Sharp decline in international students enrolling at UK universities
The data shows that between January and the end of July, the total number of visa applications fell by 16 percent compared to the same period in the previous year.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Labour urged to develop workplace plan to address childcare recruitment crisis
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson, accused the previous government of having “recklessly rushed out a childcare pledge without a plan to deliver it, leaving working people to pay the price.”
GB News’ criticised for sensationalising minor benefit fraud case involving part-time musician
Readers questioned the relevance of the story given the broader context of fraud in the UK.
Musicians’ Union to approach government to raise post-Brexit touring concerns
‘It’s very encouraging to hear the need to find solutions for touring musicians mentioned so often by the Labour ministers.’
Examples of anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric in right-wing press that led to reprimand
These hostile stories about Muslims and immigrants in the right-wing newspapers were criticised at the time, but unfortunately, the reprimand did little to permanently eliminate such inflammatory headlines.
Mediterranean heatwave would not have occurred without human-induced climate change, say climate scientists
This summer’s heatwave in southern Europe follows 13 consecutive months of extreme global heat, with each month setting a new record for the hottest ever recorded.
‘Terrifying’: How has the European media reacted to the UK riots?
‘This will end badly and will extend to other European countries.’
UK-EU agri-food deal will ease Northern Ireland trade issues, says minister for EU relations
The Labour government has committed to “resetting” relations with Brussels, making striking a deal on food safety and animal and plant health a priority.
End Furniture Poverty calls on new government to ensure at least 10% of social homes are furnished
Only 2 percent of social homes are furnished or partly furnished, compared to 29 percent in the private rental sector, research shows.
Robert Jenrick joins Tory leadership race, promising collection of right-wing policies
The former immigration minister promises to create a party that “Suella Braverman feels comfortable in.”