Days after a new road sign in north London was destroy, a massive sign with its original name was screw to the wall behind it. Haringey Council renamed Black Boy Lane in Tottenham La Rose Lane on January 23, citing concerns over its racial undertones. Only 24 hours later, the new sign was splatter with…
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Inspectors found portions of the facility and furniture “visibly unclean” and ordered the care home to make modifications. The Care Quality Commission cited Holmes House in South Wigston, Leicestershire, for putting residents “at risk of harm” (CQC). The home, which previously received a “good” rating, now “needs improvement”. The home’s operator, Prime Life, stated it…
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Housing Secretary Michael Gove has suggested that collective government failures in construction regulations “over many years” contributed to the Grenfell Tower catastrophe. He said a new contract issued on Monday would tell developers who erected dangerous structures “to make them safe.” According to the minister, “far too many” dangerous buildings still require repairs. The investigation…
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Nadhim Zahawi has been fire from the ministry after rising scrutiny of his tax troubles. An investigation into Mr. Zahawi’s financial dealings revealed a “severe breach of the ministerial code,” according to the prime minister. Rishi Sunak ordered the investigation after it was reveal that Mr. Zahawi paid the penalty to HMRC for the previously…
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Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford, died unexpectedly, according to the Welsh government. A representative verified the news with “deep sadness.” Downing Street said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had informally conveyed his “deepest sympathies” to Mr. Drakeford. The Welsh government as a whole is supporting the family at this time, and…
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For the first time, no Russian delegation was invited to a ceremony commemorating the liberation of the old Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in modern-day Poland. The Soviet Army freed the camp in occupied Poland; hence Russia is frequently represented during the celebration. However, in the aftermath of Moscow’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine this year, the…
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In the town of Hlevakha, outside of Kyiv, on Thursday, the effects of a Russian strike could be seen. Russia launched a barrage of missiles into Ukraine on Thursday, only one day after the US and Germany pledged to give tanks to help Kyiv battle the invasion. According to the state’s emergency management organisation, 35…
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Pressure is mounting on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to grant Ukraine access to Leopard 2 tanks, as seen in this photo from the previous year. Poland’s prime minister has encouraged Germany to display “bravery” by allowing the export of 14 Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. Mateusz Morawiecki told the BBC that Germany had a…
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According to authorities, victims received maintenance, one and the other inside the Star Ballroom Dance Studio and outside the parking lot. In one of California’s most bloody mass shootings, a shooter who killed at least 10 people close to Los Angeles is still on the loose. Ten more people were hurt, and some are in…
The deputy prime minister says Tory Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi has been “open” about his tax problems following news that he paid the penalty to HMRC. Mr Zahawi is under investigation for allegedly attempting to evade paying taxes and has now been order to pay it back as part of a multi-million-pound settlement. Dominic Raab…
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