Day: May 30, 2023
What the papers say – May 31
May 30, 2023T wo stories battle for attention on the front of Wednesday’s front pages with a warning over humanity’s future and questions surrounding evidence for the Covid-19 inquiry. Several editions lead on the row over the availability of former prime minister Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages as evidence. The Guardian says the Government has been accused of […]
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Fish relocating to colder waters as a result of global warming – study
May 30, 2023F ish populations are relocating to colder waters in the north and south poles as a result of global warming, research has found. The latest study, by academics at the University of Glasgow, has found the majority of the world’s fish population are shifting closer to the poles or deeper waters in order to stay […]
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More help with childcare costs for families on Universal Credit from end of June
May 30, 2023T he amount of childcare for which families on benefits can claim back will increase by hundreds of pounds from the end of June, under Government’s plans to tackle inactivity and help grow the economy. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise the amount on June 28, meaning parents eligible for […]
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Scholar-activist wins Nine Dots Prize with ‘provocative’ interpretation of law
May 30, 2023S cholar-activist Joanna Kusiak has won the Nine Dots Prize for her “provocative” essay using the 2021 Berlin referendum to argue that the rule of law has always been fragile. The Cambridge-based researcher will receive 100,000 dollars (£80,447) and a book deal with Cambridge University Press for her response to the question “Why has the […]
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Derry Girls writer and former rugby star join university leadership programme
May 30, 2023T he author of Derry Girls, the head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, a rugby star and a top business executive are set to inspire the next generation of leaders as part of a university project. Lisa McGee, Jayne Brady, Tommy Bowe and Sarah Friar are set to play a key role in a […]
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How Humberside police’s pioneering policy on mental health calls paid off
May 30, 2023Where Hull leads, London follows. At least, that is the case when it comes to a radical new approach to policing that has led to the Humberside constabulary achieving the highest arrest and crime detection rates in the country – by refusing to attend most mental health calls. When a letter from the Metropolitan police […]
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Tourists turn up at London family home mistakenly listed on Booking.com
May 30, 2023A woman has spoken of her frustration over tourists continually turning up on her doorstep after her home was mistakenly listed on Booking.com. Karin Arsenius, 37, who lives in Plumstead, south-east London, with her two children and partner, said more than 20 unexpected tourists had arrived at her home, expecting to find the accommodation they […]
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Tourists start turning up to woman’s house after Booking.com error
May 30, 2023People have started randomly turning up on a woman’s doorstep after thinking they booked her home to stay in online. Karin Arsenius, 37, said around 20 guests from countries including Algeria, Canada, India and the US have turned up over the last month at her Plumstead home in south-east London quoting Booking.com. She said she […]
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Are tubes running this week amid train strikes? London Underground latest
May 30, 2023New disruption is on the cards for public transport users, with rail strikes set to go ahead this week. This next industrial action will affect sports fans in particular, with Manchester City and Manchester United set to meet at Wembley for the FA Cup final on the day of one of the strikes. The Associated […]
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Co-op puts out empty coffee jars to stop shoplifting after prices reach £10.50
May 30, 2023Co-op has started putting empty coffee jars on shelves in a bid to stop shoplifters – after prices rocketed to more than £10. A branch in Walthamstow, north London, took the precaution after the price of 200g of Kenco Smooth instant coffee was put up to £10.50. In Birmingham, the GPS tracking cases were spotted […]
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