Cricket Shakeup
English cricket's proposed County Championship restructure faces uncertainty as a crucial vote is postponed, sparking debate among first-class counties over the game's future direction.
Flight Attendant's Secret For A Free Airline Upgrade
A seasoned cabin crew member reveals the surprising etiquette and one simple phrase that could land you a complimentary upgrade to business or first class, without breaking the bank.
Moon Drifting Away From Earth Each Year
Groundbreaking research reveals the Moon is gradually spiralling away from Earth at 3.8cm per year, a phenomenon that will fundamentally alter our planet's environment and the length of our day over millions of years.
Perth Family Priced Out in Rental Market Crisis
A working family from Perth faces an agonising search for a new home after their landlord put their rental property on the market, exposing Scotland's deepening housing affordability crisis.
Stephen Graham's Emotional Emmys Plea For Kirkby
British acting powerhouse Stephen Graham makes an emotional appeal for his acclaimed short film 'Boiling Point' to be recognised at the International Emmys, dedicating it to his hometown of Kirkby and the importance of working-class representation.
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