Here are some of the top UK news stories today, June 19, 2023:
- NHS nurses strike in England could reach ‘end of the road’ this week. Thousands of NHS nurses are set to strike for the third time in as many months, in a dispute over pay and staffing levels. The strikes are due to take place on Wednesday and Thursday, and could have a significant impact on patient care.
- Partygate: Met chief hints at new inquiry after ‘jingle and mingle’ video. The Metropolitan Police has hinted that it could launch a new inquiry into Partygate after a video emerged of Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak attending a “jingle and mingle” event during the COVID-19 lockdown. The video has led to calls for the Prime Minister and Chancellor to resign.
- Student queueing for club died when ‘unsuitable’ screen fell, court hears. A student died when a screen fell on him as he was queuing to get into a nightclub in Manchester. The 20-year-old man, who has not been named, was crushed by the screen, which was not properly secured.
- Johnson’s Partygate lies would have ‘contaminated’ government, MPs told. A committee of MPs has concluded that Boris Johnson’s lies about Partygate would have “contaminated” the government. The committee said that Johnson’s actions had “undermined public trust” in the government.
- Tory mayor resigns after apologising for attending LGBTQ+ event. The Conservative mayor of a town in England has resigned after apologising for attending an LGBTQ+ event. The mayor, who has not been named, said that he had attended the event to “show support for the community”.
These are just a few of the top UK news stories today. For more news, please visit the websites of the news organizations listed above.
- Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy (Education) x 2
King’s College London – Philosophy Salary: £44,355 to £51,735 per annum, including London Weighting Allowancehttp://dlvr.it/TL3hmR - OFFICE & THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE: Policy and Partnerships Manager£50,088 per annum rising to 59,703 per annum, plus a generous Local Government Pension: OFFICE & THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE: This is an exciting opportunity to support delivery of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s five-year Police and Crime Plan. Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshirehttp://dlvr.it/TL3hmQ
- New AI test can predict which men will benefit from prostate cancer drug
Artificial intelligence tool determines best candidates to take abiraterone, which can halve risk of death from disease Doctors have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can predict which men with prostate cancer will benefit from a drug that halves the risk of dying. Abiraterone has been described as a “gamechanger” treatment for the disease, which… Read more: New AI test can predict which men will benefit from prostate cancer drug - Vet complaint process in UK often ‘stacked against pet owners’
Consumer group Which? says owners are put off complaining and system for doing so is not fit for purpose Britain’s pet owners often face an uphill struggle when they are unhappy with their vet because the industry’s complaints system is not fit for purpose, according to a leading consumer body. The findings from Which? that… Read more: Vet complaint process in UK often ‘stacked against pet owners’ - China launches spacecraft it says will collect samples from asteroid near Mars
China earlier returned rock samples from the moon’s far side back to Earth in a historic mission and has welcomed international cooperation.http://dlvr.it/TL3Y1X - Israel approves construction of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank
The expansion will include the legalisation of outposts already established by Israeli settlers without official Israeli government approval.http://dlvr.it/TL3Y1M - Benjamin Netanyahu accepts US’ latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israeli media say
It comes after Middle East envoy Witkoff said earlier this week that he was optimistic about brokering an agreement to end more than 19 months of war in Gaza.http://dlvr.it/TL3Xc7 - Benjamin Netanyahu accepts US’ latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israeli media say
It comes after Middle East envoy Witkoff said earlier this week that he was optimistic about brokering an agreement to end more than 19 months of war in Gaza.http://dlvr.it/TL3Xc7 - Latest news bulletin | May 29th – Morning
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/TL2vkr - Elon Musk leaves Trump administration and DOGE government cost-cutting agency
Musk said on X he hoped the DOGE mission would only “strengthen over time” and become a “way of life in the government” as he announced his stepping back from the cost-cutting agency created under the Trump administration.http://dlvr.it/TL2vkm - US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs
The New York-based US Court of International Trade delivered the ruling dealing a crucial blow to President Trump’s signature set of economic policies which have rattled global markets, frustrated trade partners and raised fears of growing inflation.http://dlvr.it/TL2vjN - Lecturer (Education) in Contemporary Irish Literature
ICYMI: Queen’s University Belfast – Languages, Literature and Culture Salary: £45,349 to £62,695http://dlvr.it/TL2gyg - The National Lottery Heritage Fund: Marketing and Communications Manager (Wales)ICYMI: £33,564 to £39,869 (R3): The National Lottery Heritage Fund: We are currently recruiting for a permanent full time Marketing & Communications Manager based in our Cardiff office with Hybrid working. The Heritage Fund Office in Cardiffhttp://dlvr.it/TL2gyf
- UK homeowners selling for 4.5% below asking price, survey shows
UK News: Zoopla says more properties came on the market in May than a year ago, giving buyers more choice UK homeowners are agreeing to sell for about £16,000 below the average asking price amid the busiest month for home sales since the pandemic boom, according to a leading property website. House sales have climbed… Read more: UK homeowners selling for 4.5% below asking price, survey shows - ‘Remote purchase’ fraud in UK surges as customers tricked into disclosing passcodes
UK News: Banks say every day 7,000 incidents take place where scammers get people to disclose unique set of numbers Banks are reporting a surge in a type of fraud where customers are tricked into disclosing online login passcodes they are sent, which has helped to fuel a 22% jump in crimes where scammers go… Read more: ‘Remote purchase’ fraud in UK surges as customers tricked into disclosing passcodes - ‘Jury is still out’ on US-Iran nuclear talks outcome, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi
Although it remains to be seen whether a deal will be reached, the ongoing discussions between Washington and Tehran are a positive sign, according to Rafael Grossi.http://dlvr.it/TL2WVY - ‘Jury is still out’ on US-Iran nuclear talks outcome, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi
Although it remains to be seen whether a deal will be reached, the ongoing discussions between Washington and Tehran are a positive sign, according to Rafael Grossi.http://dlvr.it/TL2WVY - Latest news bulletin | May 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/TL2WVC - IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to revisit Ukraine and Russia imminently
Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, briefed a few journalists attending a seminar at the Vienna-based agency.http://dlvr.it/TL2WSq - Israeli troops fire near overwhelmed aid centre in Gaza
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, chosen by Israel and backed by the US, lost control of an aid distribution centre as it was overrun by Palestinians.http://dlvr.it/TL1sSH - Latest news bulletin | May 28th – Morning
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/TL1sRL - Will Netanyahu bow to pressure from his allies? – podcast
UK News: Israel’s allies are beginning to change their rhetoric on Gaza, but will any action follow? Patrick Wintour reports “We must call this what it is. It is extremism. It is dangerous. It is repellent. It is monstrous.” Last week, the words of British foreign secretary, David Lammy, in the House of Commons on… Read more: Will Netanyahu bow to pressure from his allies? – podcast - Dozens injured as car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool FC victory parade – video
UK News: Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade descended into chaos on Monday evening after a car collided with pedestrians in the city centre leaving nearly 50 people injured including children. A British man believed to be the driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene of the collision in the heart of the… Read more: Dozens injured as car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool FC victory parade – video - PUBLICJOBS: Head of EnterpriseICYMI: competitive salary: PUBLICJOBS: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council performs a significant role in shaping the strategic vision of the County. It provides a diverse, comprehensi… Ireland (IE)http://dlvr.it/TL1cp2
- Lecturer (Education) in Contemporary Irish Literature
Queen’s University Belfast – Languages, Literature and Culture Salary: £45,349 to £62,695http://dlvr.it/TL1cjQ - The National Lottery Heritage Fund: Marketing and Communications Manager (Wales)£33,564 to £39,869 (R3): The National Lottery Heritage Fund: We are currently recruiting for a permanent full time Marketing & Communications Manager based in our Cardiff office with Hybrid working. The Heritage Fund Office in Cardiffhttp://dlvr.it/TL1cjP
- UK homeowners selling for 4.5% below asking price, survey shows
Zoopla says more properties came on the market in May than a year ago, giving buyers more choice UK homeowners are agreeing to sell for about £16,000 below the average asking price amid the busiest month for home sales since the pandemic boom, according to a leading property website. House sales have climbed by 6%… Read more: UK homeowners selling for 4.5% below asking price, survey shows - ‘Remote purchase’ fraud in UK surges as customers tricked into disclosing passcodes
Banks say every day 7,000 incidents take place where scammers get people to disclose unique set of numbers Banks are reporting a surge in a type of fraud where customers are tricked into disclosing online login passcodes they are sent, which has helped to fuel a 22% jump in crimes where scammers go shopping using… Read more: ‘Remote purchase’ fraud in UK surges as customers tricked into disclosing passcodes - NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut public media funding
The lawsuit alleges that Trump is acting to contravene the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private non-profit corporation set up to distribute federal funding to NPR and PBS, which is intended to insulate the system from political interference.http://dlvr.it/TL1SmN - Trump administration asks federal agencies to cancel $100 mln in contracts for Harvard
President Donald Trump has railed against Harvard, the US’s oldest and wealthiest university, calling it a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.http://dlvr.it/TL1SmK - France’s National Assembly adopts bill to legalise assisted dying on first reading
The bill, which received 305 votes in favour and 199 against, will be sent to the Senate for further debate but a definitive vote on the measure could take months.http://dlvr.it/TL1Slc - New US-backed aid distribution system opens in Gaza amid UN concerns
The organisation said it begun its first distribution of aid after a nearly three-month Israeli blockade on the enclave.http://dlvr.it/TL0p2t - Latest news bulletin | May 27th – Morning
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/TL0p1t - Trump honours veterans and fallen soldiers in Memorial Day ceremony
US President Donald Trump honoured US soldiers who died in combat in a ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, calling them “America’s best and bravest”.http://dlvr.it/TL0p18 - GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Responsible Individual, Children’s HomesICYMI: £61,174 – £66,223 per annum : GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: We’re looking for a highly skilled, experienced senior leader to fulfil the requirements of our appointed and bespoke Responsible Individual (RI). Gloucestershirehttp://dlvr.it/TL0YcX
- Plans for NHS staff to restrain those in mental health crisis ‘dangerous’, medics say
UK News: Royal College of Psychiatrists and British Medical Association among those saying risks mean police must always attend Plans for NHS staff to restrain and detain people experiencing a mental health crisis, instead of the police doing so, are “dangerous”, doctors, nurses and psychiatrists have warned. The former prime minister Theresa May has proposed… Read more: Plans for NHS staff to restrain those in mental health crisis ‘dangerous’, medics say - Men and women getting skin cancer in different parts of the body – study
UK News: With cases expected to rise again this year, analysis from Cancer Research UK finds men’s torsos more susceptible, while for women it’s the lower limbs Areas of the body most likely to develop skin cancer vary between men and women, research has found, as cases of melanoma are expected to rise this year.… Read more: Men and women getting skin cancer in different parts of the body – study - Will Netanyahu bow to pressure from his allies? – podcast
Israel’s allies are beginning to change their rhetoric on Gaza, but will any action follow? Patrick Wintour reports “We must call this what it is. It is extremism. It is dangerous. It is repellent. It is monstrous.” Last week, the words of British foreign secretary, David Lammy, in the House of Commons on Israeli cabinet… Read more: Will Netanyahu bow to pressure from his allies? – podcast - Dozens injured as car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool FC victory parade – video
Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade descended into chaos on Monday evening after a car collided with pedestrians in the city centre leaving nearly 50 people injured including children. A British man believed to be the driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene of the collision in the heart of the city, after… Read more: Dozens injured as car ploughs into crowd at Liverpool FC victory parade – video - PUBLICJOBS: Head of Enterprisecompetitive salary: PUBLICJOBS: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council performs a significant role in shaping the strategic vision of the County. It provides a diverse, comprehensi… Ireland (IE)http://dlvr.it/TL0YSX
- India’s Kerala state on high alert as vessel with hazardous chemical cargo sinks
Authorities fear that some of the harmful substances the ship was carrying may have leaked into the sea, posing a risk to local residents and marine life.http://dlvr.it/TL0Pg0 - German police call for further security measures after spate of knife attacks
Two of Germany’s largest police trade unions call for enhanced video surveillance and more staff after a woman at Hamburg Central Station injured 18 people in another knife attack on Friday.http://dlvr.it/TL0Pfw - Latest news bulletin | May 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/TL0Pfb - Cast Aluminium Bistro Table And Chairs SetICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPk
- North Korea detains four officials over naval destroyer debacle
Kim Jong-un last week described the damage to the 5,000-tonne ship as a “criminal act caused by absolute carelessness”.http://dlvr.it/TKzq3n - Red noses and big shoes fill Lima’s streets for Clown Day
Dozens of clowns in oversized shoes, painted faces, and colourful costumes marched through Lima’s streets on Sunday for Peru’s annual Clown Day.http://dlvr.it/TKzq3l - Latest news bulletin | May 26th – Morning
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/TKzq33 - 59 PRODUCTIONS: Lead Project ManagerICYMI: Salary Band: £65,000- £80,000 (C2) : 59 PRODUCTIONS: We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lead Project Manager to join 59 to play a key role in the management of our most ambitious projects. London (Central), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TKzbCC
- Sir Alan Bates given ‘take it or leave it’ offer of less than half his Post Office Horizon claim
UK News: Campaigner calls compensation schemes ‘quasi-kangaroo courts’ after final offer made in response to his appeal Sir Alan Bates, who led the 20-year campaign for justice for post office operators over the Horizon scandal, has revealed he has been handed a “take it or leave it” compensation offer of less than half his original… Read more: Sir Alan Bates given ‘take it or leave it’ offer of less than half his Post Office Horizon claim - Developers face fines as Rayner steps up plans to speed up UK housebuilding
UK News: Councils will get powers to impose ‘delayed home penalty’ under latest government proposals Developers face tens of thousands of pounds in fines if they slow down housebuilding under new powers being granted to councils to help deliver 1.5m homes. Under government proposals, housebuilders will need to commit to a timeframe for construction before… Read more: Developers face fines as Rayner steps up plans to speed up UK housebuilding - GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Responsible Individual, Children’s Homes£61,174 – £66,223 per annum : GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: We’re looking for a highly skilled, experienced senior leader to fulfil the requirements of our appointed and bespoke Responsible Individual (RI). Gloucestershirehttp://dlvr.it/TKzbBH
- Plans for NHS staff to restrain those in mental health crisis ‘dangerous’, medics say
Royal College of Psychiatrists and British Medical Association among those saying risks mean police must always attend Plans for NHS staff to restrain and detain people experiencing a mental health crisis, instead of the police doing so, are “dangerous”, doctors, nurses and psychiatrists have warned. The former prime minister Theresa May has proposed legislation in… Read more: Plans for NHS staff to restrain those in mental health crisis ‘dangerous’, medics say - Men and women getting skin cancer in different parts of the body – study
With cases expected to rise again this year, analysis from Cancer Research UK finds men’s torsos more susceptible, while for women it’s the lower limbs Areas of the body most likely to develop skin cancer vary between men and women, research has found, as cases of melanoma are expected to rise this year. According to… Read more: Men and women getting skin cancer in different parts of the body – study - Latest news bulletin | May 25th – 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/TKzT1P - Venezuela holds legislative and local elections amid opposition boycott calls
Voters are heading to the polls to elect parliamentarians and local governors amid calls from the opposition to boycott the elections. The governor of the disputed Guayana Esequiba region is also up for election.http://dlvr.it/TKzT1M - Latest news bulletin | May 25th – 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/TKzT1C - Cast Aluminium Bistro Table And Chairs SetThe set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKz7ZB
- Latest news bulletin | May 25th – Morning
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/TKz45b - 307 Ukrainian POWs return home on second day of prisoner swap with Russia
Kyiv and Moscow agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners from each side during talks in Istanbul last week.http://dlvr.it/TKz45V - Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar walks across border to Romania
The opposition leader marched to Oradea in an effort to win support from ethnic Hungarians in Romania.http://dlvr.it/TKz45L - What’s New on Netflix UK This Week: ‘Big Mouth’, ‘Fear Street Prom Queen’ and ‘Sirens’
ICYMI: Fear Street: Prom Queen, Big Mouth S8, and Sirens and 27 more titles were added to Netflix UK this week.http://dlvr.it/TKyKM9 - Assistant/Associate/Senior Associate/Full Professor in Computational Linguistics and AI
ICYMI: Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University – Department of Applied Linguistics Salary: Competitive salary in the markethttp://dlvr.it/TKyvvj - PANDEMIC ACTION NETWORK: Executive Assistant (U.K. / Kenya — remote)ICYMI: Competitive salary range will be negotiated; unlimited paid time off with approval: PANDEMIC ACTION NETWORK: Role for well-organized, detail and relationship-oriented person with a passion for managing complexity in fast-paced global environment. London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TKyvvg
- Labour blocks proposal for ‘swift bricks’ in all new homes
UK News: MPs had previously backed Conservative amendment to ask developers to provide hollow bricks for endangered birds Providing every new home with at least one “swift brick” to help endangered cavity-nesting birds has been rejected by Labour at the committee stage of its increasingly controversial planning bill. The amendment to the bill to ask… Read more: Labour blocks proposal for ‘swift bricks’ in all new homes - British students at Harvard report ‘growing anxiety’ over US government attacks
UK News: Trump administration’s effort to ban foreign enrolment could force students to disrupt their studies and careers British and international students at Harvard report “growing anxiety” over their fate, as the Trump administration’s latest attack on the university could force them to disrupt their studies and careers. On Thursday, the administration said it would… Read more: British students at Harvard report ‘growing anxiety’ over US government attacks - 59 PRODUCTIONS: Lead Project ManagerSalary Band: £65,000- £80,000 (C2) : 59 PRODUCTIONS: We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lead Project Manager to join 59 to play a key role in the management of our most ambitious projects. London (Central), London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TKyvrq
- Sir Alan Bates given ‘take it or leave it’ offer of less than half his Post Office Horizon claim
Campaigner calls compensation schemes ‘quasi-kangaroo courts’ after final offer made in response to his appeal Sir Alan Bates, who led the 20-year campaign for justice for post office operators over the Horizon scandal, has revealed he has been handed a “take it or leave it” compensation offer of less than half his original claim. The… Read more: Sir Alan Bates given ‘take it or leave it’ offer of less than half his Post Office Horizon claim - Developers face fines as Rayner steps up plans to speed up UK housebuilding
Councils will get powers to impose ‘delayed home penalty’ under latest government proposals Developers face tens of thousands of pounds in fines if they slow down housebuilding under new powers being granted to councils to help deliver 1.5m homes. Under government proposals, housebuilders will need to commit to a timeframe for construction before they are… Read more: Developers face fines as Rayner steps up plans to speed up UK housebuilding - Latest news bulletin | May 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/TKypYT - President Erdogan met with Syrian interim leader al-Sharaa in Istanbul
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s surprise visit to Istanbul followed his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia.http://dlvr.it/TKypYP - Israel strikes more than 100 targets in the Gaza strip over the past day
Six armed Palestinian men guarding humanitarian trucks – reportedly to prevent them from being looted – were killed by an Israeli drone strike.http://dlvr.it/TKypXz - Latest news bulletin | May 24th – Morning
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/TKyPVS - Justice Department reaches tentative non-prosecution deal with Boeing over 737 Max crashes
Boeing can avoid prosecution over two fatal 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people. The decision drew criticism from crash victims’ families.http://dlvr.it/TKyPV6 - What’s New on Netflix UK This Week: ‘Big Mouth’, ‘Fear Street Prom Queen’ and ‘Sirens’
Fear Street: Prom Queen, Big Mouth S8, and Sirens and 27 more titles were added to Netflix UK this week.http://dlvr.it/TKyKM9 - What’s New on Netflix UK This Week: ‘Big Mouth’, ‘Fear Street Prom Queen’ and ‘Sirens’
Fear Street: Prom Queen, Big Mouth S8, and Sirens and 27 more titles were added to Netflix UK this week.http://dlvr.it/TKyKM9 - Museum exhibition probes possibility of life in space
A fascinating ESA-supported exhibition that explores the question of whether life could exist beyond Earth is has opened at the Natural History Museum in London. http://dlvr.it/TKyKD3 - Associate Professor/Senior Associate Professor/Professor In Language and Health
ICYMI: Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University – Department of Applied Linguistics Salary: Competitive salary in the markethttp://dlvr.it/TKyCwg - DELFONT MACKINTOSH THEATRES: General ManagerICYMI: £60,000 p.a. dependent on experience, plus staff benefits: DELFONT MACKINTOSH THEATRES: An opportunity has become available for a General Manager to join our Operations team. Londonhttp://dlvr.it/TKyCwf
- Kneecap say terror charge is part of ‘witch-hunt’ to prevent Glastonbury gig
UK News: Northern Irish group say charge is ‘political policing’ to stop them speaking out about ‘genocide in Gaza’ The Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap have claimed a campaign is being mounted to prevent their performance at Glastonbury this summer, at a surprise gig staged a day after one of its members was charged with… Read more: Kneecap say terror charge is part of ‘witch-hunt’ to prevent Glastonbury gig - Number of vape shops in England rises by almost 1,200% in a decade
UK News: Research also shows deprived areas have up to 25 times as many bookmakers and pawnbrokers as affluent high streets The number of vape shops on high streets across England has increased by almost 1,200% over the past decade, while deprived areas have up to 25 times as many bookmakers and pawnbrokers as affluent… Read more: Number of vape shops in England rises by almost 1,200% in a decade - Assistant/Associate/Senior Associate/Full Professor in Computational Linguistics and AI
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University – Department of Applied Linguistics Salary: Competitive salary in the markethttp://dlvr.it/TKyCr0 - PANDEMIC ACTION NETWORK: Executive Assistant (U.K. / Kenya — remote)Competitive salary range will be negotiated; unlimited paid time off with approval: PANDEMIC ACTION NETWORK: Role for well-organized, detail and relationship-oriented person with a passion for managing complexity in fast-paced global environment. London (Greater)http://dlvr.it/TKyCqz
- Labour blocks proposal for ‘swift bricks’ in all new homes
MPs had previously backed Conservative amendment to ask developers to provide hollow bricks for endangered birds Providing every new home with at least one “swift brick” to help endangered cavity-nesting birds has been rejected by Labour at the committee stage of its increasingly controversial planning bill. The amendment to the bill to ask every developer… Read more: Labour blocks proposal for ‘swift bricks’ in all new homes - British students at Harvard report ‘growing anxiety’ over US government attacks
Trump administration’s effort to ban foreign enrolment could force students to disrupt their studies and careers British and international students at Harvard report “growing anxiety” over their fate, as the Trump administration’s latest attack on the university could force them to disrupt their studies and careers. On Thursday, the administration said it would revoke Harvard… Read more: British students at Harvard report ‘growing anxiety’ over US government attacks - At least seven Sudanese migrants found dead after being stranded in Libyan desert
Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, and often trying to reach Europe.http://dlvr.it/TKy4hV - DR Congo’s parliament votes to lift immunity of former President Joseph Kabila
Current leader Felix Tshisekedi accuses his predecessor of helping the M23 rebels in the war-torn east of the country, allegations Kabila denies.http://dlvr.it/TKy4hS - Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – 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/TKy4h6 - Russian military hackers target Western aid supply chains to Ukraine, US security agency report says
The hacking effort, attributed to the group Fancy Bear, used tactics such as spearphishing and exploiting weak security in small office networks.http://dlvr.it/TKxS5H - Israeli strikes force mass displacement as Gaza death toll rises
Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive, with strikes hitting a hospital and forcing thousands more to flee.http://dlvr.it/TKxRjb - Israeli strikes force mass displacement as Gaza death toll rises
Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive, with strikes hitting a hospital and forcing thousands more to flee.http://dlvr.it/TKxRjb - Suspect charged with murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington
Elias Rodriguez, 31, was charged with killing Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside an event in Washington on Wednesday. He cited his support for Palestine as the motive.http://dlvr.it/TKxRgQ - Lecturer in Italian Studies
ICYMI: The University of Manchester – Humanities – Modern Languages and Cultures – School of Arts, Languages and Cultures Salary: £41,671 to £42,882 per annum depending on experiencehttp://dlvr.it/TKxBBk - ALLEYNS SCHOOL DULWICH: Sports Coach Maternity Cover (Junior School)ICYMI: We have our own very competitive salary scale: ALLEYNS SCHOOL DULWICH: Alleyn’s are seeking to appoint a Sports Coach to join our exceptional Junior School. Dulwich, South Londonhttp://dlvr.it/TKxBBj
- Shabana Mahmood considers chemical castration for serious sex offenders
UK News: Justice secretary expected to back radical sentencing reforms, including use of libido-suppressing drugs in England and Wales Shabana Mahmood, the lord chancellor, is considering mandatory chemical castration for the most serious sex offenders, according to government sources. The minister’s department is planning to expand a pilot to 20 regions as part of a… Read more: Shabana Mahmood considers chemical castration for serious sex offenders - Sure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds
UK News: New Labour initiative created ‘remarkably long-lasting’ health and education improvements, says report Sure Start children’s centres provided £2 of savings for every £1 in costs, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), prompting calls for the government to look at such services as potentially paying for themselves. The centres, championed by the… Read more: Sure Start centres saved UK government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds - Associate Professor/Senior Associate Professor/Professor In Language and Health
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University – Department of Applied Linguistics Salary: Competitive salary in the markethttp://dlvr.it/TKxB64 - DELFONT MACKINTOSH THEATRES: General Manager£60,000 p.a. dependent on experience, plus staff benefits: DELFONT MACKINTOSH THEATRES: An opportunity has become available for a General Manager to join our Operations team. Londonhttp://dlvr.it/TKxB63
- Kneecap say terror charge is part of ‘witch-hunt’ to prevent Glastonbury gig
Northern Irish group say charge is ‘political policing’ to stop them speaking out about ‘genocide in Gaza’ The Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap have claimed a campaign is being mounted to prevent their performance at Glastonbury this summer, at a surprise gig staged a day after one of its members was charged with a terror… Read more: Kneecap say terror charge is part of ‘witch-hunt’ to prevent Glastonbury gig - Number of vape shops in England rises by almost 1,200% in a decade
Research also shows deprived areas have up to 25 times as many bookmakers and pawnbrokers as affluent high streets The number of vape shops on high streets across England has increased by almost 1,200% over the past decade, while deprived areas have up to 25 times as many bookmakers and pawnbrokers as affluent ones, according… Read more: Number of vape shops in England rises by almost 1,200% in a decade - Botswana calls for deeper trade ties with European Union amid Trump’s tariffs
The foreign minister’s call for more EU-led investment comes amid a 37% trade tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Botswana, one of the hardest-hit nations in Africa.http://dlvr.it/TKx2Vs
