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Robust new laws have come into place to protect free speech at English universities. Under the new rules, which will shield students, academics and external speakers, universities must “actively promote academic freedom”.PA | Robust new laws are coming into place today to protect free speech at English universitiesProfessor Arif Ahmed, the OfS’s director for free speech and academic freedom, has warned institutions in breach of the new law could face record penalties.In March, the University of Sussex was given a landmark fine of £585,000 after it was found to have failed to uphold free speech.The fine came after a three-and-a-half…
The chief civil servant at the Ministry of Defence will be replaced in the wake of the Afghan data breach, the department has announced.The move follows one of the worst UK data breaches for decades being revealed to the public last month, in a major embarrassment for defence and intelligence services.The leak, which went undetected for months and was then subject to a super-injunction, put the identities of British spies, soldiers, and vulnerable Afghan allies at risk.Permanent Secretary David Williams will leave this autumn and recruitment for his successor has started, the MoD confirmed.The breach happened in February 2022, when…
Having been bowled out in 51.2 overs with a lead of just 23, England faced a difficult evening session with an already depleted bowling attack having to cope without the injured Chris Woakes.A lively morning session saw Gus Atkinson complete a five-wicket haul as England efficiently mopped up India’s lower order once more, but despite much-improved consistency from Josh Tongue in particular, the tourists were not drawn into making the same mistakes later in the day. They were also gifted some assistance from England in the field as Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is unbeaten on 51, was dropped on 20 and…
Katie Lam has demanded the removal of every foreign criminal from Britain, arguing there is no justification for their continued presence in the country.Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Home Office Minister declared “all foreign criminals need to be deported”, and should “serve their sentence in their own country”.New data from the Ministry of Justice has revealed that one in eight prisoners in England and Wales are foreign criminals.Out of a total prison population of 87,334 in England and Wales, foreign offenders now make up 12 per cent, a total number of 10,772.GB News | Katie Lam has called for…
Hojlund has appeared determined to prove a point on the trip to the United States.Against West Ham at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday he used his pace and power to drive into a shooting position, crashing a shot against the post.He took just eight minutes to find the net against Bournemouth, steering home a left-wing cross from fellow countryman Patrick Dorgu.His claim on a second was more contentious. After using his strength to cause unease among Bournemouth ranks the Denmark forward claimed Amad’s low shot, which was heading for the far corner regardless, flicked off him on the way in.The…
Millions of motorists will not be able to claim compensation for hidden commissions paid on car loans following a Supreme Court ruling.The UK’s highest court sided with finance companies in two out of three crucial test cases focusing on commission payments made by banks and other lenders to car dealers.The decision reversed earlier court rulings that had opened the possibility of large-scale compensation claims from motorists on a similar scale to the PPI mis-selling scandal.But many drivers who took out a certain type of finance deal could still be in line for payouts. The UK’s financial regulator, who is considering…
Wales will play in the European top flight for the first time in 24 years in 2027 after beating Austria 2-1 in dramatic fashion in their Women’s EuroHockey Championship II semi-final in Poland.It will mark Wales’ return to the European A Division for the first time since 2003 having already secured a place in the World Cup qualifiers for just the second time in their history, by progressing from the group stage in Gniezno.Wales’ men will also play in the World Cup qualifiers and Europe’s 2027 top flight after their 5-0 win over Italy in the EuroHockey Championship II in…
Nearly a million certificates providing free NHS services have been issued to asylum seekers over the past five years, according to newly released Government data. The HC2 certificates, designed for low-income residents, grant access to complimentary prescriptions, dental treatment, eye examinations, wigs and reduced-price spectacles.Freedom of information requests to the NHS Business Services Authority revealed that 920,199 of the 1.56 million certificates distributed across Britain went to asylum seekers – representing 59 per cent of the total. The certificates also cover travel expenses for medical appointments and provide vouchers worth up to £233 for eyewear.The certificates offer comprehensive healthcare benefits…
After more than a year since winning the General Election, Labour has shifted the blame over its failure to stop the small boats crossing the English Channel.More than 25,000 people have crossed over to the UK this year – that’s roughly one person for every 12 minutes.It marks the fastest pace of arrivals since records began in 2018.Crime and Policing Minister Diana Johnson told the Today Programme that the Labour Government have “measures in place to stop people from entering this country”.”We have a plan on how to tackle (the numbers of people coming in),” Johnson said.”It’s early days.”The presenter…
“Trump sends nuclear subs to Russia” in a move that “breaks decades of Pentagon protocols on deployment”, headlines the Daily Telegraph. Also on its front page, the nephew of King Charles III is engaged to an NHS nurse and the US raises the alarm over free speech in Britain.The Times also runs Trump’s “nuclear sub deployment against Putin” as its top story. The US president said he had done so due to “highly provocative” threats from Russia. Also on the front page, it’s “Clarkson’s worst week on the farm” as the presenter has been told “Diddly Squat Farm has been…