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Watch the moment GB News host Camilla Tominey clashed with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson over Labour’s VAT tax hike on independent schools. The People’s Channel presenter has long-raised concerns over the unpopular decision, with many leading education officials warning the policy could disproportionately impact children with Send.The 20 per cent levy – which has been slapped on fees since January 2025 – has preceded a jump in the number of parents sending their children to private schools for assuring their child would receive the Send support they need.But school leaders have warned the VAT on school fees could drive those…

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The EGM news comes at a time of turmoil for Welsh rugby off the field.Swansea Council has applied for a High Court injunction to halt the proposed deal between the WRU and Ospreys owners Y11 Sport and Media to buy rivals Cardiff.Ospreys are under threat of being removed from the professional tier with owners Y11 the WRU’s preferred bidders to buy Cardiff from the governing body.The WRU wants to cut one professional men’s side in Wales with Ospreys now in the firing line if Y11 buy Cardiff.The WRU has told Swansea Council a deal will not be completed with Y11…

Councillors in Kent have unanimously blocked proposals to transform part of a village pub into residential flats, following an overwhelming wave of opposition from local residents.Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council’s planning committee rejected the application on February 18 after receiving approximately 260 objections against the scheme, with just a single submission in favour.The Black Horse Inn on Tumblefield Road in Stansted had been the subject of plans to convert sections of the building into four flats.Residents of the tiny settlement, home to fewer than 500 people, feared the remaining pub space would be too small to survive commercially.Stansted Parish Council…

Reform UK will slam the door shut on visas from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Syria if they refuse to cooperate with Britain on deportations, Zia Yusuf is expected to announce.The party’s home affairs spokesman will outline the measures as part of his plan to expel 600,000 illegal immigrants in Dover on Monday. Under the banner of Operation Restoring Justice, Mr Yusuf will set out Reform’s intentions to see more people leave Britain than arrive if they win the next general election.“Net emigration” will be in part achieved by what he will describe as a Donald Trump-style approach to deportations.Mr Yusuf will…

The Princess of Wales was gracious in defeat as she congratulated Ireland after their 42-21 win over England at Twickenham. Catherine was at the game in her capacity as patron of the Rugby Football Union. Before kick-off, she was seen chatting and laughing with injured England star Fin Baxter.However, the game did not go England’s way as Steve Borthwick’s side slumped to their largest defeat by Ireland at Twickenham. The Princess of Wales took to social media to congratulate Ireland after their win over England at Twickenham | GETTYAfter the match, Catherine took to social media saying: “Congratulations Ireland, always…

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A superb bowling performance breathed life into England’s T20 World Cup campaign as Harry Brook’s side beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their opening match of the Super 8s phase.England remained unconvincing with the bat in posting 146-9 but their bowlers took full advantage of a tricky surface to knock over their hosts for 95.Jofra Archer dismissed key batter Pathum Nissanka and fellow opener Kamil Mishara but even more impressive were the three wickets for all-rounder Will Jacks inside the powerplay.Jacks, who has struggled with the ball at times in this tournament, removed Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake…

The Banbury House Hotel in Oxfordshire has ceased operating as asylum seeker accommodation this week, with occupants transferred to alternative housing under a mandatory relocation scheme.The three-star Georgian property in the market town had been repurposed to house small boat migrants awaiting decisions on their claims since 2022.Residents were observed departing the premises on February 18.Those previously staying at the hotel have been dispersed to unspecified locations elsewhere, with the relocation implemented on a “no choice” basis.The closure forms part of the Government’s commitment to end the use of all migrant hotels by 2029, with ministers favouring “more suitable sites”,…

Robert Jenrick has slapped down claims of ‘infighting’ within Reform UK just days after it was revealed the ex-Tory beat Nigel Farage loyalists to snap up a top job within the party. The Newark MP was unveiled as Nigel Farage’s economic spokesman earlier this week in a role which Reform describes as “Shadow Chancellor”.In the same press conference, it was announced Richard Tice would look after business, trade and energy, while Zia Yusuf will oversee Home Office matters. During the press conference, Mr Farage catapulted another former Tory into his top ranks, introducing Suella Braverman as his education spokeswoman.However, Mr…