The Government is set to impose sweeping restrictions on parking spaces in a bid to facilitate ‘sustainable transport’, new plans have revealed. The Prime Minister is considering the measures, which would oblige councils to set a cap on the number of spaces on new housing developments, according to documents obtained by the Daily Mail. TheContinue reading “Government Wants To Restrict Parking”
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Some GCSE And A-Level Exams Could Be Taken On Laptops By 2030
GCSE and A-level exams could be taken on laptops as early as 2030, after students complained of writing fatigue because their hand muscles ‘aren’t strong enough’. Exams watchdog, Ofqual, is launching a three-month public consultation about the intro of on-screen assessments as teachers say students who habitually use keyboards have ‘lost handwriting stamina’. Under the recommendations,Continue reading “Some GCSE And A-Level Exams Could Be Taken On Laptops By 2030”
Will I Get Fined For Not Having A National ID Card, And What If I Don’t Have A Smartphone?
A government-issued digital identity card could be required by every adult in Britain under a ‘dystopian’ plan set to be announced by the Prime Minister. The ‘BritCard’ could be used to prove a person has the right to work in this country and even to access public services. The concept of a mandatory identification system hasContinue reading “Will I Get Fined For Not Having A National ID Card, And What If I Don’t Have A Smartphone?”
The ‘Bank of Wokeness’ Will Ditch Historical Figures
The Bank of England has been accused of ‘wrongheaded wokery’ after announcing it could drop historical figures from banknotes to reflect modern diversity. It has launched a consultation seeking suggestions from the public that could mean the end of using pictures of important characters – Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austen, artist JMW Turner and code-breaker Alan TuringContinue reading “The ‘Bank of Wokeness’ Will Ditch Historical Figures”
Council Barricades Divide Rich And Poor
A Green Party council has been accused of carrying out ‘ethnic cleansing on steroids’ by installing ‘racist and classist barricades’ under the cloak of darkness with police protection. Green-run Bristol City Council claims the blockades in Barton Hill, east Bristol, are anti-traffic and pollution measures but Somali and white working-class residents fear it’s a ploy to keep themContinue reading “Council Barricades Divide Rich And Poor”
British Sign Language Will Be Offered As a GCSE Subject For Children
British Sign Language will soon be available as a GCSE for students. With the help of a new degree, students will learn how to sign successfully in BSL and gain knowledge of the background of sign language in the UK. A 12-week consultation on course content has involved parents, educators, and the deaf and hearingContinue reading “British Sign Language Will Be Offered As a GCSE Subject For Children”
As ULEZ Expansion Comes Into Force, Sadiq Khan Ignores Fury Of Londoners
Sadiq Khan dismissed outrage from Londoners and increased Labour alarm today as the ULEZ expansion came into force. In a bruising round of discussions this morning, the mayor denied that expanding the ultra-low emission zone across the capital was an ‘anti car’ money-raising exercise. He shrugged off fears from allies of Sir Keir Starmer aboutContinue reading “As ULEZ Expansion Comes Into Force, Sadiq Khan Ignores Fury Of Londoners”
A New ‘Deathtrap’ Pavement Pits Cyclists Against Pedestrians
A new cycle path has been branded a deathtrap that pits cyclists against pedestrians due to its complex layout and absence of adequate signage. The cycle lane on Longport Road in Canterbury, Kent, also switches sides and blocks off the entrance to a historic abbey, sparking outrage from locals, and according to the National FederationContinue reading “A New ‘Deathtrap’ Pavement Pits Cyclists Against Pedestrians”
Save Our Pharmacies To Help Save The NHS
The announcement of an unprecedented expansion in healthcare services provided by high street pharmacies conveys the kind of fresh, revolutionary thinking the NHS needs to ensure its long-term survival. For the first time, local chemists will be permitted to write prescriptions for seven common conditions, including earache, sore throats and urinary tract infections, without referenceContinue reading “Save Our Pharmacies To Help Save The NHS”
A New £200 Energy Loan Guide Has Been Released
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has unleashed more details about the £200 energy bill loan that will be added to more than 28 million electricity accounts across the United Kingdom in October. Ofgem’s energy price cap came into force on April 1, driving annual consumption on typical, standard tariffs up by £693Continue reading “A New £200 Energy Loan Guide Has Been Released”
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