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Laughing gas to be banned by end of 2023 – with users facing two years in prison
Secondary legislation has been brought forward on Tuesday which will control nitrous oxide as a class C substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Minister admits Rishi Sunak rejected funding for crumbling schools
The Department for Education (DfE) admitted just four schools have been rebuilt so far under plans to overhaul 500 sites by 2030.
Government ridiculed for infographic insisting ‘most’ schools safe
"It's hard to express quite how catastrophic this is in terms of disaster communications," said one Twitter user.
Labour bookies’ favourite to win potential Tamworth by-election
"Should a by-election be called, we make Labour candidate Sarah Edwards the overwhelming 2/9 favourite..."
Sainsbury’s shoppers have their bags searched after using self-checkouts
‘The last three shops I’ve done have been checked’
Bridget Phillipson savages government over school concrete crisis
"The public realm is literally falling around the necks of the next generation," she said.
By-election on horizon after Chris Pincher suspension upheld
"Things continue to get worse for team Rishi," said one Twitter user.
Nearly a quarter of adults ‘could not afford an unexpected bill of £200’
Some 28% of adults said the rise in the cost of living has made them feel financially insecure, according to Christians Against Poverty.
Starmer’s controversial appointment: Liz Kendall as Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary
Kendall's history of supporting benefit cuts and welfare reforms stands in stark contrast to the party's traditional values.