New taxes on public schools will mean better state schools, says Labour

Boys at an independent school (Image: Getty) Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended this week’s introduction of VAT on school fees by insisting it will lead to “more teachers” and “higher standards” in the state sector. The 20 percent charge on education services including independent schools comes into force on January 1 and the Government has … Read more

UK’s £4.5m pledge to find Putin’s cruel war criminals

A dead Ukrainian citizen is found with hands tied behind his back (Image: AP) ​SURVIVORS of Russian war crimes in Ukraine were one step closer in their quest for justice today with the announcement of a new financial boost from Britain. The £4.5million pledge will help prosecutors hunt down the soldiers and commanders responsible for … Read more

Train Slams Into Florida Fire Truck, Injuring Passengers And Firefighters

LOADINGERROR LOADING DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A high-speed passenger train collided with a fire truck at a crossing Saturday morning in Florida, injuring three firefighters and at least a dozen train passengers, authorities said. The crash happened at 10:45 a.m. in crowded downtown Delray Beach, multiple news outlets reported. The Brightline train was stopped … Read more

World Chess champion drops from competition after refusing to change out of jeans

World Chess champion Magnus Carlsen will no longer compete in the World Rapid or Blitz Chess Championships after violating the International Chess Federation’s dress code policy. Carlsen, who was set to compete in both tournaments in New York City from Dec. 26-28, breached the organization’s rules by wearing jeans to the competition. FIDE released a … Read more

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