King’s Foundation chair and nominee peer admits ‘misleading’ doctorate claim

The chair of the King’s Foundation Dame Ann Limb has admitted being “misleading” about her doctorate qualification. The education specialist, ...
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‘It has the X-factor’ – the view from the Commons public gallery

Kate WhannelPolitical reporter BBC ‘It feels like somewhere we’re not supposed to be,’ says Libby Robinson, an NHS apprentice visiting ...
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Starmer lacks coherent social mobility plan, top government adviser says

Sir Keir Starmer does not have a “coherent approach to social mobility”, a top government adviser has said. Social mobility ...
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Ex-BNP leader accused of stirring up racial hatred with X cartoon

Former leader of the British National Party Nick Griffin has appeared in court accused of stirring up racial hatred – ...
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Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban in England

Malcolm Prior,Rural affairs producer, Duncan Kennedyand Ian Aikman Bloomberg via Getty Images A stock image of a hen from Belgium ...
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Plymouth council confirms elections to go ahead but Exeter unsure

Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC The elections will see a third of the seats on Plymouth City Council up for ...
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Liberal Democrats write to human rights watchdog over election delays

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said nearly 10 million people could see their democratic right to vote “ripped ...
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Councils warned against adopting four-day week

Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has written to all council leaders in England warning them not to introduce four-day working ...
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Non-crime hate incidents should be scrapped, police leaders to recommend

Police leaders are set to recommend scrapping non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) in a review to be published next month. College ...
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Home secretary urged to strip activist of British citizenship

Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has apologised for several of his old tweets that have resurfaced, as calls grow ...
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