Michael Gove to step down as MP at general election

Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked for alleged "antisemitic" and "racist" comments made in a WhatsApp group, including remarks about a pensioner constituent and Labour MP Dianne Abbot, as well as sexist comments about deputy prime minister Angela Rayner. The prime minister is committed to upholding high standards of conduct in public office and has taken action against Mr Gwynne, who has also been suspended from the Labour Party pending investigation into the comments...

Polling expert professor Sir John Curtice has confirmed the legitimacy and potential sustainability of Reform's surge in popularity, attributing it to Labour's significant decline in support. Questions are arising within the Conservative party regarding Kemi Badenoch's leadership and Rachel Reeves' handling of economic issues. Nigel Farage's Reform UK has been leading in recent polls, with Techne UK's tracker showing a tie between Labour and Reform at 25 percent, while FindOutNow placed Reform at 29 percent,...

Labour MP Blair McDougall has issued a warning to Sir Keir Starmer as they lead protests against the UK government approving a new Chinese embassy in London, citing concerns over human rights abuses in China and breaches of agreements. McDougall, along with other MPs, will protest the proposed building, questioning the government's relationship with China amidst growing tensions with the US. The previous Tory government had blocked the embassy on security grounds, but following a...

In Overpelt, shops collaborated with WICO Campus students and the local advisory board to assess accessibility for those with mobility issues, with early findings showing simple fixes can improve access. Compliant businesses will be featured on the “On Wheels” app, and the local government plans to expand the study to other village centres in Pelt to make shopping and dining easier for everyone. Full Article

In Ukraine, children in Balakliya attend school underground due to the threat of Russian missiles, with disruptions impacting 3.7 million students academically and socially. Over 137 underground schools have been built in the country, with some students opting for online classes even after displacement. The government aims to bring 300,000 children back to in-person schooling by 2025, while those under Russian occupation face risks in joining Ukrainian online schools. Full Article

A "toxic stench" from a landfill in Fleetwood, blamed on Storm Eowyn, caused nose bleeds and health issues for locals. Transwaste stated that the smell would dissipate once repairs were completed, but MP Lorraine Beavers revealed that residents had been suffering from the foul odor for a year. The landfill had been emitting a "rotten egg smell" since February 2024, initially caused by new equipment installation, with gas capture infrastructure and new capping later implemented...