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This Easter weekend, pollen levels are expected to rise significantly, with the Met Office warning of 'very high' counts in parts of England and Scotland, particularly in the East and West Midlands, London, and South East. Those prone to hay fever should prepare for heightened symptoms, especially as tree pollen season begins, affecting 10% to 30% of adults and 40% of children. Fortunately, Scotland will experience 'low' pollen levels, providing some relief by Sunday when...

The supreme court's ruling on the legal definition of a woman has sparked contrasting reactions, with gender-critical campaigners expressing feelings of "vindication and relief," viewing it as a significant "huge reset." Conversely, transgender rights advocates perceive the decision as a "damaging attack on their rights," indicating the emergence of "real issues" in their pursuit of legal recognition. This divide highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding gender identity and legal definitions in contemporary society. Full Article

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...