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Violent French pension protests erupt as 1 million demonstrate

Violent French pension protests erupt as 1 million demonstrate

More than 1 million people demonstrated across France on Thursday against unpopular pension reforms, with violence erupting in some places. Unions have called for new nationwide strikes and protests next week, coinciding with King Charles’ planned visit to France. The Interior Ministry said the march in Paris — marred by violence, as were numerous marches elsewhere — drew …

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Stopping school inspections not in children’s best interests, says Ofsted chief

Stopping school inspections not in children’s best interests, says Ofsted chief

Stopping inspections would not be in the best interests of children, the head of the schools watchdog has said after calls for them to be paused following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman acknowledged the debate about reforming inspections to remove grades “is a legitimate one” but insisted school checks aim …

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£1m funding set to boost defibrillator numbers

Two Free Emergency Life Saving Course to be Held in Perth Next Month

Heartstart Discovery will continue to offer their free two-hour emergency lifesaving training sessions to the public in April. They will be running two courses in Perth with the first on the 8th and the second on the 29th both running from 10am until 12 noon. Helen Brady, Heartstart Discovery Co-ordinator said, “We are delighted to …

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Sunak claims ‘strong support’ for NI Brexit deal after seeing off Tory rebels

Sunak claims ‘strong support’ for NI Brexit deal after seeing off Tory rebels

  A total of 22 Conservative rebels, including former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, defied a three-line whip to vote against regulations to implement a key plank of the Windsor Framework agreement. The so-called Stormont brake, designed to give a veto over the imposition of new EU rules in Northern Ireland, was passed …

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\”Strong Support\” for Windsor Framework insists Sunak

A total of 22 Conservative rebels, including former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, defied a three-line whip to vote against regulations to implement a key plank of the Windsor Framework agreement. The so-called Stormont brake, designed to give a veto over the imposition of new EU rules in Northern Ireland, was passed comfortably …

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Primary school children running drugs for gangs has ‘become the norm’

Scottish Government Seeking Public Views on School Learning Hours

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation to ask people their views on a new legal minimum number of school learning hours. If approved by Parliament, councils would be required by law to provide the equivalent of 25 teaching hours per week for Primary Schools and 27.5 per week for secondary schools across the school …

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Johnson and Truss to vote against Sunak’s Brexit deal

Johnson and Truss to vote against Sunak’s Brexit deal

Both Boris Johnson and Liz Truss are to vote against Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal in Parliament. The two former prime ministers will form part of an expected backbench rebellion against the agreement negotiated with Brussels, although the extent of Tory opposition remains unclear. Mr Johnson confirmed on Wednesday that he will not be backing the …

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Mobile users to get emergency alert in nationwide test on April 23

Scotland to Take Part in Trial of UK Wide Mobile Phone Warning System

A new Emergency Alert mobile phone warning system has been launched across the UK, by the government, with a trial of the system planned for next month. On Sunday 23rd of April a test message will be issued to mobile phones across the UK, including those in Scotland, from the new system which will use …

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