Former MP says he is 'no longer able to fully discharge my mandate' after losing Westminster seat last year Via: Angus Robertson resigns: SNP deputy leader steps down with immediate effect
Flagship schools under pressure as beleaguered trusts face mounting deficitsOperators of dozens of academy schools are having to rely on emergency handouts from the taxpayer as a result of mounting deficits that threaten to put some out of business.In the latest sign of the financial pressures now on the nation’s Read more
At least six people are said to have been shot in attack described as racially motivatedA man has opened fire on pedestrians in the Italian city of Macerata, injuring several African migrants in an attack that police said appeared to be racially motivated. Local media reported that at least six Read more
Analysis showing UK would be worse off outside customs union is politically influenced, he saysJacob Rees-Mogg has repeated his accusation that Treasury officials are “fiddling the figures” in their Brexit forecasts, even after a cabinet minister was forced to apologise for agreeing with the claim. Rees-Mogg, who chairs the pro-Brexit Read more
Three Guardian supporters reflect on the recent evening of conversation with Peter Carey, the Booker prize-winning Australian novelist Maya Anaokar, Fenella Gentleman and Sarah Cartwright attended the Guardian Live event Peter Carey in conversation on 17 January at London’s Tabernacle. The event was hosted by the Guardian’s associate culture editor Read more
'Children won't have enough snow to be able to build a snowman, but the bulk of the population will at least see flakes falling from the sky.' Via: UK weather: Icy blast to bring snow and sub-zero temperatures across Britain
Leading Brexiteer says Treasury officials are 'running policy that is not government policy' Via: Brexit: Jacob Rees-Mogg claims civil servants are 'fiddling figures' on EU withdrawal, reigniting conspiracy theory row
First female to earn a medical degree in the US is the subject of Google Doodle Via: Elizabeth Blackwell: Who was the trailblazing doctor and how did she fight for women to practice medicine?
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted Friday the US and Mexico are bolstering cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, brushing aside concerns… Via: US, Mexico play up increased security cooperation
Speculation over their engagement was laid to rest on Friday, when Jasmine Yarbrough was spotted out for lunch with a ‘$120,000’ engagement ring on her wedding finger. Via: Tour ,000 Kokomo Island where Karl proposed to Jasmine