Anti-social behaviour crackdown: Two years in jail for ‘respect orders’ breach
As well as a prison sentence, courts could hand out unlimited fines, the Home Office said.
Blue plaque honouring Cary Grant unveiled at his childhood home in Bristol
It will shine a light on the rags to riches story of Archie Leach – the boy from Bristol who ran away from home at 14 and joined an acrobatic troupe.
Growing social media app vows to shake up ‘toxic’ status quo
Emerging platform WeAre8 has announced a new tech partnership with US billionaire Frank McCourt to expand its social media site.
Landlords angered by minister saying their renters’ reforms fears are ‘alarmist’
In a letter sent to Matthew Pennycook, landlord organisations say he misrepresented their position on ‘no-fault’ evictions.
‘Twin crises’ faced by NHS holding back performance, report warns
A new report highlights concerns over staff turnover and a dip in productivity.
Government ‘has more to do’ to ensure transparency among officials – watchdog
The National Audit Office said only 40% of public bodies required all staff to declare interests annually.
Firms can use AI to help offset Budget tax hikes, says Google UK boss
Debbie Weinstein said AI can help boost company growth by increasing worker productivity, not replacing jobs.
Jump in consumer confidence as shoppers prepare to spend on Black Friday
GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index rose by three points this month, although it remains firmly in negative territory at minus 18.
Government should review uninspiring and ‘mechanistic’ GCSE English – exam board
The Department for Education consultation into a review of curriculum and assessment closes this week.
Two-million-miles-per-hour galaxy collision seen in detail
The impact was observed in Stephan’s Quintet, a nearby galaxy group made up of five galaxies.
