House of Commons ‘could go on tour to Scotland’ as part of Boris Johnson’s plans to boost the Union and see off Nicola Sturgeon’s independence push as PM ‘prepares to categorically rule out a second referendum on splitting up the UK’ Ministers considering plan to relocate Commons two weeks every September Would see the Commons … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reportedly considering hosting the 93rd Academy Awards at a historic railway station in Los Angeles next month to ensure socially-distanced stars can go mask-free. According to Deadline, sources claim that the cavernous Union Station, which is the main railway station in Los Angeles, is an option for … Read more
A teaching union has suggested schools may have to close again if not enough students wear face masks, as millions of pupils return to their classrooms today. The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)’s chief, Geoff Barton, has warned that a wave of non-compliance from students over the Government’s rules of face mask could … Read more
Court workers’ union votes to go on strike over Covid safety concerns – despite backlog of almost 500,000 unheard cases Members of the Public and Commercial Services union backed industrial action The union has been calling for courts to be closed, and reopened with testing PCS general secretary it was caused by bosses refusal to … Read more
Wales’s First Minister has said the United Kingdom as we know it ‘is over’ and demanded a radical overhaul based on a ‘voluntary association of four nations’. Mark Drakeford was accused of ‘giving up on the Union’ after advocating a more federal arrangement akin to the United States, or even as loose as the EU. He … Read more
Ken Marsh (pictured), the chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said his members no longer want to regulate the law Unvaccinated officers do not want to continue policing coronavirus restrictions in the final month before restrictions are eased, according to the union chief. Ken Marsh, the chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said on Sunday … Read more
Rugby League chiefs want Prince William to take over Harry’s beloved patronages and become the face of this year’s World Cup, according to reports. Prince William is said to be the current favourite to take up the role having previously worked alongside the league’s current chairman Simon Johnson. It comes after Harry was stripped of his … Read more
‘Reckless’ teaching unions are ‘playing political games with children’s futures’ by trying to keep schools shut over coronavirus fears Nine organisation in England united to brand reopening of schools ‘reckless’ Union leaders are said to be increasingly confident that they can force U-turn Former policy adviser accused unions of causing damge to children’s education By … Read more
High Court must overturn Boris Johnson’s decision to stand by Priti Patel despite evidence of staff ‘bullying’, senior civil servants’ union says Investigation found Priti Patel had not always treated civil servants with ‘respect’ Sir Alex Allan concluded Ms Patel’s behaviour did meet the definition of bullying Boris Johnson contradicted his advice by judging Ms … Read more
Prince Harry was today stripped of his honorary roles as patron of England Rugby Union and Rugby League after it was confirmed he and Meghan Markle will step down as working royals. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told the Queen they will not be returning to frontline duties following their year outside the … Read more