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Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has faced criticism for being on holiday in Spain while further evidence of the use of unsafe concrete in buildings came to light. This article delves into the controversy surrounding her absence and analyzes the ongoing crisis of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in schools in England. The RAAC crisis in

Coventry, a city in the West Midlands, was struck with tragedy on Sunday as a series of collisions took place, resulting in the death of two individuals. West Midlands Police received distressing reports of two pedestrians and a cyclist being seriously injured and immediately rushed to Gosford Street, where the first incident occurred, at around

Two individuals have been taken into custody by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) as part of their investigation into the recent data breach. The suspects are 21 and 22 years old and were apprehended during a search operation in the Portadown area on Saturday. The PSNI announced the arrests on X, their official

In recent weeks, the chancellor has acknowledged that more schools and public buildings with structural issues may be discovered. The government is currently investigating the extent of the problem with crumbling concrete, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). RAAC has been utilized in various public buildings, including hospitals and court buildings. Alarming concerns about the

The recent administration of high street retailer Wilko has left over 12,000 workers uncertain about their future. However, there may be a glimmer of hope as the owner of HMV, Doug Putman, is in the early stages of finalizing a deal to rescue the majority of Wilko’s operations. This potential agreement could potentially save between

The rollout of flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the UK has been accelerated due to the discovery of a new variant. The BA.2.86 variant, which was identified on 18 August, has raised concerns among NHS officials, who consider it to be the most troubling variant since the arrival of Omicron. Although the BA.2.86 variant has

Liverpool John Lennon airport has claimed the title of the UK’s best airport, according to a recent survey by Which? In contrast, Manchester Airport has been named as the worst-performing airport in the rankings. The survey, which gathered feedback from nearly 4,000 passengers over the span of a year, assessed airports across 11 categories including

Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Britain, recently experienced a technical fault that disrupted air traffic control services across the UK. In response to this issue, the airport issued a statement urging passengers to contact their airline before traveling. While the problem has been resolved, Heathrow Airport cautioned that schedules would continue to be significantly

The heartbreaking case of 10-year-old Sara Sharif has taken a devastating turn as her grandfather pleads with his son to turn himself in to the police. The young girl’s death on August 10th has left Pakistani authorities scrambling to find Urfan Sharif, who had traveled from the UK to Islamabad just one day before the

Many charities that were once affiliated with the late Queen Elizabeth II find themselves in a state of uncertainty as they await news about whether they will be granted a new royal patron. This news of a review came in the form of a letter following the queen’s passing, but nearly a year later, the