Minister Hits Back At Donald Trump's Claim Starmer Is 'Very Happy' With Tariffs

Jack Cadwallader was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend's cousin, Paige Poulton, after a quarrelsome day in Harrietsham, Kent. Poulton, then 19, had grown irritated with Cadwallader and texted her mum about it before fatally stabbing him in the chest. Poulton denies murder and possessing a bladed article but is expected to argue self-defense, with the trial revealing details of the violent encounter at a friend’s flat. Full Article

The Resolution Foundation thinktank reports that gas boiler fittings significantly outnumbered heat pump installations last year, with only one in eight new homes opting for the low-carbon alternative. Poorer households are facing barriers to adopting heat pumps due to inadequate grants, prompting calls for increased funding to speed up the rollout and meet government clean energy targets. Full Article

The Head of National Education Union is advocating for a statutory ban on phones in schools and a social media ban for under-16s, citing the detrimental effects on young people. A national survey revealed that almost all schools in England have already implemented bans on mobile phone use by pupils, with 99.8% of primary schools and 90% of secondary schools enforcing some form of restriction. The move comes in response to concerns about the negative...

The Prince of Wales, accompanied by his son Prince George and friend Thomas van Straubenzee, attended Aston Villa's Champions League match against Paris St-Germain in Paris, where Villa lost 3-1. Despite wearing his "lucky clothes," Prince William predicted a 2-1 victory but admitted feeling nervous. Prince William brought George to experience a rare European competition night, expressing the importance of creating lasting memories for his son as a diehard Villa fan. Full Article

The Institute for Government is urging ministers to abandon reactive decisions and introduce an annual migration plan to address decades of inconsistent work visa policies. The think tank criticizes past governments for formulating kneejerk policies in response to media scrutiny of net migration figures, leading to incoherent and unpredictable outcomes. The IfG's white paper calls for a more strategic approach to immigration planning to create stability and clarity in the UK's visa system. Full Article

Half of secondary schools in England are cutting staff due to financial pressures, leading to reductions in subject choices at GCSE, extracurricular activities, school trips, and IT investment. This has pushed many schools "towards breaking point," according to polling. The impact of these cuts on the quality of education and overall student experience is a growing concern within the education sector. Full Article