Keir Starmer accused of 'not caring' about children with special needs by headteacher who challenged Labour leader over planned tax raid on private schools - UK news - NewsLocker (2024)

Michelle Catterson, head of Moon Hall School in Reigate, warned that many of her pupils without education, health and care plans would be forced into the state sector.

Westfield Marion plunged into lockdown after gunman spotted in Adelaide shopping centre

Westfield Marion in Adelaide, South Australia, was evacuated after an armed man was spotted.

Tory snap election betting scandal deepens: Data chief takes 'leave of absence' after becoming the FOURTH senior Conservative under investigation by gambling watchdog - with Michael Gove warning the row reminds voters of Partygate

Nick Mason is the fourth Tory to be investigated by the Gambling Commission for placing bets on the election date alongside Tony Lee, his wife Laura Saunders, and Craig Williams.

Massive power cut at major UK airport causes travel chaos

There have been huge delays this morning after the power cut at Manchester Airport(Picture: @Katie_Seaman / Twitter)Passengers at Manchester Airport are facing huge delays and cancellations after flights have been stopped due to a power cut.An issue with the power supply in the local area has affected the airport and several other buildings, it has been reported.Terminals 1 and 2 are severely affected, while Terminal 3 is running.Manchester Airport has said passengers due to travel from Terminal

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Manchester Airport flights chaos as power cut brings mass cancellations

Passengers at Manchester Airport are facing travel chaos as all flights departing are either being cancelled or having severe delays after a power cut in the local area

Young woman with almost $100,000 in savings slams Aussie 'lie'

The unnamed 30-year-old was stopped on the streets of Sydney and asked about her aspirations in the real estate market.

You’re more likely to be fit, trim and switched on if you went to private school (apparently)

Russell Group universities, like Oxford, lead to better health outcomes (Credits: Getty Images)Children who went to private school or a Russell Group university have better health in midlife, according to a new study.
The research, by University College London (UCL), found that those who were privately educated were more likely to have a lower BMI and blood pressure and to perform better on a cognitive task by the age of 46 than those who went to state schools.It also found that people who went

The must-have festival camping essentials that you won’t want to leave the house without

Heading to a festival soon? Then you won’t want to be without these items (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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With Glastonbury just days away, and Latitude, Camp Bestival, Reading and Leeds all on the horizon (not to mention plenty more festivals to come

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The atomic bomb scientist who became ‘the most dangerous spy in history’

Klaus Fuchs helped three countries develop a nuclear bomb (Picture: Joe Raedle)The arrest of Klaus Fuchs for espionage in 1950 was a news sensation.The renowned physicist had spent years at the very heart of Britain and the United States’ nuclear programmes.But unbeknown to his colleagues or the security services in either country, Fuchs was passing every secret that fell into his hands on to the Soviet Union.It was largely down to his double-crossing that Soviets were able to test their o

Historic 1897 lighthouse that could be turned into cozy home lists for bargain price - but its location is not for the faint of heart...

Dave McNally, 73, has put up a historic 1897 lighthouse named Smith Point which is located nearly three miles away from the shore of Virginia inChesapeake Bay up for sale

Young Trump superfan in suit and yellow wig bursts into tears as he meets his idol at Philly rally where ex-president proposed UFC league for MIGRANTS

During a stop at a Philadelphia cheesesteak venue, a young Trump fan named Timmy was overwhelmed with emotion upon meeting the former president. Dressed in Trump-inspired attire.

PhD student, 29, accused of murdering friends' newborn baby and injuring infant's twin is daughter of top NYC cardiologist

Nicole Virzi, 29, the woman accused of killing six-month-old Leon Katz and injuring his twin brother Ari, is the daughter of a prominent NYC cardiologist, Peter J Virzi.

Chilling final Instagram post of wealthy Mormon, 57, before he shot his wife dead then killed himself at their stunning $1.5M Utah home, leaving their six kids orphaned

Olin Johnson, 57, shot his wife Kerilyn Johnson, 52, before taking his own life in their $1.5 million Utah home. A day before, Olin posted a final Instagram message expressing his love for motorbikes.

Noelene died covered in faeces. Her daughter was her primary carer... these are the disturbing texts she sent hours before her mother was found dead

'Dead weight': Woman's chilling text to son before elderly mum's death in 'putrid', faeces-covered house of horror

‘I helped save 13 young footballers trapped in a cave – but life still goes on as normal’

John Volanthen was one of the first to reach the trapped boys (Picture: SWNS)John Volanthen is humble. He lives quite a normal life in Bristol, with a young son, working as an IT consultant.But six years ago he was thrust onto the world stage after helping in the rescue of 13 young Thai football players and their coaches from an underwater cave in Tham Luang.What began as a hobby he loved in Scouts eventually allowed him to help save their lives.A keen problem solver, John offered his assistance

Barefoot Investor praises Aussie over a simple change at the checkout that's saving her hundreds of dollars - and anyone can do it

Scott Pape received a letter last week from a woman named Rita, who in 2017 became a single mother-of-three young children.

After years of misappropriation, it’s time to reclaim the word ‘lesbian’

Women are reclaiming the word ‘lesbian’ (Picture: Getty / BBC)When contestants on Britain’s first ever dating show for ‘girls who like girls’ were asked how they feel about the term ‘lesbian’, it opened up an interesting and important dialogue about the evolution of language – and how it can be used in some instances to undermine, offend and cause harm.‘I just say “I’m gay“. I don’t like using the word “lesbian&r

Juice bar owner hits back after fitness guru complained about paying $1.50 extra for simple change to coffee order

Brisbane podcaster and fitness instructor Phoebe Parsons posted to TikTok on Tuesday questioning why her cappuccino with the milk alternative was $1.50 extra.

Texas woman is arrested 'for trying to drown three year-old Palestinian girl in pool because toddler was Muslim'

Elizabeth Wolf, 42, was charged after she allegedly attempted to drown a Palestinian toddler in a community pool after attacking the child's mother with racist abuse.

Video games peaked in the Xbox 360 era and it was all downhill from there – Reader’s Feature

Was the Xbox 360 really pinnacle of gaming? (Microsoft)A reader is convinced that the Xbox 360 and PS3 era was the pinnacle for gaming and that publishers should’ve realised it at the time.Nostalgia is, as they say, a hell of a drug. It hits everyone eventually and seems to destroy all sense of perspective and reason. I am fully aware of this and that there’s probably nothing you can do about it. Knowing all that I have become fully convinced that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 was t

UK weather: Sudden -10C drop in temperatures sees sun desert Brits today

The recent sunny spell will come to an abrupt end today, forecasters say, but it will return again later this week - and send temperatures soaring to around 30C

Horoscopes today: Daily star sign predictions from Russell Grant on June 23

Today's horoscope will see one star sign stand up to a demanding housemate, while another will tackle anything that comes their way. These are your Sunday horoscopes.

Barefoot Investor Scott Pape shares stats that prove Australia will become a cashless society - and there's no stopping it

Scott Pape received a letter last week from a woman named Rita, who in 2017 became a single mother-of-three young children.

Young Trump superfan in suit and yellow wig bursts into tears as he meets his idol at Philadelphia rally, as GOP VP pick is decided

During a stop at a Philadelphia cheesesteak venue, a young Trump fan named Timmy was overwhelmed with emotion upon meeting the former president. Dressed in Trump-inspired attire.

What does the week have in store? Your tarot horoscope reading for June 24 to June 30

Get ready for a new week (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)The Full Moon in Capricorn is swiftly followed by a Saturn (Capricorn’s planet) retrograde. Serious reflection vibes all around this week.
Time to look at recent activity, events, news, and decisions with a critical, objective eye. Did you do the right thing? Should you adjust your actions? Are you on track? Are you feeling good about it all?Use the powerful Saturn-y vibes to test your confidence in what you’re prioritising and how

'My husband swears he didn't cheat on me – but seven-word sentence I heard says different'

A woman is convinced her husband has been unfaithful to her, despite him maintaining her innocence - after a seven-word sentence she overheard on the phone told her something fishy was going on

Exactly when the UK’s first summer heatwave will be ended by thunderstorms

People have flocked to the beach at the first glimpse of sunshine, as pictured here in Bournemouth on Saturday (Picture: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)The UK is sizzling in genuinely hot and sunny weather for the first time this year – but as with all good things, the heatwave must come to an end.Highs of 29°C will scorch London and the south east in the next few days, while the rest of Britain can expect temperatures between 22°C and 27°C.In contrast to the grim weather so far

Young Trump superfan in suit and orange wig bursts into tears as he meets his idol at Philadelphia rally, as GOP VP pick is decided

During a stop at a Philadelphia cheesesteak venue, a young Trump fan named Timmy was overwhelmed with emotion upon meeting the former president. Dressed in Trump-inspired attire.

Father accused of killing tradie in Blackett road rage attack wasn't alone in his car - as alleged victim Rhyce Harding's final conversation with his friend is revealed

Bradley Wilkinson, 39, allegedly cut off Rhyce Harding, 27, as the pair each drove in separate utes down Jersey Road, Blackett, at about 8.45am on Thursday.

Happy Days for the Queen! Camilla meets Henry Winkler at Royal Ascot as King Charles leads this year's last procession - after only missing one day of the event due to his ongoing cancer treatment

Queen Camilla was photographed meeting Henry Winkler as she attended Royal Ascot on Saturday.