By Gerald Heneghan Michael Gove has unveiled a raft of changes to the way A-levels are carried out in England.
Month: January 2013
David Cameron commits to referendum on Europe
By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron has pledged to implement a referendum into Britain’s membership in the European Union (EU) if the Conservative Party wins the
UK Space Agency names its new CEO
By Jonathan Bridge The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has appointed its next Chief Executive Officer today, January 22.
Army job cuts unveiled by MoD
By Gerald Heneghan The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled a new round of job cuts in the British Army today (January 22nd).
British woman Lindsay Sandiford given death sentence in Bali
By Gerald Heneghan A British woman has been sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia.
Snow causes nationwide chaos for travel and schools
By Laura Moulden Heavy snowfall across the UK continues to cause nationwide travel disruption including cancelled flights, road closures and long train delays.
Off-duty police officer murder investigation sees third arrest
By Gerald Heneghan A third man has been arrested in connection with the murder off an off-duty police officer in Edgeley, Stockport.
A30 lorry collision kills pedestrian in Cornwall
By Gerald Heneghan A crash on the A30 in north Cornwall has resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
Head of Police Federation, Paul McKeever, dies in hospital
By Gerald Heneghan Paul McKeever, head of the Police Federation for England and Wales (PFEW), died in hospital on Thursday night (January 17th).
Andrew Gilligan appointed as cycling czar
By Gerald Heneghan Andrew Gilligan has been appointed as an advisor on cycling policy by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
Heavy snowfall disrupts UK transport networks
By Gerald Heneghan Heavy snowfall has hit parts of the UK this morning (January 18th) and is expected to disrupt transport networks throughout the country.
Algerian gas plant hostage crisis ‘ongoing’
By Gerald Heneghan The hostage crisis at an Algerian gas plant is continuing today (January 18th), the UK Foreign Office has revealed.
Earthquake Strikes East Midlands
By Laura Moulden An earthquake struck the east Midlands this morning (Friday, January 18th), the British Geological Survey (BGS) has reported.
Tesco issues apology over horsemeat burger scandal
By Laura Moulden Tesco has issued an apology to their customers following the revelation that three beef burger products retailing in their stores were found
London Victoria reopens following rush hour train fire
By Gerald Heneghan London’s Victoria station was evacuated this morning (January 17th) after a fire broke out in the undercarriage of a Gatwick Express Train.
Romanian and Bulgarian immigration warning issued
By Gerald Heneghan Romanian and Bulgarian immigration to the UK could amount to 50,000 people a year when restrictions are lifted in 2014.
Horsemeat found in UK supermarket beef burgers
By Laura Moulden Investigations are underway to determine why traces of horsemeat have been identified in a number of UK supermarket beef burgers.
Gravesend A2 carriageway reopens following car transporter crash
By Gerald Heneghan Part of the A2 carriageway near Gravesend in Kent has re-opened this morning (January 16th) following a crash involving a car transporter.
Helicopter crashes into crane in central London
By Gerald Heneghan A helicopter has crashed into a crane in central London this morning (January 16th), killing two people and injuring nine others.
Breast Cancer: preventative measures could be taken for women at ‘high risk’
By Laura Moulden Women with a significant familial history of breast cancer could be offered preventative treatment on the NHS.