UK moves to end early GCSE teaching in Year 7–9 shake-up
The UK government plans to stop secondary schools from routinely teaching the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) content before Year 10, as part of a curriculum overhaul aimed at making the first three years of secondary school more engaging.
Prince Philip, in role with no job description, was queen’s bedrock
When Prince Philip married the heir to the British throne, he knew he was stepping into virtually uncharted territory. There was no official role for the husband of a sovereign queen, no constitutional duty or legal responsibility. “There was no precedent,” he said when he turned 90. “If I asked somebody, ‘What do you expect […]
UN pays tribute to Prince Philip as promoter of charitable causes
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed sadness at the death of Britain’s Prince Philip. Guterres expressed sadness in New York on Friday. “As royal consort, the Duke of Edinburgh capably supported the Queen in her duties as sovereign for over 60 years. READ ALSO: Buhari expresses Nigeria’s condolences over Prince Philip’s death “He was […]
Prince Philip: Our thoughts, prayers are with Queen Elizabeth — UK leaders
Leaders of Britain’s devolved nations have paid tribute to Prince Philip, who has died, aged 99.
Human rights court OKs fines for parents refusing to vaccinate kids
Parents in the Czech Republic who refuse to vaccinate their children against common diseases can be fined, which is in line with the country’s compulsory vaccination policy, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled. Such measures are no violation of the right to respect for private and family life, the court said on […]
Northern Ireland politicians ‘gravely concerned’ by street violence
Northern Irish politicians joined together to condemn the violence that has shaken the region over the past six days after eight police officers were injured in clashes relating to post-Brexit trade restrictions and a non-coronavirus-compliant funeral. Wednesday night saw a journalist injured, petrol bombs hurled, and a bus hijacked and set on fire, prompting widespread concern […]
