[ad_1] PA MediaThe sister of Ruth Perry (pictured), who took her own life after an Ofsted inspection, said the plans continue to "pose a risk"Ofsted has confirmed it will push ahead with plans for a new "report card" system of inspecting schools in England, despite strong criticism from a coalition of school leaders, campaigners and former inspectors.Last year it scrapped its old, one or two-word grading system, which ranged from
[ad_1] The Financial Times leads on new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's threat that the UK could suspend visas from countries that do not agree to returns deals for illegal migrants. Mahmood, who the paper reports is known as a "tough political operator", says securing the UK border was her "top priority", and that other countries need to "play ball" on the issue.Mahmood will "risk spats for more deportations", according to
[ad_1] Despite the club's success on the pitch during Nuno's time as manager, his relationship with Marinakis became increasingly strained.In August, Nuno revealed he feared for his job.Internal tensions at the club were believed to centre around disagreements over their transfer business.Previously, Nuno had criticised the club's activity in the summer transfer window, saying they had wasted a good chance.Edu was appointed as Forest's global head of football earlier in
[ad_1] Steven Godden andAimee StantonPA MediaThe control zone's boundary runs down the middle of Hay Avenue, where there was serious disorder in 2023Fireworks ban zones in Edinburgh do not fully cover areas that have seen some of the worst bonfire night trouble in recent years, it has emerged.The official firework control zone (FCZ) boundaries cut some streets in half, with only one side covered by the restrictions.They include Hay Avenue
[ad_1] Steffan MessengerEnvironment correspondent, BBC WalesPAPontypridd was still recovering from widespread floods four years earlier when Storm Bert brought more miseryWales' response to two "devastating" winter storms exposed "critical gaps" in emergency payments and insurance cover for victims, a review has said.Storms Bert and Darragh in late 2024 have shown the need for an overhaul of the financial and mental health support available to people affected, according to the Senedd's
[ad_1] No trace of any "adverse substance" has been found after emergency services were called to Heathrow airport, the Metropolitan Police has said.Terminal 4 was partially evacuated on Monday as fire crews investigated "possible hazardous materials" at the airport.Heathrow's spokesperson apologised for the disruption and said they were working with airlines to ensure flights departed on time.The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said crews were called to the terminal at about
[ad_1] Some MPs have piled pressure on the government to change tack on its proscription of Palestine Action after another weekend of mass arrests.There were 890 arrests at a demonstration in London on Saturday against the ban on the group, which was proscribed under anti-terrorism legislation by the UK government in July.The scale of the arrests - at a level not seen since the poll tax riots in the 1990s
[ad_1] A suspected terrorist who evaded the FBI for more than 20 years before being found in Wales has appeared in court for an extradition hearing.Daniel Andreas San Diego, 47, was one of the agency's "most wanted fugitives" after bombings in San Francisco, California, in 2003.He was arrested last November in a remote location near Maenan, Conwy, after 21 years on the run.The extradition hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court will
[ad_1] Watch: Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Lancaster Hotel for WellChild charity awards nightPrince Harry has been meeting children with serious health problems at the WellChild charity awards in London - as the prince returns to the UK for a week of engagements.The prince arrived from the US on Monday morning - and went to Windsor to lay a wreath and pay his respects at the chapel where the
[ad_1] First Minister John Swinney is flying to the United States to make a fresh appeal for better trade terms for Scotch whisky.US President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tax, known as a tariff, on whisky and most other UK goods when they enter the US market.The Scotch whisky Association (SWA) has argued for an exemption or a relaxation of the rules for the lucrative export.It is understood that
