Several vaccination centres in London have said that people are falsely supplying reasons they should be vaccinated and jumping the queue. Currently, people are allowed to book a Covid vaccine if they […]
Vaccine ‘queue jumping’ and other stories
Jewish Power courted by Israeli PM and other stories
Although votes are still being counted in Israel’s parliamentary election, it appears Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on course to partner with Jewish Power, a party referred to by pro-Israel lobbyists The […]
UK Health Security Agency to launch in April and other stories
The Government has announced that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will launch on 1 April to act as a “protective shield” over the country. The UKHSA will “plan for, prevent and […]
Manchester City suffer heavy Champions League loss and other stories
Manchester City face a major risk of being knocked out of the Women’s Champion League after a 3-0 loss to opponents Barcelona in the first leg of their quarter final tie. Asisat Oshoala scored Barcelona’s […]
Netanyahu short of majority and other stories
Almost 90% of votes have been counted so far in Israel’s parliamentary election and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on course to win 59 seats of the available 120 seats, leaving his […]
Outdoor sport set to return
On the 29th March, outdoor sport will be allowed to go ahead. This comes as great news to sport lovers who have been unable to play for three months since the country entered its third […]
Priti Patel defends new asylum strategy and other stories
The Home Secretary Priti Patel has defended the Government’s New Plan for Immigration policies on how to handle the method of asylums entering the UK, which has been widely criticised as “inhumane” and undermining Britain’s commitment to the 1951 Refugee Convention.
Suez Canal blocked by container ship
A 400m-long container ship has blocked the Suez Canal after running aground sideways due to strong winds. The container ship, Ever Given, was on its journey from China to Rotterdam, traversing the […]
Football’s child sex abuse scandal: review finds ‘institutional failings’
An independent review into sexual abuse in football has found that the Football Association (FA) “did not do enough to keep children safe” and had “significant institutional failings”. The independent review, commissioned […]
EU threatens to block Covid-19 vaccine exports to UK and other stories
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has suggested a potential block on the number of vaccines being shipped out of the EU to the UK and other countries with high vaccination rates.
FA Child sex abuse scandal and other stories
According to the findings of Sheldon review, Football Association had significant institutional failings, seeing that they “did not do enough to keep children safe”.
This independent review into historical child sexual abuse led to conclusions such as the FA not knowing of these issues until the summer of 1995 and not taking enough protection measures from that date until May 2000.
Football’s Child Abuse scandal and other stories
A four-year review report has concluded that the FA did not do enough to keep children safe between 1995-2000, however there was no evidence in the report to suggest that the FA […]
Row over London mayoral election system and other stories
The Home Secretary Priti Patel has today announced plans to change how the London mayor. She proposed a switch from the supplementary vote system currently in place to “first past the post” […]
Atlanta shootings leave eight dead and other stories
A series of shootings in US state Atlanta have resulted in eight people dead.
Covid vaccination: priority for over-50s and other stories
The final group on the priority list for the COVID-19 vaccination are now being contacted to book their vaccination.
In England, people aged over 50 are part of the priority list and the government aims for people in this age group to be vaccinated by May.
Suspect in custody following fatal shootings in Atlanta
Robert Aaron Long has been arrested following the fatal shootings of eight people in three different attacks across metropolitan Atlanta on Tuesday, with numerous others wounded and in hospital. Long has no […]
New Team GB women’s football coach and other stories
Hege Riise has been announced as the new head coach for Team GB’s women’s football team ahead of this summer’s Olympics in Tokyo. The Norwegian will begin this role alongside her job as interim England boss and will be assisted by Rhian Wilkinson, who works with the Lionesses, and an as-yet-unannounced second coach.
PM denies alleged UK ban on vaccine export and other stories
Boris Johnson has denied a claim made by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, that the UK imposed an “outright” ban on coronavirus vaccine exports. The PM told MPs in the […]
British athletes in self-isolation and other stories
The Great Britain athletes for last week’s European Indoor Championships are in quarantine, due to the fact that a member of the team’s staff tested positive for coronavirus.
Covid cases intensifying across Europe and other stories
Several central European countries are struggling to cope with a new wave of coronavirus after reporting record high numbers of cases. The Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland have all seen a spike […]
Piers Morgan leaves ITV over Meghan backlash
Piers Morgan has left his role as co-host of ITV’s Good Morning Britain to stand by his comments that Meghan Markle’s accusations of racism and discrimination against her son Archie by the […]
£37bn Test and Trace has ‘no clear impact’ and other stories
MPs are criticizing the NHS Test and Trace System, saying there’s no evidence that it has contributed to a drop in coronavirus cases. The Commons Public Accounts Committee has challenged the government […]
Brazil hospitals close to collapse due to Covid-19 and other stories
Due to the rising number of Coronavirus cases in Brazil, 80% of ICU beds are occupied in 25 out of its 27 states. Currently after the US, Brazil has recorded the highest […]
Mayoral candidate facing criticism over UBI comment and other stories
The conservative candidate for the position of Mayor of London, Shaun Bailey, is being criticised for his comments that those given a universal basic income (UBI) would spend the money on “lots […]
Palestinian vaccine rollout controversy, and other stories…
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout by the Palestinian Authority (PA) has come under scrutiny as senior officials and football players move ahead in the queue of medical workers and the elderly. The Independent Commission for Human Rights have called for the Palestinian government to clarify exactly how […]
Iraq prepares for Pope Francis and other stories…
A barrage of rockets pounded an Iraqi base hosting US-led coalition troops on Wednesday just two days before Pope Francis is due to arrive in Iraq for the first ever papal visit to the country. On his tour of the country, Pope […]
2030 World Cup bid given £2.8m budget boost, and other stories
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today pledged £2.8m to support a bid for the UK and Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup. The announcement came as part of Sunak’s 2021 budget, which […]
Chancellor unveils 2021 Budget to House of Commons & other stories
Rishi Sunak is currently addressing the House of Commons where he is disclosing the 2021 Budget; outlining plans to boost the country’s economic recovery.
Brain injuries in sport inquiry and other stories
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has announced that it will be launching an inquiry into the links between long term brain injuries and sports. The government inquiry follows a […]
‘Whatever it takes’ – chancellor commits to strengthen economy
Rishi Sunak’s Budget 2021 statement in the Commons this afternoon has revealed a three-part plan to protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people and level up the economy. In the […]
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