Half of England’s state secondaries forced to cut staff in budget squeeze, poll finds

Coroner's Call for Action on Motorist Vision StandardsAn inquest into the deaths of four individuals killed by drivers with impaired vision in northern England revealed that the enforcement of visual legal standards for motorists is deemed "ineffective and unsafe." Dr. James Adeley, the HM senior coroner for Lancashire, has formally addressed the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, urging immediate measures to prevent similar fatalities in the future. This report highlights the critical need for improved regulations...

SummaryParia Veisi was reported missing after leaving her workplace in the Canton area of Cardiff around 3pm on Saturday, 12 April. Following her disappearance, police have initiated a murder investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding her case. The investigation began nearly a week after she was last seen, raising concerns for her safety and prompting community engagement in the search efforts. Full Article

Shocking images have surfaced from a filthy flat in Faversham, Kent, where a former tenant was arrested for child neglect and animal cruelty. Neighbours reported unbearable odors, leading police to investigate in January, only to find the property abandoned for nearly four months, filled with human faeces, rotting food, and cluttered with broken toys. Despite multiple complaints to the housing association, residents are frustrated by the lack of action to clean the property, expressing concern...

The equality watchdog has prompted NHS managers to revise guidelines for single-sex spaces in hospitals and GP surgeries following a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman. In response to the pressure, the British Transport Police became the first to update their policies. The NHS faces scrutiny and potential enforcement action if they do not comply with the new clarity provided by the equality authorities, leading to a significant overhaul of existing...

The Liberal Democrats have criticized the government for a lack of action regarding cross-party discussions on adult social care, stating that no all-party meetings have occurred since the announcement of a national care service four months ago. This inaction has led to accusations of “delay and drift” amid growing concerns over the UK’s social care crisis. The failure to initiate these crucial talks raises questions about the government's commitment to implementing the proposed large-scale changes...

Rupert Lowe, the former Reform MP who is now an independent, is suing Nigel Farage and two senior party figures, Lee Anderson and Zia Yusuf, for defamation following accusations of bullying and verbal threats against staff. Lowe claims that their comments have “caused serious harm to my reputation.” This legal action comes after he lost the party whip in March amid the controversy. Full Article