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Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime

Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime

Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime

10 December 2024

The call came on Human Rights Day on December 10.


Teachers ‘reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment’

Teachers ‘reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment’

Teachers ‘reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment’

10 December 2024

A new study of thousands of secondary school teachers found a mixed attitude towards the technology, and confusion on AI policy in schools.


Thames Water reports 40% rise in pollution incidents as debts swell

Thames Water reports 40% rise in pollution incidents as debts swell

Thames Water reports 40% rise in pollution incidents as debts swell

10 December 2024

The company blamed an especially wet spring and summer as it reported 359 pollution incidents during the period.


OpenAI launches video generation tool Sora

OpenAI launches video generation tool Sora

OpenAI launches video generation tool Sora

10 December 2024

The AI firm’s latest tool can create short videos based on text inputs from users.


At least 354,000 people homeless in England on one day in 2024, says Shelter

At least 354,000 people homeless in England on one day in 2024, says Shelter

At least 354,000 people homeless in England on one day in 2024, says Shelter

10 December 2024

The charity blamed ‘extortionate private rents and a dire lack of genuinely affordable social homes’ for trapping more people in homelessness.


King to host inaugural presentation ceremony for Elizabeth Emblems

King to host inaugural presentation ceremony for Elizabeth Emblems

King to host inaugural presentation ceremony for Elizabeth Emblems

10 December 2024

The families of 38 individuals will receive the new award.


England has highest proportion of adults ‘overqualified’ for their jobs – report

England has highest proportion of adults ‘overqualified’ for their jobs – report

England has highest proportion of adults ‘overqualified’ for their jobs – report

10 December 2024

The OECD study assesses the literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills of adults from 31 countries and economies.


Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

10 December 2024

The democratic consent exercise is required as part of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework agreement.


Widespread failure risk in adult social care without action, Government told

Widespread failure risk in adult social care without action, Government told

Widespread failure risk in adult social care without action, Government told

10 December 2024

Ministers have been warned that budget deficits are ‘so severe’ even big companies relying on Government funding are struggling.


LGBT veterans hope financial redress scheme will be revealed

LGBT veterans hope financial redress scheme will be revealed

LGBT veterans hope financial redress scheme will be revealed

10 December 2024

Veterans impacted by the so-called gay ban hope a House of Commons debate may reveal the financial redress scheme available to them.


We should think about NCS outside of ‘institutional architecture’, says Swinney

We should think about NCS outside of ‘institutional architecture’, says Swinney

We should think about NCS outside of ‘institutional architecture’, says Swinney

10 December 2024

The Scottish Government paused plans for the National Care Service last month.


What the papers say – December 10

What the papers say – December 10

What the papers say – December 10

10 December 2024

Events in Syria continue to take centre stage on the front of Tuesday’s newspapers.


Rupert Murdoch loses legal bid to overhaul family trust

Rupert Murdoch loses legal bid to overhaul family trust

Rupert Murdoch loses legal bid to overhaul family trust

10 December 2024

The move would have changed the voting power of his less conservative children over his media empire.


Head of abbey apologises for ‘great suffering’ of abused children after review

Head of abbey apologises for ‘great suffering’ of abused children after review

Head of abbey apologises for ‘great suffering’ of abused children after review

10 December 2024

A review was commissioned into alleged historical child sex abuse by monks at Caldey Abbey, off the coast of Pembrokeshire in west Wales.


King to award CBE to actor who portrayed him on screen

King to award CBE to actor who portrayed him on screen

King to award CBE to actor who portrayed him on screen

10 December 2024

The actor will be honoured alongside Channel 4 Countdown wordsmith Susie Dent and record-breaking explorer Alicia Hempleman-Adams.


Hundreds of tractors expected to descend on Westminster in farming protest

Hundreds of tractors expected to descend on Westminster in farming protest

Hundreds of tractors expected to descend on Westminster in farming protest

09 December 2024

Campaign groups Kent Fairness for Farmers and Save British Farming have organised an ‘RIP British Farming’ protest.


Syrians gather in London to celebrate fall of Assad regime

Syrians gather in London to celebrate fall of Assad regime

Syrians gather in London to celebrate fall of Assad regime

09 December 2024

Around 100 people gathered to celebrate the fall of the Assad regime after more than 50 years of his family’s dictatorship.


Martyn’s Law clears Commons as minister declares ‘it is time to get this done’

Martyn’s Law clears Commons as minister declares ‘it is time to get this done’

Martyn’s Law clears Commons as minister declares ‘it is time to get this done’

09 December 2024

Figen Murray campaigned for the law after her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett died in the Manchester Arena bombing.


Holly Valance’s property tycoon husband to become Reform UK’s treasurer

Holly Valance’s property tycoon husband to become Reform UK’s treasurer

Holly Valance’s property tycoon husband to become Reform UK’s treasurer

09 December 2024

Billionaire property tycoon Nick Candy said he would take up the fundraising role in the new year.


Cat sanctuary raises £12,000 to restore a ‘demolished’ pen after Storm Darragh

Cat sanctuary raises £12,000 to restore a ‘demolished’ pen after Storm Darragh

Cat sanctuary raises £12,000 to restore a ‘demolished’ pen after Storm Darragh

09 December 2024

A rescue home for cats in Stratford-upon-Avon has started a fundraiser to help restore a destroyed pen damaged by Storm Darragh.


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