The Harry Potter author challenged Scotland’s new hate crime law by describing several transgender women as men.
Month: April 2024
I’ll be back on air soon, says stabbed TV host
A friend of Pouria Zeraati tells the BBC the journalist appeared to have been targeted for attack.
More than 3,000 hate crime complaints made to Police Scotland
The new law creates a crime of “stirring up hatred” over several protected characteristics.
Royal Mail wants to cut days for second-class post
Royal Mail has set out proposals aimed at cutting costs due to the volume of letters declining.
Teachers could strike in September, union says
National Education Union members are expected to vote on whether to hold a formal strike ballot.
Man embarks on B-road coast-to coast challenge
Matthew Hollis is driving from Suffolk to County Kerry using only a compass to raise charity funds.
Jailed bankers’ appeal must go to top court, say politicians
Senior politicians are calling for Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo to have their cases heard at the UK’s final court of appeal.
Katie Price low-calorie diet advert banned
The social media post irresponsibly promoted a diet that fell below 800 calories a day, a watchdog says.
Would you pay £150 for tea and a tour at Balmoral?
New private tours inside the Royal castle in Aberdeenshire cost £100 or £150 with afternoon tea.
Labour commits to Tory childcare expansion plan
From this week, working parents with two-year-olds will be eligible for 15 hours of free childcare.
