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New poll reveals public demand for prisoner early releases to be linked to drug testing
Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is facing pressure from the public to link early releases from prison to drug testing, a new poll suggests. Polling of 2,001 adults conducted by Opinion Matters revealed 90 per cent think drug testing is important to rehabilitation of prisoners while 77.8 per cent support 24/7Continue Reading
Why the Art of Letter Writing Is Still Important in the Business World
In the digital age, many people assume that letter writing is an antiquated form of communication with little relevance anymore. Emails, texts, instant messaging, and video calls seem to have made traditional letters obsolete. However, the art of letter writing using a formal letter format still retains significant importance inContinue Reading
Government ‘to ban vaping near playgrounds, hospitals and schools’ in crackdown to protect children’s health
The government is reportedly set to ban vaping in playgrounds, hospital grounds and near schools in a crackdown on e-cigarettes aimed at preventing children from taking up the habit. In a move believed to be favoured by the country’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty, Health Secretary Wes Streeting is saidContinue Reading
Boris Johnson interview live: Ex-prime minister says he regrets apologising for Partygate in ITV grilling
Boris Johnson explains why he thinks apologising for Partygate was mistake Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Boris Johnson has said he regrets apologising for the so-called partygate scandal over lockdown-era gatherings in DowningContinue Reading
Man City rejected by Premier League over Club World Cup request as tensions high
In a snub that is bound to only increase tensions, Manchester City‘s plea to the Premier League for the postponement of their season-opening matches next season has been flatly denied. The ruling could spell trouble for Pep Guardiola’s outfit, who fear player exhaustion due to their engagement in the FIFAContinue Reading
After 66 million years, scientists discover there wasn’t just one asteroid which killed the dinosaurs
A six-mile-long asteroid, which struck Earth 66 million years ago, wiped out the dinosaurs and more than half of all life on Earth. The impact left a 124-mile-wide crater underneath the Gulf of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. And, until now, it had been assumed that the asteroid acted alone. This week,Continue Reading
Donald Glover cancels Childish Gambino farewell tour due to health issues
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free Donald Glover has officially canceled the remainder of his Childish Gambino tour dates in NorthContinue Reading
Ilian Meslier makes 97th-minute Leeds howler as he completely misses the ball
Ilian Meslier made a huge mistake to gift Sunderland a dramatic equaliser against Leeds United with virtually the last kick of the game. Leeds looked set to claim an important victory over their Championship promotion rivals but were ultimately forced to settle for a draw. Chris Rigg opened the scoringContinue Reading
Northern Lights could put on ‘breathtaking’ display over UK this weekend
The Northern Lights could put on a show across the UK this weekend with recent solar flares creating the potential for a “breathtaking” display. The display, also known as aurora borealis, is most likely to be visible in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. However, there is potential for theContinue Reading
Boris Johnson claims still believe Brexit | News
Boris Johnson boldly claimed “I still believe in Brexit” as he said the UK has freedom to do things “better”. The former prime minister made his claims during an interview with ITV News presenter Tom Bradby on Friday (4 October). Mr Johnson said: “Because of the type of Brexit we’dContinue Reading