10 h. ago Backlash after New Zealand government scraps rules on incorporating Māori culture in classrooms

Minister says obligations for school boards to ‘give effect’ to the treaty are unfair while critics argue the move will sideline Indigenous educationNew Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi – explained in 30 secondsA plan by New Zealand’s government to scrap a legal requirement on schools to incorporate local Māori culture in classrooms has been condemned by teachers, principals and school boards.Since 2020, school boards have been obligated to “give effect” to the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document signed in 1840 between Māori tribes and the British Crown and instrumental in upholding Māori rights. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness

More than 20 Democrat-led states are challenging a new Trump administration rule designed to block nonprofit and government workers from a student loan cancellation program if federal officials conclude their employer has a “substantial illegal purpose.”

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22 h. ago Telegraph bidder reported for potential breach of editorial independence rules

UK government alerted after RedBird Capital’s boss allegedly threatened to ‘go to war’ with the title’s newsroom The boss of the US private equity group bidding for the Daily Telegraph has been reported to the UK government for potentially breaching rules protecting the newspaper’s editorial independence, after allegedly threatening to “go to war” with the title’s newsroom.The Guardian understands that the independent directors of Telegraph Media Group (TMG) have alerted the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) about supposed comments made by RedBird Capital’s Gerry Cardinale to the Telegraph’s editor, Chris Evans. The government department is thought to be considering if there has been a breach of the legislation. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago American woman tries Toby Carvery for first time and is baffled by 'missing item'

An American woman was excited to try a 'very highly recommended' restaurant that they don't have in the USA- Toby Carvery. But she was left disappointed by one missing item

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47 h. ago Americans try British carvery and can't believe one food item is missing from plate

An American woman was excited to try a 'very highly recommended' restaurant that they don't have in the USA- the one and only Toby Carvery, but she was surprised by one thing

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3 d. ago The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown

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3 d. ago Trump administration blocked from suspending Snap benefits for millions of Americans

One judge issued temporary restraining order while another judge ruled the government must continue to fund program that helps low-income householdsUS politics live – latest updatesTwo federal judges issued back-to-back rulings on Friday in separate cases ordering the Trump administration to use contingency funds to continue paying for food stamps during the government shutdown.A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday afternoon blocked the Trump administration from suspending all food aid for millions of Americans, in a case brought by a group of US cities, non-profit organizations and a trade union. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments

Two federal judges could rule on whether the federal government must continue replenishing SNAP food aid benefits during the shutdown

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4 d. ago Government rules out public inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings

Ministers suggest independent commission set up to investigate deaths related to Troubles could look into 1974 attackMinisters have ruled out establishing a public inquiry into the IRA’s 1974 Birmingham pub bombings.On 21 November 1974, 21 people were killed and 220 injured when bombs were detonated at the Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town pubs in Birmingham, in an attack widely believed to have been orchestrated by the Provisional IRA. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago New government rule will affect every home without a driveway

The Government has unveiled new proposals that are set to make it "fairer, easier, and cheaper" for people

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5 d. ago Failures across all levels of prison staff contributed to much

Aaron Taylor died in HMP Garth following mistakes made by prison staff from the most junior prison officer to the governor, a jury has ruled

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9 d. ago Disgraced peer Michelle Mone snaps up £10m Florida pad despite £122m PPE scandal

The lavish pad, located on Florida's 'Billionaire Island' was bought just before the High Court ruled Mone and her husband must repay £122 million to the Government

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9 d. ago Welcome to 'Bin City': Why families in Southend are 'absolutely furious' about being given THREE wheelie bins for their rubbish

Residents of Southend-on-Sea fear that a new waste collection system designed to satisfy Government recycling rules has turned the resort into Bin City.

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1 week ago Huge change to Christmas adverts this year as some could be banned before 9pm

BELOVED Christmas TV adverts may never be the same again thanks to government obesity rules. Mince pies and Christmas puddings are among the "unhealthy" foods that could be banned before 9pm from classic festive ads, including those from John Lewis, Aldi and M&S. And many iconic brands may choose to remove these items completely from...

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1 week ago Glasgow council pleaded with SNP Government to suspend liberal homelessness rules two years ago

EXCLUSIVE: A request was made in 2023 to suspend the "local connection" decision believed to have put extra pressure on the council.

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1 week ago Boris Johnson admits his government’s Covid rules went ‘too far’ for children

The former prime minister said closing schools during the pandemic was a ‘nightmare’ scenario

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2 w. ago 'Remorseless' predator raped women after luring them to his teeth whitening salon

Ricky Stubberfield, 31, messaged popular young women on Instagram to offer them free treatments in exchange for promoting his business on their platforms - but he had another sick agenda

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2 w. ago How can blue states fight back against Trump? With fiscal disobedience | Eric Reinhart

By holding back federal tax revenues, Democratic governors can turn a one-sided assault into a constitutional showdownAgainst Illinois governor JB Pritzker’s objections, Donald Trump’s Pentagon has ordered hundreds of national guard troops to join his regime’s assault on Chicago communities. Trump subsequently called for Brandon Johnson, Chicago’s mayor, and Pritzker to be jailed for not supporting his agenda. These are simply the latest steps in Trump’s plan not to govern as the president of all Americans but to rule as the dictatorial head of a punitive factional state. Federal funding to Democratic cities is being slashed through executive maneuvers; the justice department is conducting politically targeted investigations and arrests; and the military is being deployed to intimidate fellow citizens. Los Angeles, Portland, my home town of Chicago and other cities have been cast as enemies to be subdued, not communities to be served.This weaponization of federal power represents a ...

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2 w. ago AI bots begin 'takeover' of traditional pub landlord role to run our local boozers

Pub chain Mitchell and Butlers is drafting in droids to deal with manager duties like complaints at its establishments, which include Toby Carvery, Harvester and All Bar One.

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2 w. ago London housing crisis: Affordable homes ratio 'to be slashed to 20%' after Sadiq Khan crisis talks

Mayor and Government set to announce that 35% rule will be ditched after housebuilding in the capital plummeted

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