Faisal Islam: The tariff wars have begun

The National Education Union (NEU), led by general secretary Daniel Kebede, has urged its members to prepare for industrial action if the government fails to enhance its pay offer for teachers in England for the coming year. During the union's annual conference, Kebede criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves for a perceived "betrayal" of their supporters. The NEU also indicated it would campaign against Labour MPs if satisfactory pay and funding improvements...

As the Easter bank holiday approaches, many drivers risk incurring fines due to common driving mistakes that violate the Highway Code. Expert driving instructor Sanjib Bhattacharjee highlights issues such as middle-lane hogging, insufficient gaps between vehicles, and improper bus lane usage, all of which can lead to fines and penalties. Additionally, distractions like eating or smoking while driving and failing to yield to pedestrians at junctions are prevalent errors that can result in serious consequences,...

Salmon is commonly promoted as a sustainable and healthy protein source, but most salmon sold in the UK is farmed, with Scottish producers no longer required to disclose this information. Josh Toussaint-Strauss explores the significance of understanding the origins of salmon, highlighting discrepancies between marketing claims and the realities concerning health, environmental impact, and animal welfare. An inquiry has called for increased regulation of salmon farming in Scotland, and producers have been permitted to omit...

SummaryKishwer Falkner, chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), indicated potential legal challenges regarding the efficacy of gender recognition certificates (GRC) following a recent supreme court ruling. While asserting that GRCs are important and not worthless, she emphasized the need to monitor developments, especially with the government's consideration of digital IDs. Falkner affirmed the rights of trans individuals, highlighting that they are protected under gender reassignment and sex discrimination laws, and condemned any...

The UK parcel delivery company Yodel has been acquired by Polish parcel locker firm InPost for £106 million, resulting in the creation of the third largest independent delivery business for online retailers in Britain. This takeover will increase InPost's market share in the UK from 2% to 8%. This acquisition follows InPost's earlier takeover of UK logistics company Menzies Distribution in October of the previous year. Full Article

A United Airlines flight (UA2325) from Denver to Edmonton encountered an emergency after a rabbit was sucked into its number two engine, resulting in a fireball and vibrations felt by passengers. Following a loud bang, crew members requested an inspection for engine fire, and the pilot confirmed the cause as the rabbit strike. The flight, carrying 153 passengers and six crew members, safely returned to Denver around 8:05 PM, with United Airlines addressing the incident...