Jaysim Hanspal

London

Journalist Researcher at BBC Newsnight

Investigative Journalist at Freelance

@BBCNewsnight | [email protected] | @JSchofieldTrust Fellow 2025 | Previously Assistant Ed @TheAfricaReport

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Drax’s pellet mills violated environmental law 189 times in Canada

May 14, 2024 | landclimate.org | Jaysim Hanspal |Bertie Harrison-Broninski

Canadian wood pellet mills have illegally polluted rivers and lakes, destroyed wetlands, and breached emissions limits, while exporting biomass fuel to countries including the UK and Japan. An investigation by Land and Climate Review, as reported by BBC Newsnight, has found years of repeated lawbreaking at facilities that export wood to burn in the UK’s largest power station, Drax.
Rhodes Trust criticised for 'uncomfortable' slavery talk

Oct 20, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Jaysim Hanspal

A prestigious Oxford University scholarship programme has been accused of celebrating its colonial history. The Rhodes Trust, founded by imperialist Cecil Rhodes, held a talk on the Atlantic Slave Trade following a £38m renovation of Rhodes House. Speakers at the event, held on 12 October, criticised the "difficult" and "uncomfortable" experience. Trust chief executive Dr Elizabeth Kiss said it was committed to becoming "ever-more inclusive and diverse".
Oxfordshire County Council creates new SEND role - BBC News

Oct 3, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Jaysim Hanspal |Sue Paz

Oxfordshire County Council creates a new role focusing on supporting special educational needs.
Abingdon school forced to close due to Raac given all clear

Sep 22, 2023 | bbc.com | Jaysim Hanspal

Image source, GoogleImage caption, Parents have been told Abingdon's John Mason School will open fully from MondayA school forced to close because of concerns over reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) has been given the all clear. John Mason School, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, will reopen on Monday after partially closing for two weeks. Headteacher Alastair West thanked parents and students for their "patience and support".
Bibby Stockholm: Home Secretary defends handling of migrant barge

Sep 20, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Jaysim Hanspal |Pa MediaBbc South

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defended the government's handling of an accommodation barge that has been empty for more than a month. The Bibby Stockholm, docked at Portland Port in Dorset, was evacuated of its first 39 residents after Legionella bacteria was found in the water supply. Ms Braverman said "various procedures" needed to be completed before they could return to the vessel. But she said the government had done "really well" in its work on the barge.
Bibby Stockholm: Home Secretary defends handling of migrant barge

Sep 20, 2023 | bbc.com | Jaysim Hanspal |Pa MediaBbc South

Image source, PA MediaBy Jaysim Hanspal & PA MediaHome Secretary Suella Braverman has defended the government's handling of an accommodation barge that has been empty for more than a month. Ms Braverman said "various procedures" needed to be completed before they could return to the vessel. But she said the government had done "really well" in its work on the barge. The barge is part of the government's migration policy intended to cut the cost of housing asylum seekers.
Raac: Abingdon school in row with government over tests

Sep 16, 2023 | bbc.com | Jaysim Hanspal

Image source, GoogleImage caption, Headteacher Jonathan Dennett said the school has been "has been well maintained despite its age"A school has opened a week late for the new term after a dispute with the government over unsafe concrete. Larkmead School in Abingdon blamed the situation on delays from a government survey into reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) in the school.
Raac: Unsafe concrete found at Banbury town centre flats

Sep 13, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Jaysim Hanspal

A council is set to replace the roof of a block of flats that were evacuated due to potentially-dangerous concrete. Cherwell District Council evacuated Banbury Town Centre House residents earlier this year after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was discovered in the roof. It said work by a team of structural engineers to make the building safe was expected to start in the autumn. The council said it was the only building where it had identified Raac.
Oxford housing blocks may have Raac concrete, council says

Sep 9, 2023 | bbc.com | Jaysim Hanspal

Image caption, Oxford City Council said it will be inspecting public buildings for Raac over the next three monthsA council will carry out inspections as "a matter of urgency" to determine whether any of its buildings contain unsafe concrete. Oxford City Council said some of its post-war public buildings, including housing blocks, community centres and leisure centres could be affected. It said it will take "appropriate action to manage any risks".
School concrete crisis: Ascot school reopens with marquees

Sep 5, 2023 | bbc.com | Jaysim Hanspal

Image caption, No alternative site was available to host the classes, according to head teacher Rhona MiccoliA school will start the academic year using marquees as classrooms after unsafe concrete was found in one of its buildings. St Francis Catholic Primary School in Ascot, Berkshire is one of more than 150 schools to identify the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). More robust temporary classrooms are expected to be ready by 6 October.