Serious cause for concern at university, says new Free Speech Officer
In his first speech as the Office for Students’ (OfS) new Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom, Arif Ahmed raised concerns about the state of free speech at…
Judges in England and Wales told to delay sentencing as prisons reach maximum capacity
Reportedly judges had been ordered to delay the sentencing of rapists and burglars as the country’s prisons were full, according to the Times. The UK’s prison population currently lies at…
Over 150,000 affected by nationwide ADHD medication shortage
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a national supply disruption for several ADHD medications. The supply shortage, which is expected to last until December 2023, is…
Tory Party conference: National Living Wage to increase and benefit sactions imposed
A raise of the National Living Wage (NLW) to at least £11 was amongst announcements made at this year’s Conservative Party’s Conference, which took place between 1 October and 4…
Covid: What to Expect this Winter ?
Just in time for the colder months, the number of COVID-19 cases seem to be rising again and a new variant called Ba.2.86 or Pirola has reached Scotland. In preparation…