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Humanists UK express concern about plans to permit new 100% religiously selective schools

Humanists UK express concern about plans to permit new 100% religiously selective schools

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School desk and chairs in empty modern classroom. Empty class room with white board and projector in elementary school. Primary classroom with smartboard and alphabet on wall. Humanists UK has raised concerns over potentially unintended consequences of measures in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would, if not amended, pave the way for a new generation of 100% religiously selective schools. The Bill does not refer to faith school admissions at all and nothing in what the Government has published has referred to this effect, but the measures are tucked away in the later clauses. Since 2007 all new religious academies (and since 2011 all new religious state schools) have been permitted to enforce religious selection for only 50% of their intake. With the Government now proposing to return control of opening new schools to local authorities, religious schools will once again be able to open and apply religious discrimination to 100% of their places. The Government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill was given its first reading on Wednesday 17 December, and includes measures …

Leading writers and columnists express horror at Observer sale

Leading writers and columnists express horror at Observer sale

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Observer front page for 13 October 2024 Twenty-six leading former Guardian and Observer writers have written an open letter condemning the actions of The Scott Trust as the CEO of the titles sought to calm ongoing outrage over the sale of The Observer. The letter’s signatories include poet Blake Morrison, novelist Julian Barnes and leading journalists such as Decca Aitkenhead, Hadley Freeman and Nick Davies. The latest open letter (published exclusively in Press Gazette below) follows letters expressing similar sentiments in The Guardian itself from former Observer editor Paul Webster, a group of some 125 current Guardian and Observer staff and a group of 42 current and former contributors to The Observer foreign pages. The latest letter expresses outrage that The Scott Trust, which owns Guardian Media Group, voted through the sale of The Observer to Tortoise while journalists were in the midst of a strike in protest at the deal. CEO Bateson meanwhile has written to staff offering answers to some of the questions raised in these letters such as: why was the deal …

Conservative Christians ‘grieve’ Gaetz nomination, express frustration with leaders’ silence

Conservative Christians ‘grieve’ Gaetz nomination, express frustration with leaders’ silence

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(RNS) — Christian conservative leaders are hearing mounting criticism for their silence about the nomination of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as the new Trump administration’s attorney general, as allegations about drug-fueled parties and sex trafficking involving the nominee continue to swirl in Washington. “Those most vocal about supposedly loving Jesus and embracing Christian values are the ones that are least likely to stand up and object to nominations of this type of individual,” Boz Tchividjian, grandson of famed evangelist Billy Graham and longtime attorney for sexual abuse survivors in religious settings, told RNS on Wednesday (Nov. 20). Shortly after President-elect Donald Trump tapped Gaetz, a Southern Baptist, as his pick to head the U.S. Department of Justice, attention turned to a congressional ethics investigation looking into allegations by a Gaetz associate that Gaetz knew that women were paid for sex at parties he attended and that Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old in 2017. ABC News has reported that it obtained Venmo records suggesting the former congressman paid $10,000 to two women who …

Join the Express WhatsApp community for top stories straight to your phone | UK | News

Join the Express WhatsApp community for top stories straight to your phone | UK | News

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From the latest Royal Family news to updates from the corridors of power in Westminster and all the way to Trump’s second term in the White House, you can now get top stories from the Express sent straight to your phone. The Express has launched a new WhatsApp community to bring you all the latest news, analysis, groundbreaking exclusives and more. We will provide you with a wide range of news to inform and entertain, as well as share our campaigns and stories that matter. By joining, you can stay informed on breaking stories and important issues facing your finances alongside insight and political analysis. Updates will include news on King Charles and other senior royals, the latest from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle across the pond, weather warnings and the biggest celebrity and TV stories. We will also send you updates on world news, including the latest from the US as Donald Trump prepares to take over the presidency, the war in Ukraine, health advice, and more. Users must download or already have WhatsApp …

Lorde fans express concern after singer shares selfie with black eye

Lorde fans express concern after singer shares selfie with black eye

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Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free Lorde has left fans worried after she wiped her Instagram of past posts and shared a selfie of her sporting a black eye. On Monday (September 30), all former posts shared on the 27-year-old Kiwi singer’s social media account had been deleted. She then shared two car selfies, which show bruising around her right eye. The caption reads: “DYHTS,” alongside several emoji symbols. The “Supercut” artist’s pictures have left fans confused and alarmed, with many questioning if she was ok. “I’m hoping she just accidentally hit her face on something,” one person on Reddit commented, while a second tweeted: “OMG I hope it heals immediately.” “WHAT HAPPENED TO HER?” a third asked. “Looks like she’s been through a tough time! Hope she’s okay,” a fourth said, with another adding that they were “sending positive vibes her way.” “I hope she’s …

Daily Express :: News Feed

Daily Express :: News Feed

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Daily Express :: News Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 03 Sep 2024 19:39:52 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/[email protected]@express.co.ukhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1944000/business-keir-starmer-economy-thatcherJust as we emerge from postpandemic gloom, it seems we have the wrong government with the wrong ideology at the wrong time.https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1944000/business-keir-starmer-economy-thatcher#comments-wrapperTue, 03 Sep 2024 19:20:00 +0100https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1944000/business-keir-starmer-economy-thatcherPoliticsKeir Starmer, Labour government, business confidence, tax hikes, business keir starmer, uk economy, labour government economy, starmer thatcherhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1943993/EU-migrant-France-UK-Channel-migrantsGerald Darmanin also on Tuesday insisted the UK must look to sign a migrant deal with the EU to end the Channel crisis.https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1943993/EU-migrant-France-UK-Channel-migrants#comments-wrapperTue, 03 Sep 2024 18:41:00 +0100https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1943993/EU-migrant-France-UK-Channel-migrantsPoliticsChannel migrant crisis, Gerald Darmanin, asylum seeker deaths, people smuggling.https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1943983/rishi-sunak-tory-leadership-election-candidates-raceSeveral Tory MPs are hoping to replace Rishi Sunak as the leader of the Conservative Party in November.https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1943983/rishi-sunak-tory-leadership-election-candidates-race#comments-wrapperTue, 03 Sep 2024 18:45:00 +0100https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1943983/rishi-sunak-tory-leadership-election-candidates-racePoliticsRishi Sunak, Tory, Conservativeshttps://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1943982/labours-bombshell-prison-plan-sex-offender-early-releaseSources have come forward with serious concerns over public protection, citing the “loophole” in the policy, as one representative from NAPO – the trade union for probation staff – characterises the proposals as “a roll of the dice”.https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1943982/labours-bombshell-prison-plan-sex-offender-early-release#comments-wrapperTue, 03 Sep 2024 18:20:00 +0100https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1943982/labours-bombshell-prison-plan-sex-offender-early-releasePoliticsShabana Mahmood. sex offenders, released prisonhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1943980/mh370-mystery-solved-scientist-indian-oceanA researcher says the plane was in the …

How safe are express buses to Malaysia? Here’s what you should know

How safe are express buses to Malaysia? Here’s what you should know

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“We can’t speed (in the daytime),” he said. “(At) night, we speed. … Traffic is (light).” The fastest he said he has gone is 120 km/h, driving from Johor Bahru to KL in a time of two hours and 45 minutes. But he himself has never caused an accident, he claimed, as he is “a professional”. “When I’m driving, my eyes, my nose, … my body, everything’s working,” he said. “Even when I speed, … customers say, ‘You’re a good driver. … Some buses (take) five hours; you (take) three hours.’” Keeping to the speed limit for the entire trip would make him feel “sleepy” and is “impossible” to do, he added. Another driver, Burhan Abdharu, said the reason accidents happen in the early hours is the drivers are tired and “haven’t had enough sleep”. The longest he has driven is from KL to Singapore and back and then to Singapore again. That is 15 to 17 hours of driving, not including break time, he reckoned. Source link

Women set up ‘Hot Mess Express’ to offer a helping hand to mums in need | US | News

Women set up ‘Hot Mess Express’ to offer a helping hand to mums in need | US | News

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Brittinie Tran, 37, responded to an online callout for women in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, US, to help a local mum in crisis. She was one of a group who all showed up to help with deep cleaning, laundry, washing dishes, organising rooms, and tidying wardrobes and drawers. The group were so moved by their experience they decided to form a community of like-minded women to help others during their time of need. Dubbed ‘Hot Mess Express’ (HME), the group became a non-profit – with people free to volunteer whatever time they have. The group respond to callouts from women – often with young children – who need hand with cleaning, tidying, organising and laundry. READ MORE: ‘I’m UK’s strictest mum – TV once a week, no sweets and I throw away their toys’ Mum-of-three Brittinie, who is now president of HME, said the group is based on the proverb “it takes a village to raise a child” – and a desire to help each other out. Brittinie, a stay-at-home mum, from Clemmons, North Carolina, …

Fans express ‘love’ for unexpected new arrivals at Princess Diana’s family home

Fans express ‘love’ for unexpected new arrivals at Princess Diana’s family home

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Charles Spencer just welcomed a new puppy to his family home, Althorp House, where he and the late Princess Diana moved as children.  But the Earl’s followers got a glimpse of another adorable addition to the Northamptonshire estate on Wednesday, thanks to Althorp’s Conservation Manager, Adey Greeno.  He took to X, where he shared an image of a barn owl nesting on her chicks, squinting at the camera as she did so.  WATCH: Charles Spencer shares ‘tranquil’ glimpse of family estate where Princess Diana was laid to rest He captioned it: “One of our Althorp ‘Barnies’ brooding her almost bald chicks yesterday. One egg can still be seen unhatched. There’s a nice mouse in the ‘larder’ under her tail feathers. [email protected]. Photo @Payne1pro.”  Followers were quick to share their praise for the picture, with one writing: “Just love these owl posts,” and another adding: “She’s got it all under control.”  The photo was shared on social media It’s the latest insight into life on the stunning estate from Adey, who last week shared a new …

Join the Daily Express free WhatsApp community for the latest local election updates | Politics | News

Join the Daily Express free WhatsApp community for the latest local election updates | Politics | News

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And 10 mayoral elections are also taking place across London, the East Midlands, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, the North East, South Yorkshire, Tees Valley, the West Midlands, West Yorkshire, and York and North Yorkshire. Ahead of a week that will give a huge insight into how the public will vote come the general election, the Express will bring you all the latest political news and views. Can the Tories regain ground across England? Will Sadiq Khan stay on as London Mayor depsite his unpopular Ulez policy? Let us know what you think in the comment section below and join the debate by joining our dedicated community! Never miss a beat with the Daily Express’s politics WhatsApp community. To get every twist and turn, simply click here to sign up. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Our promise to readers Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. No one will be able to see who’s receiving our broadcasts and no one else can send messages except …