Here are some of the top news stories happening in the United Kingdom today:
- Housing Crisis: Keir Starmer’s plan to address the housing crisis faces its first major test, as he aims to overcome local resistance to new developments.1
- Healthcare Strain: Hospitals are facing a “tidal wave” of winter viruses, particularly flu, putting significant pressure on the NHS.2
- Sara Sharif Murder Trial: A dramatic admission by Sara’s father has shocked the courtroom and left jurors questioning the circumstances of her death.3
- Government Housing Targets: The government aims to build 370,000 new homes in England each year to tackle the housing shortage, but the locations of these developments are still being determined.4
- Spellow Library Reopening: A special lantern parade marked the reopening of Spellow Library, which was damaged in a fire during riots.5
These are just a few of the major news stories happening in the UK today. For more detailed information and the latest updates, please refer back later for more to the following news talk.
- Child killed in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk as villages are evacuated
As Russian troops advance near the border with Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk governor issued an evacuation order for four villages in the region’s east.http://dlvr.it/TKRc7c - Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula
Emergency services handed out food, water and blankets to stranded travellers at Madrid’s Atocha station on Monday evening, after a widespread blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill.http://dlvr.it/TKRc6d - Latest news bulletin | April 29th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.http://dlvr.it/TKRc5g - LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Adolescent Social Worker and Senior Social WorkersICYMI: Higher salary tier applies to senior social workers: LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker with the skills to engage and make a difference in the lives of young people and help them? London (South)http://dlvr.it/TKRCN0
- Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds
UK News: About 14% of premature deaths in England attributable to unhealthy food, the most among surveyed countries Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) increases the risk of an early death, according to a international study that has reignited calls for a crackdown on UPF. Each 10% extra intake of UPF, such as bread,… Read more: Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds - Being shouted at by parents can alter child’s brain, experts tell UK MPs
UK News: Meeting will hear how exposure to verbal abuse leads to biological changes and can make mental ill-health likelier Being shouted at by their parents reshapes children’s brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships, MPs will hear on Monday. Verbal abuse by adults can leave children… Read more: Being shouted at by parents can alter child’s brain, experts tell UK MPs - Teacher of MFL – French
The Perse School Salary: Teaching Staff Salary Scalehttp://dlvr.it/TKRCDD - Drinking champagne could reduce risk of sudden cardiac arrest, study suggests
Maintaining a positive mood and eating more fruit may also help lower risk, researchers find Drinking champagne, eating more fruit, staying slim and maintaining a positive outlook on life could help reduce the risk of a sudden cardiac arrest, the world’s first study of its kind suggests. Millions of people worldwide die every year after… Read more: Drinking champagne could reduce risk of sudden cardiac arrest, study suggests - Police and prosecutors’ details shared with Israel during UK protests inquiry, papers suggest
Exclusive: Documents indicate government gave embassy contact details while arms factory protest was investigated The UK government shared contact details of counter-terrorism police and prosecutors with the Israeli embassy during an investigation into protests at an arms factory, official documents suggest, raising concerns about foreign interference. An email was sent on 9 September last year… Read more: Police and prosecutors’ details shared with Israel during UK protests inquiry, papers suggest - LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Community Engagement Officer£36,432 – £44,147: LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: This role will also focus on engaging residents who are less heard or are covered by the nine protected characteristics. Twickenhamhttp://dlvr.it/TKRCCc
- Latest news bulletin | April 28th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.http://dlvr.it/TKR4MH - Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis
Hundreds of drones illuminated the night sky above Spain’s Montserrat Abbey on Saturday in a tribute to Pope Francis, hours after his funeral in the Vatican.http://dlvr.it/TKR4Ly - Russian submarine Krasnoyarsk launches missiles during Pacific drill
Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released footage of the nuclear-powered submarine Krasnoyarsk carrying out missile launches during a planned exercise in the Pacific Ocean.http://dlvr.it/TKR4KH - 50 years after Vietnam war, millions still battle chemical weapons impact
Today, around 3 million people, including many children, still suffer serious health issues associated with exposure to Agent Orange.http://dlvr.it/TKQR1k - Latest news bulletin | April 28th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.http://dlvr.it/TKQR19 - ‘Money isn’t everything’: Mohamed Salah’s hometown celebrates as Liverpool storms to league title
Euronews travelled to Mohamed Salah’s birthplace to watch Liverpool win a record-equalling 20th Premier League title with those who grew up with the “Egyptian King”.http://dlvr.it/TKQQy5 - Counter-terror police called in for Leeds incident that left two women seriously injured
UK News: A crossbow and firearm were found at the scene in Headingley and a man was detained with a self-inflicted injury Counter-terrorism police have been called in after two women were seriously injured in Leeds and a crossbow and a gun were seized by police, while a male suspect with a self-inflicted injury was… Read more: Counter-terror police called in for Leeds incident that left two women seriously injured - Letter by high-profile Titanic survivor sells for record £300,000
UK News: Archibald Gracie is known for writing one of the most vivid accounts of the 1912 maritime disaster A letter written by a survivor of the Titanic disaster has sold for a record £300,000 at auction. First-class passenger Col Archibald Gracie wrote The Truth About the Titanic, which described his experience of the 15… Read more: Letter by high-profile Titanic survivor sells for record £300,000 - PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP : Semi Senior AccountantICYMI: £35,000: PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP : Semi Senior Accountant London (Central), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TKQ3RL
- LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Adolescent Social Worker and Senior Social WorkersHigher salary tier applies to senior social workers: LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH: Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker with the skills to engage and make a difference in the lives of young people and help them? London (South)http://dlvr.it/TKQ3Lr
- Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds
About 14% of premature deaths in England attributable to unhealthy food, the most among surveyed countries Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF) increases the risk of an early death, according to a international study that has reignited calls for a crackdown on UPF. Each 10% extra intake of UPF, such as bread, cakes and… Read more: Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds - Being shouted at by parents can alter child’s brain, experts tell UK MPs
Meeting will hear how exposure to verbal abuse leads to biological changes and can make mental ill-health likelier Being shouted at by their parents reshapes children’s brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships, MPs will hear on Monday. Verbal abuse by adults can leave children unable to… Read more: Being shouted at by parents can alter child’s brain, experts tell UK MPs - North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for first time, several media report
Moscow and Pyongyang until now had responded vaguely to the South Korean and Western claims of the troop deployment.http://dlvr.it/TKPxQn - Israeli strikes hit Beirut for the third time since November ceasefire
Israeli jets have bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. This marks the third Israeli strike on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was reached in November.http://dlvr.it/TKPxQV - Latest news bulletin | April 27th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.http://dlvr.it/TKPxPL - Latest news bulletin | April 27th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.http://dlvr.it/TKPWbB - At least 25 dead and hundreds injured following massive explosion at Iranian port
A large blast shook the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, causing extensive material damage and injuring roughly 800 people. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.http://dlvr.it/TKPWb4 - Several people killed after car rams into street festival crowd in Canada
A 30-year-old Vancouver man was arrested after driving into a crowd at a festival celebrating Filipino culture.http://dlvr.it/TKPWZ2 - What’s New on Netflix UK This Week: Netflix’s ‘Havoc’, ‘YOU’ and ‘Indiana Jones’
ICYMI: 43 new movies and TV shows were added to Netflix UK this week.http://dlvr.it/TKPP4Y - Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing
ICYMI: University College Cork – School of English and Digital Humanities – College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Salary: €83,079 to €111,829 – please see adverthttp://dlvr.it/TKPHbn - METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE: Programme ManagerICYMI: The starting salary is £90,336, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE: The post holder will work flexibly and delivering IT solutions into the DDaT and Change portfolios. Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshirehttp://dlvr.it/TKPHbh
- York Minster hosts controversial metal concert as threatened protests fail to materialise
UK News: Cheering crowd at 800-year-old cathedral enjoy Plague of Angels gig, which had been branded an ‘outright insult’ Protests at one of the most controversial concerts of the year failed to materialise on Friday evening, as a metal act performed to a cheering crowd of 1,400 people at York Minster. The 800-year-old cathedral hosted… Read more: York Minster hosts controversial metal concert as threatened protests fail to materialise - US food delivery app DoorDash offers to buy UK rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn
UK News: The London-based company, the second largest food deliver app in the UK, said no ‘firm offer’ had been made yet DoorDash is offering to buy its UK-based rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn (£2.7bn), Deliveroo said on Friday. Deliveroo said that its board was in talks with DoorDash over the offer and that a firm… Read more: US food delivery app DoorDash offers to buy UK rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn - Counter-terror police called in for Leeds incident that left two women seriously injured
A crossbow and firearm were found at the scene in Headingley and a man was detained with a self-inflicted injury Counter-terrorism police have been called in after two women were seriously injured in Leeds and a crossbow and a gun were seized by police, while a male suspect with a self-inflicted injury was arrested. West… Read more: Counter-terror police called in for Leeds incident that left two women seriously injured - Letter by high-profile Titanic survivor sells for record £300,000
Archibald Gracie is known for writing one of the most vivid accounts of the 1912 maritime disaster A letter written by a survivor of the Titanic disaster has sold for a record £300,000 at auction. First-class passenger Col Archibald Gracie wrote The Truth About the Titanic, which described his experience of the 15 April 1912… Read more: Letter by high-profile Titanic survivor sells for record £300,000 - PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP : Semi Senior Accountant£35,000: PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP : Semi Senior Accountant London (Central), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TKPHWf
- Trump doubts Putin is willing to end Ukraine war after meeting Zelenskyy at Pope’s funeral
As the US president departed the pope’s funeral in Rome on Saturday, he expressed fresh scepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon.http://dlvr.it/TKPBzh - Latest news bulletin | April 26th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.http://dlvr.it/TKPBzd - Hundreds of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis’ coffin through historic Rome
Hundreds of thousands mourners took to the streets of Rome today to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral rites reflected his vision of humility and dedication.http://dlvr.it/TKPByn - ‘The People’s Pope’: Five humble moments of Pope Francis’ papacy
The late pontiff sought to bring the Catholic Church closer to the people and break with tradition through symbolic gestures and bold stances on contentious issues.http://dlvr.it/TKNm7w - Iran: Massive explosion in Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas
A large explosion shakes the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, causing extensive material damage and injuring 280 people, according to local media. The cause of the blast is not yet known.http://dlvr.it/TKNm75 - Latest news bulletin | April 26th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.http://dlvr.it/TKNm6B - What’s New on Netflix UK This Week: Netflix’s ‘Havoc’, ‘YOU’ and ‘Indiana Jones’
43 new movies and TV shows were added to Netflix UK this week.http://dlvr.it/TKNcPb - Research Associate in Food Systems and Gender Analysis
ICYMI: University of Bristol – Business School Salary: £38,249 to £44,128. Grade I, per annumhttp://dlvr.it/TKNTnv - RESTORE: Senior Fundraising & Communications OfficerICYMI: £28,114: RESTORE: an ambitious and exceptional individual to play a central role in fundraising and engagement, ensuring vital income generation… Oxford, Oxfordshirehttp://dlvr.it/TKNTns
- Scope plans major job cuts, hitting disabled employees hardest
UK News: Charity set to reduce its workforce by more than a fifth this year amid mounting financial pressures Scope expects to cut more than a fifth of its staff this year amid mounting financial pressures, with about a third of those affected to be disabled employees. The disability charity announced a consultation last week… Read more: Scope plans major job cuts, hitting disabled employees hardest - ‘They excavated a nightclub!’: uncovering Black British history beyond London – podcast
UK News: From struggles over miscarriages of justice to groundbreaking music, Lanre Bakare looks at the places and events that shaped Black Britain in the Thatcher years When Guardian arts and culture correspondent Lanre Bakare was growing up, he learned the same Black British history as many of us did. It was a series of… Read more: ‘They excavated a nightclub!’: uncovering Black British history beyond London – podcast - Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing
University College Cork – School of English and Digital Humanities – College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Salary: €83,079 to €111,829 – please see adverthttp://dlvr.it/TKNTkW - METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE: Programme ManagerThe starting salary is £90,336, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE: The post holder will work flexibly and delivering IT solutions into the DDaT and Change portfolios. Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshirehttp://dlvr.it/TKNTkV
- York Minster hosts controversial metal concert as threatened protests fail to materialise
Cheering crowd at 800-year-old cathedral enjoy Plague of Angels gig, which had been branded an ‘outright insult’ Protests at one of the most controversial concerts of the year failed to materialise on Friday evening, as a metal act performed to a cheering crowd of 1,400 people at York Minster. The 800-year-old cathedral hosted a gig… Read more: York Minster hosts controversial metal concert as threatened protests fail to materialise - US food delivery app DoorDash offers to buy UK rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn
The London-based company, the second largest food deliver app in the UK, said no ‘firm offer’ had been made yet DoorDash is offering to buy its UK-based rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn (£2.7bn), Deliveroo said on Friday. Deliveroo said that its board was in talks with DoorDash over the offer and that a firm offer had… Read more: US food delivery app DoorDash offers to buy UK rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn - Police plane crashes into sea in Thailand, killing all six officers on board
Police say they don’t know why the plane crashed but are gathering data from the aircraft’s black box.http://dlvr.it/TKNN0y - Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The killing and ensuing five-day search leading to Mangione’s arrest rattled the business community, with some health insurers deleting photos of executives from their websites and switching to online shareholder meetings.http://dlvr.it/TKNN0x - More than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria into Niger, says rights group
The mass deportations come amid rising tensions between Algeria and its southern neighbours, all now led by military juntas that ousted elected governments previously aligned with Algiers.http://dlvr.it/TKNN0Z - Footage shows Istanbul tremor as aftershocks continue
Moments captured on video show the impact of a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara on 23 April.http://dlvr.it/TKMmyc - High-ranking Russian general killed in suspected car bombing near Moscow
Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik died in a car blast in the city of Balashikha, some 15 kilometres from the Russian capital. Investigators suspect explosives and have opened a criminal investigation.http://dlvr.it/TKMmyT - Mural in Rome questions funeral guests for Pope Francis
A new mural by street artist Laika has appeared near the Vatican, drawing attention for its satirical take on world leaders expected to attend the upcoming funeral of Pope Francis.http://dlvr.it/TKMmxc - Academic English Skills Tutor
ICYMI: Study Group – Leeds International Study Centre and Leeds Beckett International Study Centre Salary: Up to £36,662 per annumhttp://dlvr.it/TKMNbp - WYCOMBE ABBEY SCHOOL CHANGZHOU: Teacher of MathsICYMI: Competitive + full benefits package: WYCOMBE ABBEY SCHOOL CHANGZHOU: Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular links and ensure a cohesive learning experience. No.9 Huanhu North Road, Wujin District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. Chinahttp://dlvr.it/TKMNbn
- A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right
UK News: Working for Hope Not Hate, I infiltrated an extremist organisation, befriended its members and got to work investigating their political connections Charlie, the leader of a white nationalist group, leaned over the sticky pub table. He pointed a big finger at me and locked eyes. “You better not turn out to be an… Read more: A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right - Will rising child poverty be Labour’s legacy? – Politics Weekly UK
UK News: The government began to roll out its free breakfast club scheme this week as part of plans to help struggling families. But with predictions that child poverty could increase by the end of this parliament, how serious is Labour about tackling the problem? John Harris hears from a headteacher, and speaks to our… Read more: Will rising child poverty be Labour’s legacy? – Politics Weekly UK - Research Associate in Food Systems and Gender Analysis
University of Bristol – Business School Salary: £38,249 to £44,128. Grade I, per annumhttp://dlvr.it/TKMNWc - RESTORE: Senior Fundraising & Communications Officer£28,114: RESTORE: an ambitious and exceptional individual to play a central role in fundraising and engagement, ensuring vital income generation… Oxford, Oxfordshirehttp://dlvr.it/TKMNWb
- Scope plans major job cuts, hitting disabled employees hardest
Charity set to reduce its workforce by more than a fifth this year amid mounting financial pressures Scope expects to cut more than a fifth of its staff this year amid mounting financial pressures, with about a third of those affected to be disabled employees. The disability charity announced a consultation last week over plans… Read more: Scope plans major job cuts, hitting disabled employees hardest - ‘They excavated a nightclub!’: uncovering Black British history beyond London – podcast
From struggles over miscarriages of justice to groundbreaking music, Lanre Bakare looks at the places and events that shaped Black Britain in the Thatcher years When Guardian arts and culture correspondent Lanre Bakare was growing up, he learned the same Black British history as many of us did. It was a series of singular events:… Read more: ‘They excavated a nightclub!’: uncovering Black British history beyond London – podcast - At least 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza
At least 50 Palestinians, mostly women and children were killed and dozens more were injured on Thursday as Israel ramps up its offensives across the enclave.http://dlvr.it/TKMG3F - Allies asked Kyiv ‘not to provoke Russia’ during Crimea annexation, Mejlis leader tells Euronews
Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine didn’t fight for Crimea 11 years ago “when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired” is both disrespectful and false, Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis told Euronews.http://dlvr.it/TKMG3D - Latest news bulletin | April 24th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.http://dlvr.it/TKMG2F - Zelenskyy cuts South Africa trip short after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv
The Ukrainian president held talks with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria before leaving the country.http://dlvr.it/TKLc86 - Israel observes Holocaust Remembrance Day with nationwide silence
Israel came to a standstill on Thursday as a two-minute siren sounded across the country to honour the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.http://dlvr.it/TKLc7Y - French prime minister shocked by daughter’s school abuse revelation
François Bayrou denies knowing about abuse allegations at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram during his time as education minister in the 1990s.http://dlvr.it/TKLc5Q - Police officers who fail background checks to be automatically sacked
UK News: Move designed to restore public confidence will give police chiefs stronger powers to get rid of rogue officers in England and Wales Police officers in England and Wales who fail background checks will be automatically sacked under rules coming into force to improve confidence in policing. Measures will be introduced to parliament on… Read more: Police officers who fail background checks to be automatically sacked - The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast
UK News: A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reports On paper it does not sound like something that would spark nationwide interest. Last week the UK supreme court gave its judgment on a case brought by a women’s group against the Scottish government over the Gender Representation… Read more: The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast - Coin Street Community Builders : Non-Executive Board MembersICYMI: Unremunerated: Coin Street Community Builders : Advise on governance, strategy and connectivity, whilst ensuring we stay true to our values, mission and community purpose. Waterloo and North Southwarkhttp://dlvr.it/TKLBGY
- Lecturer in Creative Writing
ICYMI: Northeastern University London Salary: £40,847 to £45,949http://dlvr.it/TKLBDt - Academic English Skills Tutor
Study Group – Leeds International Study Centre and Leeds Beckett International Study Centre Salary: Up to £36,662 per annumhttp://dlvr.it/TKLB8V - WYCOMBE ABBEY SCHOOL CHANGZHOU: Teacher of MathsCompetitive + full benefits package: WYCOMBE ABBEY SCHOOL CHANGZHOU: Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular links and ensure a cohesive learning experience. No.9 Huanhu North Road, Wujin District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. Chinahttp://dlvr.it/TKLB8T
- A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right
Working for Hope Not Hate, I infiltrated an extremist organisation, befriended its members and got to work investigating their political connections Charlie, the leader of a white nationalist group, leaned over the sticky pub table. He pointed a big finger at me and locked eyes. “You better not turn out to be an infiltrator for… Read more: A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right - Will rising child poverty be Labour’s legacy? – Politics Weekly UK
The government began to roll out its free breakfast club scheme this week as part of plans to help struggling families. But with predictions that child poverty could increase by the end of this parliament, how serious is Labour about tackling the problem? John Harris hears from a headteacher, and speaks to our political editor,… Read more: Will rising child poverty be Labour’s legacy? – Politics Weekly UK - Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood in move that threatens largest opposition party
Jordan is a close Western ally that has long been seen as a bastion of stability in the often volatile Middle East.http://dlvr.it/TKL3RN - Protests erupt in cities across India after at least 26 killed in Kashmir shooting
While senior ministers and Indian officials have not yet provided details of the attack a large section of Indian media blamed Pakistan without citing evidence.http://dlvr.it/TKL3RK - Pope Francis lies in state as Vatican begins 3 days of public mourning
The bells of St Peter’s tolled on Wednesday as Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St Peter’s Basilica, beginning three days of public mourning.http://dlvr.it/TKL3R7 - Indian authorities hunt Kashmir shooters as Modi cuts Saudi trip short
There is still no indication of who carried out one of the worst recent attacks to hit the restive disputed region.http://dlvr.it/TKKQQm - Trump and Zelenskyy among world leaders planning to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among the various world leaders who will attend the funeral in Rome on Saturday.http://dlvr.it/TKKQQk - US judge slams Trump administration for ‘bad faith’ in deportation case
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is still being held in El Salvador despite the US government’s admission that he was deported due to an ‘administrative error’.http://dlvr.it/TKKQQ6 - Teaching Associate (Part Time, Fixed Term)
ICYMI: University of Cambridge – Student Admissions & Access Salary: £35,116 to £45,413 pro ratahttp://dlvr.it/TKK1GL - COMPETITION & MARKETS AUTHORITY: Business and Financial AdviserICYMI: £61,575 – £69,238: COMPETITION & MARKETS AUTHORITY: You will be joining an ambitious and purpose driven organisation at a time of significant change. Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Manchesterhttp://dlvr.it/TKK1Dj
- ‘The people’s pope’: what the papers say about the death of Pope Francis
UK News: Pope Francis, an outsider Jesuit pontiff from Argentina, is being mourned across the globe – here is the front-page reaction in Britain The death of Pope Francis has reverberated around the world, with the Catholic leader remembered by millions as a Jesuit pontiff who pushed for social and economic justice. Here is how… Read more: ‘The people’s pope’: what the papers say about the death of Pope Francis - More British households struggling with bills will resort to energy theft, campaigners say
UK News: Annual value of gas and electricity stolen from Great Britain’s grids already estimated at £1.5bn * ‘Honest folk are paying for this’: the fight against Britain’s billion-pound energy heist The number of British households stealing about £1.5bn of gas and electricity every year is expected to rise as energy bill bad debts continue… Read more: More British households struggling with bills will resort to energy theft, campaigners say - Lecturer in Creative Writing
Northeastern University London Salary: £40,847 to £45,949http://dlvr.it/TKK18j - Coin Street Community Builders : Non-Executive Board MembersUnremunerated: Coin Street Community Builders : Advise on governance, strategy and connectivity, whilst ensuring we stay true to our values, mission and community purpose. Waterloo and North Southwarkhttp://dlvr.it/TKK18h
- The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast
A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reports On paper it does not sound like something that would spark nationwide interest. Last week the UK supreme court gave its judgment on a case brought by a women’s group against the Scottish government over the Gender Representation on Public… Read more: The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast - Police officers who fail background checks to be automatically sacked
Move designed to restore public confidence will give police chiefs stronger powers to get rid of rogue officers in England and Wales Police officers in England and Wales who fail background checks will be automatically sacked under rules coming into force to improve confidence in policing. Measures will be introduced to parliament on Wednesday that… Read more: Police officers who fail background checks to be automatically sacked - Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship
Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris.http://dlvr.it/TKJtpH - At least 20 tourists killed as gunmen open fire in India-controlled Kashmir, police say
Kashmir has seen a spate of targeted killings of Hindus, including immigrant workers from Indian states, after New Delhi ended the region’s semi-autonomous status in 2019.http://dlvr.it/TKJtnj - Vance and Modi hail positive US-India trade talks amid Trump tariff threat
The US is India’s main trading partner and their bilateral trade stood at €113bln in 2024, with a €39.9bln surplus in favour of New Delhi.http://dlvr.it/TKJtnF - Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 14 and destroy bulldozers need to clear rubble
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes. The military says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas because the group operates in densely populated areas.http://dlvr.it/TKJGSQ - Australians begin to cast ballots in early voting ahead of 3 May general elections
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton cancelled campaign events out of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday.http://dlvr.it/TKJGSN - Russia’s Easter truce in Ukraine was a ‘charm offensive’ for Trump, France says
France’s foreign minister said the ceasefire declared by Moscow was aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from getting ‘impatient and angry’.http://dlvr.it/TKJGRN - London Gatwick is UK’s worst airport for flight delays, figures show
UK News: CAA data shows flights departed more than 23 minutes late last year, with Birmingham and Manchester second and third-worst London Gatwick is the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, official figures showed, with air traffic control issues blamed for continuing disruption. In 2024, flights departed on average more than 23 minutes late from… Read more: London Gatwick is UK’s worst airport for flight delays, figures show
