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Homophobia rife in schools as three-quarters of primary age children report hearing derogatory comments Homophobic language is rife among young children with three-quarters of nine- to 11-year-olds reporting hearing it, according to new research. Charity Just Like Us surveyed more than 31,000 pupils across the UK, including 4,307 primary school children aged nine to 11. The vast majority – 78 per cent – of the primary school children said they had heard homophobic language, and 80 per cent of secondary school pupils reported the same. Some primary school children cited the social media app TikTok as the place where they…

Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings Storm Ashley has caused travel disruption and flooding across the UK as high winds and rain have battered parts of the country. Dozens of flights were cancelled at Belfast City airport and Dublin airport, while several flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen were also called off as wind speeds exceeded 80mph in some areas. Police Scotland have advised motorists to “plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel where possible” due to the “strong likelihood” of disruption on roads, while Transport Scotland has warned of likely…

UK weather: Storm Ashley live updates as flights cancelled and River Severn bursts banks Storm Ashley has brought travel chaos and cut power to thousands as it pummelled parts of the UK with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain. Dozens of flights were cancelled and diverted at airports including Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow, while debris and uprooted trees caused havoc on parts of the rail network. Around 100 flood warnings were in place across Scotland, England and Wales late on Sunday night as the River Severn burst its banks, submerging the town of Worcester. Power was cut to more than 10,000…

Ashley storm UK tracker: Where and when are Met Office weather warnings in force? Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings as parts of the UK brace for Storm Ashley to bring rain and winds of up to 80mph this weekend.The first named storm of the season will initially hit Ireland on Sunday morning, where warnings for strong winds are in force across seven counties, including Galway, Mayo, Kerry and Donegal.It will then track northeastwards and reach…

Half of UK workforce lack access to workplace health support, report finds Study by Royal Society for Public Health shows current system could further exacerbate health inequalities. Almost half of the UK workforce lack access to workplace health support including winter flu vaccinations and checks for cardiovascular diseases, a report has found. The analysis, by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), looked at data from the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) and found that more than 10 million UK workers lack access to services including basic health checks, vaccinations,…

This city has been crowned ‘best’ commuter spot – but there’s a catch Hop on a Thameslink service at St Pancras and ride just 26 miles north of Central London and you’ll find the small city of St Albans. Its 16th-century cottages, Georgian mansions and Edwardian villas line the quaint, neatly paved city centre streets, and every Monday to Friday it floods with the hordes of commuters looking to make their way into The Big Smoke. In fact, St Albans has recently been crowned as the best commuter town of 2024 by OnTheMarket, which cited its transport links, nearby schools,…

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Sunday’s front pages are heavily dominated by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming October Budget. Suspected tax ‘raids’ as some papers call them are splashed on the front as political experts offer up their opinions from taxing businesses to the winter fuel cuts.
Many of the tabloids continue reporting on the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne. The 31-year-old pop star fell from his hotel balcony in Argentina on Wednesday and died at the scene.

IPP sentence: Top judge demands help for prisoners ‘left to rot’ under ‘morally wrong’ indefinite jail terms Britain’s former top judge has backed The Independent’s campaign for prisoners serving indefinite jail terms to have their sentences reviewed, and called for the government to take responsibility for the “morally wrong” punishment. John Thomas, a member of the House of Lords who served as lord chief justice from 2013 to 2017, fears that without action, those sent down under abolished imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences will be “left to rot” serving a jail term that is “inherently unfair”. Reacting to a…

Ukraine cleric pleads with Starmer for help over Zelensky’s Orthodox church crackdown Sir Keir Starmer has come under pressure to quickly appoint an envoy for religious freedom after frustration over the delay to replace former Tory MP Fiona Bruce. The row has broken out as a leading Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) priest has appealed to the UK for help in urging President Volodymyr Zelensky to end his crackdown on the church and priests in his country. Metropolitan Arseniy, the abbot of the Dormition Sviatohirsk Lavra, was arrested over suspicions he was “disseminating information about the movement or location of armed…

One person killed and homes evacuated after explosion and fire at house in Bedford One person has been killed and another seriously injured after an explosion and fire at a house in Bedford. Homes in the town’s Cleat Hill area were evacuated after the emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 7.30am, with Bedfordshire Police still advising people to avoid the area as of Saturday evening. An investigation into the cause of the fatal blast is still ongoing, police said in an update at 6pm, and advised residents in the area who were still in their homes to keep…

Reeves plans stealth taxes as Starmer prepares to splurge billions on NHS Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that his government will not break Labour’s manifesto pledge over raising taxes on working people despite growing concerns about plans for stealth taxes to help fund the NHS. The prime minister is set to reveal new plans for the NHS which will include billions in extra investment accompanied by wholesale reform. The revelation comes as The Independent has been told that a plan is being put together by the UK’s most powerful think tank Labour Together on how Labour will win the next…

Ex-Tory chair who called party Islamophobic gives her vote to Kemi Badenoch A former Tory peer who called out her own party for being Islamophobic has in a shock move given her backing to Kemi Badenoch, saying she “hopes and prays” that the candidate will bring sanity to the Conservatives. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sayeeda Warsi, who has recently published her book Muslims Don’t Matter, said she might regret voting for Ms Badenoch but sees her as the least bad option. She said: “I know I am probably going to regret doing this but I also know…

King Charles and Queen Camilla to begin tour of Australia with Sunday church service King Charles and Queen Camilla’s six-day tour of Australia will begin with a church service on Sunday, as part of their first visit to the Commonwealth nation since being crowned. Sydney Opera House was lit up with a projection of images of the royal couple as they touched down on Friday evening for a tour intended to celebrate Australia’s people, culture and heritage The 75-year-old King was appointed Australia’s admiral of the navy, field marshal of the army and marshal of the air force shortly after…

‘I don’t have bruises, but he destroyed me’: Technology-enabled domestic abuse rises to unprecedented levels Jasminder* didn’t realise she was being abused until she left her partner. He controlled her finances, tracked her calls, and sent intimidating messages as their relationship fell apart. When she needed a new phone, her then-husband told her she had such a terrible credit score the contract would have to be taken out in his name. Jasminder had no idea if this was true as he wouldn’t let her access their joint bank account. It was years before she finally broke free. “I have no…

Storm Ashley tracker: Where and when are Met Office weather warnings in force across UK? The Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings as parts of the UK brace for Storm Ashley to bring rain and winds of up to 80mph this weekend. The first named storm of the season will initially hit Ireland on Sunday morning, where warnings for strong winds are in force across seven counties, including Galway, Mayo, Kerry and Donegal. It will then track northeastwards and reach the UK early on Sunday morning, according to the Met Office, bringing with it likely power cuts,…

Wes Streeting’s NHS revolution with smartwatches to monitor diabetes in 10-year plan Wes Streeting is set to reveal plans for people to monitor their own health from the comfort of their homes with a 10-year plan aimed at revolutionising the NHS. The health secretary wants to roll out smartwatches to more members of the public in a bid to tackle debilitating conditions like heart disease and diabetes. The devices would allow people to monitor their blood pressure and glucose levels, and be warned about spikes before their health took a turn for the worse. The innovation is part of a…

Is China cannibalising the EU car industry? Troubles at VW point to growing doubts about future of Europe-wide sector as imports of cheap EVs rise. For decades Germany has enjoyed a reputation as Europe’s car capital, with slogans such as Vorsprung durch Technik emblematic of its political and industrial prowess. But troubles looming over Volkswagen, where unions are battling threats of layoffs and factory closures, have raised questions not just about its future but the wider European car industry. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/oct/20/is-china-cannibalising-the-eu-car-industry

Storm Ashley set to ravage parts of UK with winds of up to 80mph Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailInjuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds set to hit parts of the UK this weekend in the first named storm of the season.The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning over the powerful winds as Storm Ashley hits the northwest of Scotland on Sunday. A yellow warning relating to the very strong winds has been issued for all of Scotland…