Ofsted to bring in report card school inspections despite criticism
PA Media The 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…
‘Visa threat’ on illegal immigration and ‘warring princes’
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,…
Ferrari chair John Elkann to do community service over tax case
The chair of Ferrari and Stellantis has agreed to do one year of community service and jointly pay millions of euros to settle a dispute over inheritance tax in Italy.…
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo sacked
Despite the club’s success on the pitch during Nuno’s time as manager, his relationship with Marinakis became increasingly strained. In May, Marinakis appeared to confront Nuno on the pitch following…
Elections watchdog admits ‘painful lessons learned’ after Chinese hack
The UK’s elections watchdog says it’s taken three years and at least a quarter of a million pounds to fully recover from a hack that saw the private details of…
Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
Suzanne BearneTechnology Reporter Getty Images Newspapers are banking on online revenue to replace falling circulation When actress Sorcha Cusack left the BBC drama Father Brown in January, it made headlines,…
Vape ban isn’t working, says waste firm boss
Ben KingBusiness reporter Biffa Vapes at Biffa recycling facility in Aldridge, Staffordshire The ban on disposable vapes is failing to stop millions being thrown away incorrectly, and the devices are…
Why rains have been so deadly in India this year
Navin Singh KhadkaEnvironment correspondent, BBC World Service EPA/Shutterstock Heavy rainfall in several parts has caused landslides and floods, killing hundreds India’s monsoon has turned wild. Half of the country is…
Japan has seen three prime ministers in five years
Watch: Key moments from Shigeru Ishiba’s time as Japanese prime minister Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation after less than a year in the role – following…
‘Arbitrary’ zones split streets in worst-hit areas
Steven Godden and Aimee Stanton PA Media The control zone’s boundary runs down the middle of Hay Avenue, where there was serious disorder in 2023 Fireworks ban zones in Edinburgh…