Britain is planning to launch its own ‘GI Bill’ like the one brought in in America in 1944 to help soldiers learn new skills after the Second World War to fire up the UK economy after months of lockdown. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said he will work with businesses to create new digital training and … Read more
Jeremy Corbyn’s disastrous leadership has left Labour with a ‘mountain to climb’ if it is to win the next general election after it was ‘unprepared’ for the 2019 campaign while hampered by the party’s toxic culture and flip-flopping over Brexit. Labour Together, a group including MPs Ed Miliband and Lucy Powell, party members, union leaders and … Read more
Now staycations are under threat: Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says reopening the tourism industry could be delayed beyond July 4… meaning even a summer holiday in the UK might be off limits Hotels, campsites and guesthouses have been taking bookings for July Yet now warnings have emerged that tourism may not commence from the 4th … Read more
Westminster School is accused of a ‘toxic culture’ of racism by 250 former pupils as black alumni of some of the country’s leading private schools outline the abuse they suffered Former students say UK public schools need to tackle ‘toxic culture of racism’ Over 250 black alumni of Westminster School wrote an open letter to … Read more
Leaving their stamp on the UK: How the Romans impacted British culture is recorded in latest Royal Mail collection A series of stamps celebrating Romans in Britain were launched by Royal Mail The collection of eight stamp designs show Roman artefacts and architecture Dover Lighthouse, Bignor mosaic and Hadrian’s Wall are among locations used By James Ayles … Read more
Ivanka Trump has hit back after she was dropped as a guest speaker at a Kansas university’s online commencement ceremony. Trump, who also acts as a senior adviser to the president, has blamed ‘cancel culture’ as part of the reason she was removed from the graduation ceremonies of Wichita State University and WSU Tech. ‘Our … Read more
Tourism chiefs have launched a campaign to call on British holidaymakers to choose vacations in the UK rather than heading abroad for their summer break this year amid fears the industry may collapse. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the 14-day quarantine imposed by the government on travellers coming to the UK, there are fears … Read more
London is poised to lead the nation out of lockdown with a European-style ‘cafe culture’ as its crucial R rate shows its the healthiest in England Downing Street confirmed London could be the first to move out of lockdown Ministers launched Transition Board for city to coordinate easing restrictions Board will be co-chaired by London … Read more
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden announces formation of task force to help the Premier League and other sports get up and running safely amid coronavirus crisis with former Lionesses star Alex Scott to serve on it Oliver Dowden announced the news during Downing Street press conference Both the sporting and cultural calendars have been decimated in … Read more
Police investigate claims GMB union boss ‘had a casting couch culture’ and was ‘sexist and aggressive’ towards young female employees An anonymous letter, believed to be from a union worker, was sent to GMB Tim Roache, 58, stepped down from his role of secretary for health reasons The letter claimed Mr Roache was ‘sexist’ and … Read more