The Tory leader accuses PM of “vandalism” but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children.
Month: January 2025
Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax revenue – hit its highest December level for four years.
Citibank boss murder suspect may have fled abroad, police say
Police believe Marianne Kilonzi, who was found dead in her Woolwich flat, knew the suspect.
EU ‘could consider’ UK joining pan-Europe customs area
The UK re-joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
HMRC denies ‘deliberately poor’ phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC’s helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.
Police ‘dealing with serious incident’ in Plymouth
Members of the public are being urged to “stay away” as police respond to a an incident in West Hoe.
PCs cleared of ignoring man’s ‘I can’t breathe’
Kevin Clarke’s family say they are “deeply disappointed” by the misconduct panel’s decision.
Boy, 12, killed in stabbing was ‘adored’
A head teacher says Leo Ross was “a lovely and bright member of the school community”.
Man and girl found dead were father and daughter
The bodies of 36-year-old Mark Gordon and six-year-old Hope were discovered by police on Monday.
Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.
