Burnham's 'Manchesterism' Offers Path To Fix Broken Britain
Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' blends collectivism and entrepreneurialism, offering a critique of Westminster and a path to fix broken Britain.
Category : Devolution
Swinney Announces £11m Glasgow Fire Support Package
First Minister John Swinney announces £11m support package for Glasgow after Union Street fire, including £10m recovery fund and £1m demolition costs.
Graduate Fury: Student Loan Interest Rate Unfair
Students face £50k debt as interest rates on loans are 18 times the Bank of England base rate, sparking fury.
Teen Jailed for Four and a Half Years for Killing Five in Stolen Car Crash
A 15-year-old boy jailed for 4.5 years for killing five people in a stolen car crash in Leeds.
England Grants Mayors Power To Implement Tourist Tax
England grants mayors power to introduce tourist tax on overnight stays, with funds for local projects. London, Manchester and other areas plan to implement levy from 2026.
Could Andy Burnham Be Labour's Lucky General Marching on No10?
As voters go to the polls in the Makerfield by-election, Andy Burnham could return to Parliament. With a potentially improving economy, falling NHS waiting lists, and immigration partly defused, he might inherit a favorable landscape.
Milburn: Exam-Obsessed Schools Leave Pupils Unready for Work
Alan Milburn says exam-obsessed schools leave pupils unready for work, citing teacher survey showing lack of soft skills and work readiness.
UK Teenagers Among Least Satisfied in OECD, Survey Reveals
UK teenagers rank among the least satisfied in the OECD, with low life satisfaction and high bullying rates, despite academic improvements.
Psychologists Divided Over Viral 'FAFO' Parenting Trend
Psychologists weigh in on the viral FAFO parenting trend, which emphasises natural consequences over gentle parenting, with experts divided on its impact on children.
Treasury Takes Over Defaulted Student Loans In Federal Realignment
US Treasury takes over $180bn in defaulted student loans from Education Dept as part of plan to dismantle the agency.
Ex-Neighbours Star's Transformation into Flat-Earth Conspiracist Mocked on This Morning
Flat-Earth conspiracist Mark Sargent clashes with Phillip Schofield on This Morning, claiming ISS footage is CGI; viewers mock him as 'deluded'.
Welsh Conservative Leader Faces Crisis After Shadow Cabinet Sackings
Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies faces crisis after sacking four shadow cabinet members, with board members expressing anger and considering deselection.
Holyrood’s Seagull Spat Exposes Scottish Political Crisis
Jamie Hepburn's resignation over a seagull row highlights a series of scandals at Holyrood, including misconduct by MSPs, raising questions about the parliament's credibility.
101-Year-Old Woman Credits Youthful Life to Love with Younger Husband
101-year-old Edna Twivey credits her youthful life to love with her 90-year-old husband and support from social care staff.
Scottish Greens Pledge 100,000 Green Jobs in Election Manifesto
Scottish Greens manifesto pledges 100,000 green jobs, £7.5bn investment, wealth tax, and independence referendum.
Melania Trump's White House Honey Features in State Dinner for King Charles
Melania Trump's beehive honey featured in dessert at White House state dinner for King Charles and Queen Camilla during their four-day US visit.
Labour MP claims devolution bill is ‘blatant discrimination’ against Cornwall
Labour MP Perran Moon says devolution bill discriminates against Cornwall by ignoring its national minority status and forcing an alliance with Devon.
Statutory Mobile Phone Ban in Schools Set for Legislation
UK government to introduce statutory mobile phone ban in English schools via amendment to children's wellbeing bill.
Iran Deal Fixes Nothing Except Problem Trump's War Caused
Analysis: The US-Iran deal leaves nuclear talks at the same point as before the war, while Iran's military is strengthened and US credibility undermined. Fragile ceasefire faces multiple challenges.
Teacher Banned For Life After Asking Girls On Dates
Primary teacher Carl Dixon banned for life after asking girls on dates, sending secret notes, and touching a pupil's bottom.
Queen Camilla Urges Children to Ditch Phones for Books
Queen Camilla urges children to read books instead of using phones, citing a crisis in reading enjoyment among young people.
Teachers Need Permission To Search Schoolbags Under SNP Rules
New SNP guidance says teachers must ask pupils' permission before searching bags for drugs, sparking criticism from campaigners and opposition.
Sydney School Drops Indigenous House Names After Parent Outcry
Forestville Public School removes indigenous house names after a play on the Stolen Generations sparks controversy among parents.
Sir Chris Hoy Warned of Leg Amputation After Crash
Sir Chris Hoy reveals he was warned of leg amputation after crash, as he supports Lindsey Vonn following her similar injury.
Paediatricians Urge Government to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap
Paediatricians and readers urge scrapping two-child benefit cap, citing child poverty harms and government delay.
Former Police Superintendent Charged in £720,000 Investment Scam
Former West Midlands Police superintendent Syed Hussain charged in £720,000 investment scam; Farah Ullah also charged.
MSPs Sworn In at Holyrood After SNP Landslide
MSPs sworn in at Holyrood after SNP landslide, with diverse languages and symbolic roses marking the first single-party controlled Scottish parliament.
Girlguiding UK Swaps Hostess Badge for Celebrations
Girlguiding UK replaces Hostess badge with Think Resilient award, focusing on mental health and modern values.
STV Journalists to Strike on Scottish Election Count Day
STV journalists strike on Scottish election count day over pay freeze and cost-cutting, impacting coverage.
Lost Copy of 7th Century Poem Caedmon's Hymn Found in Rome
Scholars from Trinity College Dublin discover a lost copy of Caedmon's Hymn, the earliest surviving Old English poem, at a library in Rome.
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