Court sentences man to jail for hiding ₦653m received from Saudi Arabia
Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a man, Salisu Ahmad, to prison for failing…
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UK offers asylum to 24,000 Afghans over data breach
The UK Government has secretly offered asylum to nearly 24,000 Afghan soldiers and their families following what is now revealed…
Labour drops plan to ban sex education for children under nine
Labour has announced a major shift in England’s sex education policy, scrapping previous Conservative plans to ban children under the…
Starmer criticised for downplaying the struggles of troubles veterans
Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting criticism over Labour’s plans to scrap the Northern Ireland Legacy Act, with military veterans…
UK’s Streeting, BMA to meet as resident doctors’ strike looms
Health Secretary Wes StreetingHealth Secretary Wes Streeting is expected to meet with representatives of the British Medical Association (BMA) in…
Britain’s oldest WWII veteran, Donald Rose, dies at 110
Donald Rose, believed to be Britain’s oldest Second World War veteran and possibly the country’s oldest man, has died at…
Black boys in London are more likely to die young than white boys, says Metro Chief
The head of the Metropolitan Police has described as “shameful” the stark racial disparity in life outcomes for boys growing…
Five-year-old reacts to cow milk in school, dies
A five-year-old boy with a severe milk allergy died after suffering a fatal anaphylactic (cow milk) reaction at school. Benedict…
UK schools banning outdoor play for children during heatwaves face backlash
Schools across the UK are increasingly keeping children indoors during heatwaves. Under this policy, pupils remain inside when playgrounds are…
Labour slammed for u-turn as consultants’ bill soars to £1.3bn
Sir Keir Starmer’s government has come under fire for increasing spending on consultants during its first year in power despite…