2 h. ago Labour accused of 'educational vandalism' as it moves to 'dumb down' curriculum by scrapping flagship Tory drive towards 'tough' GCSEs in favour of 'Mickey Mouse' subjects

In proposals announced tomorrow, Labour will cut GCSE exams, simplify primary school tests and scrap a drive against 'Mickey Mouse' subjects.

Events

3 h. ago American Airlines announces cuts to management at its Texas headquarters

American Airlines has announced plans to cut a small number of management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas

Politics

3 h. ago Government announces plan to cut GCSE exam time by up to three hours

The final curriculum review report, commissioned by Labour last year, has recommended exam volume at key stage 4 be reduced by 10%.

Politics

31 h. ago Canada’s Liberal party says budget of ‘sacrifice’ needed to avoid recession

Country set to unveil PM Mark Carney’s spending plan as it battles trade war with US and protracted cost of living crisisCanada’s ruling Liberal party has said a budget of “sacrifice” is required to confront both a trade war with the US and a protracted cost of living crisis that threatens to push the country into a recession. But with opposition parties signalling they won’t support the fiscal plans of the prime minister, Mark Carney, a failed parliamentary vote on the budget could plunge the country into another federal election in the coming weeks.The country’s finance minister, François-Philippe Champagne, will on Tuesday unveil a spending plan his government has signalled will include both steep deficits and spending cuts. Few details have leaked ahead of the announcement, which will mark the first substantive look at how Carney plans to avoid a recession while locked in a trade war with the US, Canada’s biggest economic partner. Continue reading...

Economics

37 h. ago Loose Women star Ruth Langsford's future in doubt as 'I don't decide if I work or not'

Former This Morning star Ruth Langsford has hinted at uncertainty over her career after ITV announced plans to axe more than 220 jobs, including cuts to her show, Loose Women

Politics

58 h. ago An American Airlines Boeing 787 to Philadelphia just diverted to London Heathrow after U

An American Airlines Boeing 787 to Philadelphia just diverted to London Heathrow after U-turn over Ireland  airlive

Society

5 d. ago American Airlines announces new direct flights from Edinburgh to New York

American Airlines has announced a new direct route between Edinburgh and New York.

Politics

7 d. ago The US companies cutting jobs as Amazon slashes 14,000 positions and UPS announces more layoffs

It's a tough time for the job market

Politics

9 d. ago Iceland makes major change to UK stores with pensioners to benefit

Iceland has announced it will be cutting the price on hundreds of products

Politics

1 week ago Iceland makes major change to 250 products that will benefit anyone over 60

Iceland has announced it will cut the price of hundreds of products loved by over-60s in a major change to its UK stores

Politics

2 w. ago A plane returned to a Nebraska airport over fear someone was trying to break into the cockpit

A plane traveling from Omaha, Nebraska, to Los Angeles made an emergency landing after pilots mistakenly thought someone was trying to breach the cockpit

Politics

2 w. ago American Airlines plane makes emergency landing over fears 9/11

A SkyWest flight contracted with American Airlines was forced to return to a Nebraska airport after crew began banging on the cockpit doors.

Politics

2 w. ago Lorraine star announces show exit after devastating ITV cuts

Lorraine star Dr Hilary Jones has announced his departure from the ITV show after almost 40 years on our screens

Culture

2 w. ago False alarm on American Airlines after pilots thought someone was trying to break into the cockpit

American Airlines says pilots aboard one of its flights mistakenly thought someone was trying to breach the cockpit Monday

Events

2 w. ago Changes to Motability Scheme and welfare cuts could be announced at Budget next month

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make her statement in Parliament on November 26.

Economics

2 w. ago Dr Hilary Jones reveals he is leaving Lorraine amid brutal ITV cuts which have seen its episodes slashed

The GP, 72, has been a regular feature on the morning show - which is facing the brunt of the broadcaster's cuts announced in May - since its inception in 2010.

Politics

2 w. ago New US airline set to launch in 2027 promises private jet luxury ‘for a fraction of the cost’

Florida-based Magnifica Air is aiming to launch scheduled flights using Airbus planes refurbed with sofas and bars

Economics

2 w. ago 7 plane passengers fall ill after 'fumes' fill cabin as pilots 'taste something unusual'

An American Airlines flight was forced to turn back to Los Angeles International Airport after seven passengers were left feeling sick from fumes inside the cabin

Politics

2 w. ago American Airlines chaos as flight returns after 'fumes' fill cabin leaving 7 sick

The American Airlines flight AAL274 took off from Los Angeles International Airport was heading to JFK International Airport in New York when it was forced to turn around

Events

3 w. ago Tasha Ghouri slams rude flight attendant for 'laughing' after she explained she was deaf

The Strictly star revealed the American Airlines flight attendant had left her feeling 'uncomfortable' after she politely asked him to repeat himself.

Politics