by Alexandra Carter | Apr 24, 2023 3:39PM | Long Reads
On Thursday 20 April, academics at 145 UK universities were given the go-ahead by the UCU to partake in marking and assessment boycotts after its members rejected the latest pay and working conditions. University bosses nationally have now threatened members who are...
by Hamish Bailey | Apr 24, 2023 3:02PM | Long Reads
A Sheffield mum and daughter who have both made Team GB are crowdfunding to raise money to get to South Africa and compete in a lifelong dream. Achieving a goal many dream to achieve at only the age of 15, Violet Clarke, a competitor in the Under-18 U52kg weight...
by Megan Cooke | Apr 24, 2023 1:18PM | Long Reads
Penistone and Stocksbridge MP Miriam Cates called for an inquiry into RSHE programmes in the UK during Prime Minister’s Questions in March. What is RSHE? Relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) has been a compulsory part of the curriculum for primary...
by Mia Wallis | Mar 27, 2023 3:08PM | Long Reads
The plans to expand childcare provision for pre-school children has been met with a mixed response from nursery providers and parents. Jeremy Hunt announced in the Spring Budget last week he wanted to ease the burden of juggling early years childcare and working, but...
by Jack Trethewey | Mar 27, 2023 2:09PM | Long Reads
Popular takeaway company, Just Eat, has recently announced plans to cut more than 1700 jobs as it re-shapes its delivery model around the Gig Economy. Considered a controversial move by many, it impacts the rights of Just Eat delivery workers and affects the benefits...
by Joao Santos | Mar 20, 2023 4:10PM | Long Reads
An ageing population and a declining birth rate have led to mounting pressure on support services to help our older generations. Experts have voiced their concern over a lack of investment into the prevention of health issues associated with age, including dementia...
