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Trade union members at the University of Greater Manchester have staged a protest demanding “greater transparency” following the sacking of the former vice chancellor professor George Holmes.Unison members at the institution in Bolton said the current board of governors should step aside, arguing the university can only move on with a “clean slate”.Holmes was suspended after the university commissioned an independent inquiry into allegations of financial mismanagement and other misconduct.A university spokesperson said it “took the time to talk to staff members and listen to concerns raised” at the protest.Unison representative Paul Chanin, said: “The current board of governors, who…

Reform UK have pledged to cut energy bills by £250 a year within their first 100 days in government if they win the next General Election.Richard Tice, the party’s Deputy Leader, set out policy on electricity and gas bills, scrapping carbon taxes on generators and permanently removing VAT from consumer energy bills.The plan includes removing the tax on gas generators from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme and the Carbon Price Support. It was announced today in a speech at the Reform UK’s 2026 National Conference.Mr Tice also set out the party’s intention to repeal a number of policies which they…

A worker has been killed at a Virginia concert venue after being crushed beneath a tour bus belonging to British rock band Squeeze. The fatal incident took place at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, where the group had been scheduled to take the stage on Thursday evening.According to police who spoke to FOX 5 DC, the victim was positioned underneath the vehicle when a supporting apparatus gave way, causing the bus to drop onto him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.The worker’s identity has not yet been made public.A worker has been killed at a Virginia…

This is Dyson Airsmooth, the first dedicated hot brush from the British brand.At £199, it’s one of the most affordable new additions to the lineup announced by Dyson during its annual Unveiled showcase in Berlin, which included a £419 toothbrush with a camera, a robot vacuum with ‘forensic’ cleaning abilities thanks to the onboard UV light, and a refreshed Corrale CoolShine straightener that actively cools your hair.The same loop-shaped bristles found on the Airsmooth also feature on the flat brush attachment for the Dyson Airwrap Co-Anda 2x, although that model starts from £579.99 | DYSON PRESS OFFICE For its first…

The “memorandum of understanding” unveiled at the conference is a political document, but could be developed into a legal agreement between two future governments, if both parties win power.It states: “The United Kingdom will intercept boats which have launched from French shores and entered British territorial waters and will return the persons on board to France. “France will ordinarily accept these persons, who will be repatriated to their home country in accordance with the law in force in France concerning expulsion.”Under the proposals, illegal migrants who successfully arrive in the UK from France would be immediately detained and deported to…

England have named the uncapped Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe in their squads for the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.Opener Donald has been included in the 16-player squad for the T20 series, while seamer Crocombe makes the 16-man line-up for the one-day internationals.England men’s national selector Marcus North said the pair are “two promising players who have earned their places on the back of impressive performances in domestic cricket”. He added: “Aneurin has had an exceptional season for Derbyshire in the Vitality Blast and also with Trent Rockets in The Hundred while Henry is a player we have had an…

A busy route in the North East of England has been closed following a serious collision, prompting two people to be rushed to hospital.The A1M in North Yorkshire/County Durham is closed in both directions between J57 (Stapleton) and J58 (Darlington) following a three-vehicle incident.All emergency services are in attendance, while traffic officers from National Highways are working at the scene.Durham Constabulary confirmed the road traffic collision shortly before midday, adding that it was conducting a collision investigation.It warned drivers in the area that they should not use the hard shoulder or drive the opposite way on the road, unless police…

Jordan Bardella, President of France’s National Rally party, has hailed Nigel Farage for returning “common sense” to British politics.Addressing Reform’s party conference in Birmingham, the man widely tipped to be France’s next leader agreed to a pact to end the small boat crisis forever. The Frenchman, who leads National Rally alongside Marine Le Pen, was joined on stage by Mr Farage to sign a document committing to their cooperation should the pair win their respective nation’s next general elections.“For us, Nigel has a quality that has become far too rare in politics. He has brought two words back to the…

Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer brought a touch of aristocratic glamour to the Hampshire countryside on Wednesday as they stepped out for a prestigious fashion event at the Four Seasons Hotel.Princess Diana’s twin nieces, both 34, were photographed across the hotel’s expansive 500-acre estate to mark the debut of Marc Cain’s new Equestrian Grace collection.The luxury German fashion house unveiled the range on September 2, with pieces designed to blend traditional “heritage codes” with “modern femininity.”Marc Cain’s official Instagram account shared footage from the twins’ photoshoot, describing the Spencer sisters as “taking fashion to the countryside.”Lady Eliza chose a…

Miriam Margolyes has sparked a fierce backlash following an appearance on This Morning in which she questioned presenter Andi Peters about his racial background and skin tone.The 85-year-old Harry Potter actress appeared on the ITV daytime programme on Thursday, where a conversation with Mr Peters took an unexpected turn as she began asking him about his heritage.Ms Margolyes initially questioned the presenter over his accent before asking: “What are you?””What am I?” Mr Peters responded before Ms Margolyes replied: “Well, you’re a mix, aren’t you?”Miriam Margolyes sparked backlash following her appearance on ITV This Morning | ITVAfter Mr Peters awkwardly…