46 h. ago Teachers balloted for strike action over ‘excessive’ workloads

It comes after the EIS union found 44% of teachers work an additional seven unpaid hours in a typical week.

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3 d. ago Teaching union to hold contested leadership election after facing legal action

Neil Butler, the NASUWT's national officer for Wales, is running against Matt Wrack, the former leader of the Fire Brigades Union, for the position

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4 d. ago ‘Excessive workload’ means 44% of teachers work extra day every week, says union

A survey by the EIS found 44.3% of teachers work an additional seven hours – while 11.5% do an additional 15 hours each week.

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5 d. ago Poland presidential election 2025: rightwing candidate Karol Nawrocki wins as Rafał Trzaskowski concedes election – live

Nawrocki’s victory over Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski is a blow to Donald Tusk’s pro-EU Polish governmentNawrocki wins presidential election runoff in blow to TuskAnalysis: Nawrocki win threatens Poland’s standing in EuropePresident of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has said she expects “very good cooperation” to continue between the EU and Poland under the presidency of newly elected Karol Nawrocki.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, she said:I’m confident that the EU will continue its very good cooperation with Poland. We are all stronger together in our community of peace, democracy, and values. So let us work to ensure the security and prosperity of our common home.I congratulate Karol Nawrocki on his election as Polish President. I believe that under his leadership, Poland will continue to develop its democratic and pro-western orientation and that our countries will continue mutually beneficial cooperation. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Poland presidential election 2025: rightwing candidate Karol Nawrocki wins, official results show – live

Nawrocki’s victory over Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski is a blow to Donald Tusk’s pro-EU Polish governmentPoland: rightwing candidate Karol Nawrocki ahead in presidential election runoffPresident of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has said she expects “very good cooperation” to continue between the EU and Poland under the presidency of newly elected Karol Nawrocki.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, she said:I’m confident that the EU will continue its very good cooperation with Poland. We are all stronger together in our community of peace, democracy, and values. So let us work to ensure the security and prosperity of our common home.I congratulate Karol Nawrocki on his election as Polish President. I believe that under his leadership, Poland will continue to develop its democratic and pro-western orientation and that our countries will continue mutually beneficial cooperation. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Father dragged away from his dying daughter's hospital bedside by police faces legal bill of up to £100,000 after losing wrongful arrest case

Dr Rashid Abbasi had brought a civil claim against Northumbria Police for wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, and assault and battery after the incident at Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.

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8 d. ago Keir Starmer faces calls to SACK top legal adviser Lord Hermer after peer apologises for 'clumsy' speech comparing calls for UK to quit ECHR to early Nazi ideology

In an astonishing speech last night Lord Hermer, the Attorney General, hit out at right wing MPs and the media for being behind a 'siren song' pushing for Britain to drop international law.

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2 w. ago Teachers and doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay rise announcement

The British Medical Association, the union representing doctors, has said the pay rise does not go far enough in restoring historical pay freezes.

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2 w. ago Labour STILL cannot decide what a woman is: Weeks after trans ruling, party axes women's conference to avoid protests

Labour last night scrapped its annual women's conference rather than face legal challenges and protests if it continued to admit transgender women.

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2 w. ago Rebekah Vardy puts on a brave face while supporting her husband Jamie at his football match after £1.4M payout for Coleen Rooney's legal costs

Rebekah Vardy appeared to be putting her recent drama behind her as she shared a sweet kiss with her husband Jamie at his football match this weekend.

Economics

2 w. ago Union sparks criticism after urging teachers to bring Palestine struggle into schools

The National Education Union (NEU) encouraged teachers to hold a day of action at schools on Thursday to highlight 'the Palestinian struggle for freedom'.

Culture

3 w. ago Will Israel get booed? Why is Estonia's entry getting everyone so riled up? What's the one colour contestants should avoid? Everything you need to know about tonight's show

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will hold its grand final tonight - and there are already plenty of controversies for fans to get their teeth into.

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3 w. ago Ignoring traffic sign could see drivers hit with £1,000 fine and a ban

Drivers need to be familiar with road sign meaning as they could face legal issues, fines, and even a driving ban if they ignore a traffic sign or road marking

Economics

3 w. ago UK faces legal challenge over asylum seekers’ deportations to Bulgaria

Deportees face inhumane treatment and torture, say lawyers contesting Labour’s migration policyThe UK government’s migration plans are facing an imminent challenge this week, with lawyers seeking to overturn deportations to Bulgaria due to allegations of brutal conditions faced by migrants and asylum seekers in the country.There have been more than 24,000 returns – both enforced and voluntary – from Britain since Labour’s election victory in July 2024, according to government figures. More than 200 people were returned to Bulgaria in 2024. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sussan Ley elected first female Liberal party leader, narrowly defeating Angus Taylor in ballot

Ley elected 29 votes to 25 votes over the former shadow treasurer, with Ted O’Brien elected deputy leaderAustralia news live: latest politics updatesSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley has become Australia’s first female opposition leader, beating Angus Taylor in the race for the Liberal leadership.Smashed in the 3 May federal election, Liberal MPs met to elect a new leadership team at Parliament House on Tuesday morning, without Peter Dutton, the former leader who lost his seat in the historic drubbing. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Britain's largest teaching union says trans women MUST be allowed to use ladies' toilets in schools

The Left-wing National Education Union (NEU) resolved on Saturday to campaign for trans teachers to continue to choose toilets according to 'gender identity'.

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4 w. ago Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid turmoil in nation's legal system

Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight in battles faced by the nation's legal system

Society

last month John Fetterman reduced a female staffer to tears with outburst of ‘why does everyone hate me!’ at teachers’ union meeting

Staffer reportedly ended meeting after senator slammed his hands on his desk, questioning why ‘everybody is mad at me’

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