EJ Ward

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Breaking News Government banned from signing Chagos Islands deal after High Court injunction 22 May 2025, 08:08 | Updated: 22 May 2025, 08:33 Breaking News. Picture: Global By EJ Ward The Government has been temporarily banned from concluding its controversial deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after a High Court judge granted an emergency injunction in the early hours of Thursday morning.

2 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Breaking News UK-based people smuggler who helped 'ruthlessly' exploit migrants in £12m boat crossing plot jailed for 25 years Breaking News. Picture: Global By EJ Ward A UK-based people smuggler who helped "ruthlessly and cynically" exploit migrants as part of a £12 million illegal boat crossing operation has been jailed for 25 years.

3 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

“Carrot and stick” NHS reform to offer £45k bonus for top managers – and dock £15k from failing chiefs The Government will try to lure NHS managers to poor-performing areas with a temporary pay increase of up to £45,000 under new plans, the Health Secretary has announced. Picture: Alamy By EJ Ward The Government will offer NHS leaders temporary pay boosts of up to £45,000 to take roles in struggling areas, under new “carrot and stick” reforms aimed at improving performance.

3 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Late licences for Lionesses and Wales fans if teams reach Women’s Euros final stages Fans could be toasting into the early hours this summer if England or Wales make it to the Women’s Euros final stages, with pubs allowed to open until 1am. Picture: Getty By EJ Ward Pubs in England and Wales will be allowed to extend opening hours to 1am if either nation reaches the semi-finals or final of the UEFA Women’s European Championship.

2 months ago | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward

Childminders ignored in Labour’s nursery expansion – a looming childcare crisis Childminders ignored in Labour’s nursery expansion – a looming childcare crisis. Picture: Alamy/LBC By EJ Ward Keir Starmer and Bridget Phillipson have promised thousands of new nursery places from September 2025 as part of the first wave of 300 school-based nurseries. However, this falls drastically short of the 70,000 new childcare spaces Phillipson pledged by September.