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Voter ID could lead to ‘serious disruption’ at the next general election
T here will be “serious disruption” to the next general election as voter identification is introduced nationally, overstretched election staff have warned. Electoral administrators surveyed for a report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) raised concerns over rolling out the policy when faced with significant staff shortages, strained resourcesContinue Reading
Is Amber Heard in Aquaman 2, and when is it released?
D C and Warner Bros’s upcoming movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will see Jason Momoa return as the titular character, as well as Patrick Wilson as Orm, Amber Heard as Mera, Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Dolph Lundgren as Nereus, and Randall Park as Dr Stephen Shin. The official synopsisContinue Reading
Fewer girls met ‘expected standard’ in Sats reading exam this summer
F ewer female primary school pupils met the expected standard in reading in this year’s Sats exams than last year, figures show. The attainment gap between girls and boys in reading at Key Stage 2 narrowed this year, according to the latest Department for Education (DfE) statistics. A detailed breakdownContinue Reading
Women’s pain is often not believed – here’s how to make your voice heard when seeking help
One survey found over half of female respondents had had their pain dismissed by a clinician. Keronn art/ Shutterstock When you go to the doctor, you expect they’ll listen to your concerns and help fix whatever problem you may be experiencing. But many women, especially those suffering with chronic painContinue Reading
How we uncovered the shared personality profile of violent extremists
Ex-Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for "seditious conspiracy" following the 2021 United States Capitol attack. Tony Prato/Shutterstock Violent extremism – be it political or religious – is a persistent global problem, which has escalated considerably in the US in the last decade. WhyContinue Reading
Two Welsh schools named finalists for global education prize
A school which set up a “pay as you feel” food shop, launderette and uniform store to support struggling families is a finalist for a global education prize. Cadoxton Primary School, in Barry, south Wales, is one of two schools in the UK which have reached the final three forContinue Reading
Sunak under pressure to act amid row over alleged Chinese spy
N ew curbs on Chinese influence could be considered, as ministers continue to face questions about allegations of espionage in Westminster. The arrest of a parliamentary researcher under the Official Secrets Act has revived debates about the UK’s relationship with the Beijing, with some Tory MPs pushing Rishi Sunak toContinue Reading
Most voters say the UK needs a new government – poll
T hree-quarters of people think the UK needs a change of government, according to a poll by the think tank More in Common. The figures suggest a challenging year ahead for Rishi Sunak as he prepares for what many expect will be the last 12 months of the current Parliament.Continue Reading
Ex-Foreign Office chief admits telling colleagues he voted Remain
L ord Simon McDonald, the former top civil servant at the Foreign Office, has admitted revealing to ministers and colleagues that he voted to remain in the European Union. The peer said he was speaking to colleagues shocked at the result of the Brexit referendum, despite the Civil Service codeContinue Reading
COVID mutates rapidly in white-tailed deer, but here’s why we don’t need to worry – for now
Michael Tatman/Shutterstock At some point during the pandemic, Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, spread from humans to white-tailed deer in the US. In 2021, scientists revealed that 40% of white-tailed deer sampled in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York state had COVID antibodies. Surveillance of these deer continues, andContinue Reading