The proposed increase in public sector pay, well above the government’s prepared budget, has raised concerns about the fiscal impact. With reported recommendations for a 5.5% pay rise for teachers and NHS staff, the cost could potentially amount to billions of pounds. This poses a significant challenge for the Chancellor, given that the government had
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The recent riots in Leeds have left a scar on the community, with a bus set on fire and chaos erupting in the Harehills area. The man charged with arson and violent disorder, Iustin Dobre, is just one of many individuals involved in the events that shook the city. The violent outburst stemmed from a
The recent global IT outage has caused massive disruptions in transport networks around the world, particularly in major airports. Airports such as London Heathrow, Singapore’s Changi Airport, Schipol Airport in Amsterdam, and Melbourne Airport in Australia have faced significant problems with check-ins and security as a result of the online systems provided by Microsoft being
A tragic incident unfolded on a residential street in Merseyside, leading to the death of a 36-year-old man who was shot dead. The authorities were alerted to the shooting at Quarryside Drive, Kirkby, on a Wednesday evening around 6.35pm. Despite efforts by paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service to save the victim, he succumbed
The news of Maya Jama and Stormzy’s breakup has shocked fans as the couple decided to part ways after spending five years together. This comes after a year of trying to make their relationship work, following a previous breakup in 2019. Jama took to Instagram to announce the news, emphasizing the need for clarity and
Debbie Duncan, the mother of Jay Slater, has recently been plunged into a world of unimaginable grief after the devastating news of her son’s passing. The 19-year-old British teenager went missing in Tenerife on 17 June, leading to an extensive search effort that tragically ended on Monday with the discovery of his body. The confirmation
Gareth Southgate announced his resignation as the England manager after his team’s loss in the Euro final to Spain, marking the end of his almost eight-year tenure. In a statement shared by the official England account, Southgate expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play and manage the national team. He acknowledged that it was
England faced a devastating defeat in the Euro 2024 final against Spain, with a late goal sealing their fate. Captain Harry Kane expressed his deep disappointment, describing the loss as “painful” and acknowledging the team’s hurt. Despite putting up a tough fight throughout the tournament, the squad had to show resilience in the face of
Gareth Southgate, the manager of the England national football team, has expressed his intense desire to guide the team to victory against Spain in the Euro 2024 final. The prospect of achieving success at such a high level competition is something that Southgate holds dear, as he has experienced both the highs and lows that
A shocking discovery was made when human remains were found in two suitcases on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Police have revealed that the remains are believed to be from two men, however, neither victim has been officially identified yet. The Metropolitan Police conducted post-mortem examinations, with one being inconclusive and the other still