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Burnham’s technical education plans will ‘hit the skids’ without schools funding, unions warn (cloned)
The UK’s largest teaching union has warned that Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to give technical and academic education equal status will fail unless schools receive significant extra investment. Burnham recently announced proposals to introduce technical subjects for 14-year-old pupils from September 2028, aiming to tackle youth unemployment and continue decades of government efforts to…
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Judge finds Met guilty of racism because black officers are more likely to have promotions cancelled
A judge has ruled that the Metropolitan Police acted in a racially discriminatory manner, finding that black officers within the force are more likely than their colleagues to have promotions rescinded. The ruling adds to a long-running series of findings and allegations concerning institutional racism within the Met, reigniting scrutiny of the force’s internal culture…
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Bloc Party dance through heartbreak on new single ‘Now We Can’t Be Friends’ and announce UK record store tour
Bloc Party have released a new single, “Now We Can’t Be Friends”, and announced a run of UK record store shows ahead of their seventh studio album, “Anatomy Of A Brief Romance”, due out on 11 September. The synth-driven track finds frontman Kele Okereke singing about running into an ex on the dancefloor after a…
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Badenoch warns nimbys: Let prisons be built near your homes
Kemi Badenoch has called on the public to accept new prisons being built in their local areas, warning that widespread “nimby” opposition is a barrier to expanding capacity. Her comments come amid a political row over Labour’s plan to release around 6,000 offenders early from September, which new prime minister Andy Burnham has since paused…
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Video appears to show someone kicking sea lion in California; authorities investigating
A video appearing to show a person kicking a sea lion on a California beach has prompted an investigation by wildlife authorities. The incident matters because sea lions are protected marine mammals, and deliberately disturbing or harming them can carry legal consequences. Officials are reviewing the footage to identify the person involved and establish what…
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Anatomy of a Scene: The princess bakes the love cake in ‘Donkey Skin’
The article text supplied for this piece is not available — what was provided consists only of the website’s navigation menu and header links (Music, Film, Travel, Art, News, Shop, Mailing List) rather than the actual article content. As a result, no factual summary of the piece about Jacques Demy’s 1970 film “Donkey Skin” (Peau…
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Believe it or not, AI is creating more opportunities in skilled trades
The article’s full text is unavailable because access was denied, so its arguments and evidence cannot be independently summarised. Based on the title, it appears to argue that artificial intelligence is increasing demand or creating new opportunities for skilled-trade workers. No supporting details, statistics, examples or author conclusions were provided in the accessible text. Any…
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Trump to meet with Zelenskyy, Netanyahu. And, TPS holders could soon face deportation
Donald Trump is holding separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 28 July 2026, held around the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a strong advocate in Washington for both Ukraine and Israel. His death leaves a notable gap in support for both countries, and the meetings…
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Fauci’s private diaries reportedly claim credit for lockdown decisions
Newly disclosed private diary entries attributed to Dr Anthony Fauci reportedly show him privately taking credit for lockdown-style measures introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic, appearing to contradict his repeated public statements that he never personally recommended such restrictions. The disclosure reignited debate in the United States over Fauci’s true influence on pandemic policy, fuelling wider…
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French navy fires warning shots near Tory MP filming Channel crossings
Chris Philp, the Conservative shadow home secretary, said he was aboard a fishing vessel in the English Channel observing small boat crossings while being interviewed by the BBC when a French naval warship approached and fired warning shots nearby. He described the episode as an apparent attempt at intimidation during a trip intended to let…