Equalities watchdog writes to Green Party to probe impact of Zionism policy Britain’s equalities watchdog has written to the Green Party about its “Zionism is racism” policy, in a bid to assess its impact. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it recognised “many Jewish people will be feeling vulnerable following the party’s motion”,
Murdered Celebrity Traitors contestant happy to leave: ‘I missed the kids’ Rob Beckett has said he was “happy” to be murdered on the Celebrity Traitors as he felt he had “done almost all of it”. The 40-year-old comedian met his fate during Thursday’s episode of the BBC show when traitors Maya Jama, James Acaster and
Three children and a teacher killed in US school shooting, police say A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school, authorities said. Authorities found the suspect dead inside
Marco Rose privileged to lead Bournemouth to victory in first home European tie Marco Rose said it was a “privilege” to lead Bournemouth to victory in their first-ever home match in Europe after Sturm Graz were beaten 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium. It maintained the team’s perfect start to their Europa League campaign on an
Parts of England in severe drought as water supplies ‘under immense pressure’ Severe drought has been declared in parts of England, amid concerns over dwindling reservoirs as extremely dry conditions continue. The South East and South West have experienced their driest April to September for more than a century, affecting reservoirs in those areas, officials
Meghan reunited with Grenfell ‘ladies’ on first engagement since return to UK The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had an emotional reunion with their Grenfell “ladies” as they staged their first joint engagement since returning to the UK. Meghan and Harry kissed, hugged and held hands with the four women featured in a cookbook championed
Plans aim to help people with terminal illness unlock private pension Moves to make it easier for people with a terminal illness to access their private pension savings have been outlined by the Government. Moves to make it easier for people with a terminal illness to access their private pension savings have been outlined by
TUC calls for action to tackle ‘spiralling’ household bills Unions are calling for urgent action to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis amid “spiralling” household bills. Unions are calling for urgent action to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis amid “spiralling” household bills. The TUC said its research showed that families are paying almost £3,000 extra in
British Cycling launches action plan in response to negative survey feedback British Cycling said it has launched an action plan in response to a survey which found there had been a significant fall in morale among several elite riders, with some reportedly calling the environment “toxic”. The Times has reported that a confidential survey, funded
‘Everyone’s together in this’ – Marc Guehi praises Man City’s united front Marc Guehi hailed Manchester City’s unity in the face of adversity after a spirited fightback in the club’s first home match since being found guilty of multiple breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. City were beaten 4-2 by Paris St Germain in