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Ofsted chief says proposed report cards were never about ‘less accountability’

Ofsted chief says proposed report cards were never about ‘less accountability’

Ofsted chief says proposed report cards were never about ‘less accountability’

14 March 2025

Sir Martyn Oliver, chief inspector of Ofsted, said giving parents the information they need in a clear and accessible way was a ‘must-have’.


Newcastle United fans travel to London in hope of ending trophy drought

Newcastle United fans travel to London in hope of ending trophy drought

Newcastle United fans travel to London in hope of ending trophy drought

14 March 2025

It is 56 years since the Magpies won a trophy and 70 since they lifted a domestic cup, and they face mighty Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Sunday


Shein chairman says firm ‘wants to be listed company’

Shein chairman says firm ‘wants to be listed company’

Shein chairman says firm ‘wants to be listed company’

14 March 2025

The retailer has been in talks over an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange over the past year.


Asda revival no ‘quick fix’ as supermarket spending drive to knock profits

Asda revival no ‘quick fix’ as supermarket spending drive to knock profits

Asda revival no ‘quick fix’ as supermarket spending drive to knock profits

14 March 2025

Asda, which is the UK’s third-largest supermarket, launched a turnaround plan under new boss Allan Leighton.


Actress said to have been groped by Noel Clarke says it is untrue, court hears

Actress said to have been groped by Noel Clarke says it is untrue, court hears

Actress said to have been groped by Noel Clarke says it is untrue, court hears

14 March 2025

Louise Dylan said she has never been touched inappropriately by Clarke and that she supports him.


MPs could ‘gift families more time’ with rare cancer patients

MPs could ‘gift families more time’ with rare cancer patients

MPs could ‘gift families more time’ with rare cancer patients

14 March 2025

Labour MP Josh Fenton-Glynn said he would ‘never not be sorry that I’ve written eulogies for my brother but never a best man speech’.


Stalker who ‘terrified’ Cheryl Tweedy by turning up to her home jailed

Stalker who ‘terrified’ Cheryl Tweedy by turning up to her home jailed

Stalker who ‘terrified’ Cheryl Tweedy by turning up to her home jailed

14 March 2025

Daniel Bannister, 50, has already served three months in prison and could be released in a matter of weeks.


Miliband in China to restart climate talks as countries agree to green action

Miliband in China to restart climate talks as countries agree to green action

Miliband in China to restart climate talks as countries agree to green action

14 March 2025

The Government is seeking to refresh a 10-year-old clean energy partnership as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the world’s biggest emitter.


Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales to deny alleged Russian bribery charges

Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales to deny alleged Russian bribery charges

Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales to deny alleged Russian bribery charges

14 March 2025

Nathan Gill appeared for a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Friday.


Police given more time to question collision captain amid inquiry ‘complexities’

Police given more time to question collision captain amid inquiry ‘complexities’

Police given more time to question collision captain amid inquiry ‘complexities’

14 March 2025

A 59-year-old Russian captain was arrested on Monday after his container ship collided with a US tanker off the East Yorkshire coast.


Man arrested after woman hit by car on driveway in Leeds dies

Man arrested after woman hit by car on driveway in Leeds dies

Man arrested after woman hit by car on driveway in Leeds dies

14 March 2025

The incident occurred in Yeadon on Thursday afternoon, West Yorkshire Police said.


Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

14 March 2025

The Financial Conduct Authority said one option put forward is to allow firms to set their own limits.


Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

14 March 2025

Sport falls within the responsibilities of the DUP minister’s Department of Communities.


Former police officer accused of sex attacks appears in court

Former police officer accused of sex attacks appears in court

Former police officer accused of sex attacks appears in court

14 March 2025

David Carrick, 50, appeared in court in London via video-link from prison for a case management hearing.


Cheap meals mean the Algarve offers best value for UK holidaymakers – report

Cheap meals mean the Algarve offers best value for UK holidaymakers – report

Cheap meals mean the Algarve offers best value for UK holidaymakers – report

14 March 2025

Post Office Travel Money found prices for eight items typically purchased by tourists are cheaper in the Algarve than in 46 other destinations.


Police given stop-and-search powers for Old Firm game in bid to avoid disorder

Police given stop-and-search powers for Old Firm game in bid to avoid disorder

Police given stop-and-search powers for Old Firm game in bid to avoid disorder

14 March 2025

It comes after violence in Glasgow when the two teams met in December.


Buyers need confidence in economy for home sales to improve – Berkeley Group

Buyers need confidence in economy for home sales to improve – Berkeley Group

Buyers need confidence in economy for home sales to improve – Berkeley Group

14 March 2025

The firm said in its latest trading update that ‘inquiries are at a consistently good level’.


Royal Navy warship seizes £5.4m of class A drugs in Arabian Sea

Royal Navy warship seizes £5.4m of class A drugs in Arabian Sea

Royal Navy warship seizes £5.4m of class A drugs in Arabian Sea

14 March 2025

The crew of HMS Lancaster – which works out of Bahrain – recovered 340kg of heroin and 83kg of methamphetamine.


Ministers must get a grip of broken benefits system, Rachel Reeves insists

Ministers must get a grip of broken benefits system, Rachel Reeves insists

Ministers must get a grip of broken benefits system, Rachel Reeves insists

14 March 2025

Labour MPs are worried about the impact of expected cuts to the welfare budget.


Chancellor ‘determined to turn around’ economy amid surprise fall in GDP

Chancellor ‘determined to turn around’ economy amid surprise fall in GDP

Chancellor ‘determined to turn around’ economy amid surprise fall in GDP

14 March 2025

Figures revealed a surprise contraction in the economy in January, in a blow to Rachel Reeves ahead of her spring statement.


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