Childcare centres to close early for safety training
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
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New national safety standards for taxi drivers
New national licensing reforms will introduce rigorous vetting for all taxi drivers in England to improve passenger safety and tackle out-of-area working issues.
Premier League clubs vote on salary cap today
All 20 Premier League clubs vote on financial reforms including a controversial salary cap that could reshape English football's competitive landscape. Follow the latest developments.
Army Mother Reveals Teen Soldier's Sex Assault Ordeal
A serving soldier's mother reveals shocking details of her teenage daughter's sexual assault by a senior officer, exposing systemic failures in Army safeguarding and sparking demands for urgent reform.
Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members
In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.
NHS Trust Faces Major Inquiry After Patient Death
An independent investigation has been launched into a London NHS trust following the tragic death of a mental health patient, revealing potential systemic failures in care protocols and safety measures.
GCSE and A-Level English reforms target literacy gap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
Girl, 13, dies from meningitis after hospital sent her home
Exclusive: The heartbreaking story of a 13-year-old girl who died from meningitis hours after being sent home from hospital, prompting urgent NHS safety reforms and raising serious questions about emergency care protocols.
UK bans transgender women from female prisons
New government guidelines prevent transgender women from being housed in female prisons regardless of gender recognition status, prioritising inmate safety after concerning incidents.
Kyle's Workers' Rights Reforms Transform UK Employment
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
Kluivert's Indonesian Football Revolution After Tragedy
Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert is spearheading Indonesia's football transformation, implementing crucial safety reforms and youth development programmes three years after the Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster that claimed 135 lives.
Jess's Rule Adopted to Help GPs Spot Serious Illnesses
A powerful new protocol, inspired by the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl, is being rolled out to every GP practice in England to help doctors avoid diagnostic errors and spot serious conditions like sepsis and cancer earlier.
NHS brings in 'Jess's Rule' after child's tragic death
The NHS introduces 'Jess's Rule', a major patient safety initiative ensuring direct consultant access for parents, following the preventable death of three-year-old Jessica Crich.
SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
France Burns: Macron's Reforms Spark Nationwide Fury
France descends into chaos as President Macron's controversial reforms trigger violent nationwide protests. Cities burn, infrastructure is crippled, and the nation faces a severe political crisis. In-depth analysis of the unrest and its implications.
Sturgeon's 'staggering lack of self-awareness' on gender reforms
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon faces a fresh wave of criticism for her defence of the SNP's controversial gender recognition reforms, with opponents labelling her comments as demonstrating a 'staggering lack of self-awareness' following the party's
Labour's Louise Haigh challenges Starmer's leadership approach
Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh delivers a stunning rebuke to Keir Starmer's leadership, demanding radical reform and a return to party democracy in explosive internal clash.
Farage and Dorries Attack Labour's Reform Agenda
Brexit architect Nigel Farage and former Tory minister Nadine Dorries unite in fierce criticism of Labour's proposed reforms, warning of potential damage to UK democracy.
Trump-Style Politics Threatens UK Democracy: Guardian Warning
Exclusive analysis reveals how the upcoming party conference season could import disruptive Trumpian tactics into UK politics, posing a grave threat to democratic norms and civil discourse.
Scathing Report Condemns UK Benefit System for Fuelling Poverty
An official commission delivers a damning verdict on the UK's welfare system, revealing how complex bureaucracy and harsh policies are pushing vulnerable citizens into destitution.
Reeves Sets 6 March Budget Date, Tax Reforms Expected
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a pivotal Budget for 6 March, signalling potential capital gains tax reforms and confirming a new gambling levy to fund addiction services.
UK Police Chiefs Demand Reforms Amid Soaring Officer Assaults
National police leaders across England, Wales, and Scotland call for immediate legal changes and better support systems as assaults on officers surge, highlighting a growing crisis in law enforcement safety.
Labour's National Insurance raid to fund free childcare plan
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's radical plan to overhaul National Insurance, funding universal free childcare while sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and economic impact.
Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR
Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.
Reeves Forges New Pact with UK Banks to Boost Economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hosts landmark meeting with UK banking chiefs, unveiling a new 'shared commitment' to boost competitiveness and economic growth. Exclusive details on the new Mansion House reforms.
Labour's property tax bombshell: Rayner hints at major reforms
Exclusive: Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner signals major tax reforms targeting property investors and second homeowners, with a potential raid on capital gains and stamp duty. The plans could reshape the UK housing market.
Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws
Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.
French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote in close call
Centrist Prime Minister François Bayrou narrowly survives a parliamentary confidence vote, securing 273 votes in favour amidst political turmoil over France's controversial education reforms.
Treasurer defends retiree tax breaks amid fairness push
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends generous superannuation tax concessions for retirees while promising intergenerational fairness reforms. Exclusive analysis reveals stark disparities in retirement benefits across age groups.
Childcare Reforms Threatened by Digital Exclusion Crisis
Major concerns emerge as the UK government's flagship childcare expansion, offering 15 free hours, is jeopardised by a complex and inaccessible digital application system, risking the exclusion of thousands of low-income and non-tech-savvy families.
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