Pupil behaviour getting worse, say teachers

32 minutes ago About sharing By Lauren Moss & Elaine Dunkley BBC News Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, a survey commissioned by the BBC says. One teacher told BBC News behaviour was a “never-ending battle”. Another said spitting, swearing and chair-throwing were among the things…

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Scotland set for debate over assisted dying

1 hour ago About sharing MSP Liam McArthur hopes his bill will be voted on in 2025 By James Cook Scotland editor Scotland could become the first UK nation to provide terminally ill people with assistance to end their lives if a bill being introduced at Holyrood is approved. Supporters of the legislation say it…

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King sends ‘hand of friendship’ recorded message

6 minutes ago About sharing King Charles recorded a message for the Maundy Thursday service in Worcester Cathedral By Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent The King has recorded a message for the Maundy Thursday service praising those who “extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need”. The message will be played at the…

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Psychology of economics genius Daniel Kahneman dies

2 minutes ago About sharing By Vicky Wong BBC News Nobel prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman has died, aged 90. He became synonymous with behavioural economics, even though he never took a course of economics. Kahneman wrote the best-selling book Thinking, Fast and Slow. It debunked the notion that humans are rational beings who act out…

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Prosecutors seek jail for Luis Rubiales over kiss

56 minutes ago About sharing By Vicky Wong BBC News Spanish prosecutors want the ex-head of the country’s football federation to be jailed for two-and-a-half years after he kissed a female footballer following Spain’s World Cup victory. Luis Rubiales is facing charges of sexual assault and coercion over a non-consensual kiss on the mouth he…

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Police reassess decision on Rayner allegations

14 minutes ago About sharing By Becky Morton Political reporter Greater Manchester Police is reassessing its decision not to investigate claims Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner gave false information on official documents. It followed a complaint from a Conservative MP. Ms Rayner has denied any wrongdoing relating to where she was registered as living after…

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