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Four people arrested during pro-Tommy Robinson and anti-racism marches Four people were arrested on Saturday during far right and anti-racism counter-protests as organiser Tommy Robinson missed his own event after being remanded in custody. Two arrests took place at the far-right protest organised by Mr Robinson, 41, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, where demonstrators displayed anti-immigration placards. Around midday, thousands of Mr Robinson’s supporters gathered in central London, marching from Victoria Station to Parliament Square. Among the messages were signs reading “Two tier Keir fuelled the riots”, alongside calls to “Bring back Rwanda” and “Stop the Boats”. Some demonstrators were seen…

£1.4 billion to fix ‘crumbling’ schools as Reeves pledges to prioritise education and free childcare in Budget Rachel Reeves has announced she will earmark £1.4 billion to rebuild crumbling schools as she pledges to prioritise education and childcare in the Budget. Investment in free breakfast clubs for pupils will also be tripled, while there will be another £1.8 billion to expand government-funded nursery care. The Chancellor said children “should not suffer for” because of a £22 billion ‘black hole’ Labour says it was left by the last Tory government. However, experts cautioned that most of the funding would simply be enough to…

Bulgarians vote with little hope of breaking a political deadlock Bulgarians were voting Sunday in a seventh General election in just over three years with little hope that a stable government will be formed to stop the country’s further slide into political instability. Voter fatigue and disillusionment with politicians have created an environment where radical political voices, aided by Moscow’s widespread disinformation, are successfully undermining public support for the democratic process and boosting the popularity of pro-Russian and far-right groups. The never-ending election spiral has a serious impact on Bulgaria’s economy and its foreign policy. The country risks losing billions…

Adventure tourism business warns 'we're really struggling' amid closure fears The business was launched in 2020 but costs have rocketed https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/adventure-tourism-business-warns-were-30237045

Explorer shocked by what he found at abandoned Eryri village swallowed by nature He was researching the place for his ‘hidden treasures’ of Eryri National Park https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/explorer-shocked-what-found-abandoned-30234297

The 18 places in North Wales deemed too dull for new national park Landscape experts have axed large parts of the proposed national park https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/18-places-north-wales-deemed-30232648

Two kids in hospital after stabbing attack in east London. A two-year-old boy, a eight-year-old girl and a woman thought to be in her thirties are in hospital after being stabbed at an address in east London. One man, who was also taken to hospital following the incident, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Two kids in hospital after stabbing attack in east London | There has been a major emergency response this evening following reports of an incident on First Avenue in Dagenham at around 5.35pm. More than 10 police cars could be seen on the street,…

Chancellor pledges extra £500m for social homes in budget as part of the Treasury’s plans £5bn total investment in housing supply and a reduction in discounts under the right-to-buy scheme. The extra £500m for social homes in the budget, in what appears to be a compromise with the housing department, led by Angela Rayner, over the scale of ambition required in the sector. The promise of an additional £500m for the government’s affordable homes programme (AHP) is intended to add up to 5,000 extra social homes. The Treasury said it will bring total property investment in housing supply to £5bn.…

Campaigners call for steeper cuts to UK greenhouse gas emissions Climate Change Committee advised Ed Miliband to cut level by 81% but activists want bigger promises. Climate campaigners have urged ministers to make steeper cuts in the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions after the government’s statutory adviser on the climate gave its verdict on new targets. The Climate Change Committee, which advises the government, has written to Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, to advise cuts of 81% in the UK’s emissions, compared with 1990 levels, by 2035, if emissions from aviation and shipping are excluded. Campaigners call for steeper cuts to…

Lazio’s Loum Tchaouna racially abused in Europa League win over Twente. The Lazio winger was substituted after being racially abused by fans during his side’s Europa League win against FC Twente on Thursday. Lazio’s Loum Tchaouna racially abused Tchaouna, 21, was clearly incensed when he was taken off in the 89th minute of Lazio’s 2-0 win in the Netherlands. The France Under-21 international appeared to imitate monkey noises when explaining to referee Nikola Dabanovic and the Lazio bench what had angered him. The referees need to do more to protect players from racial abuse and the clubs also must take…