Simon Easterby: Crucial to pass ‘pivotal’ Scotland test and continue momentum
Simon Easterby believes Ireland have signalled their intent by emerging from their “pivotal” Murrayfield test on Sunday in pole position for a third consecutive Guinness Six Nations title.
What the papers say – February 11
In royal news, the Daily Mail leads on a “worldwide exclusive” alleging the Duke of York is assisting a multi-billion-pound Middle East Venture with a former ambassador to Russia. The newspaper ...
Labour officials ‘told about WhatsApp group before it became public’
Gerald Cooney, the former Labour leader of Tameside council in Greater Manchester, said he had complained about Andrew Gwynne’s remarks ...
Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England
Two so-called models for independent safeguarding will be presented to Synod, following reviews in recent years by former chairwoman of the national Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) ...
January sales give retail stores their strongest growth in almost two years
Total retail sales across the UK increased by 2.6 year on year in January, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG.
Adult apprentices no longer required to do maths and English qualifications
Changes to requirements for apprenticeship courses will see 10,000 more apprenticeship starts a year, the Education Secretary has said.
Wildlife-rich woods that stimulate the senses boost wellbeing, major study shows
But there are large disparities in access to biodiversity woodlands that deliver for wellbeing, researchers warn.
Ad giant WPP reported to global watchdog for promotion of polluting clients
Lawyers have filed a complaint to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on behalf of environmental campaigners.
Online Safety Act ‘missing vital opportunity’ on suicide content
The charity Samaritans has warned the current plans for enforcing the strictest content rules will leave ‘small but dangerous’ forums untouched.