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By Branwen Jeffreys Published 26 November 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Madrassas in England will face regulation and inspection under government plans published on Thursday. Last month, Prime Minister David Cameron said some children were "having their heads filled with poison and their hearts filled with hate" in these Muslim supplementary schools. Muslim organisations accept regulation is needed to protect children's welfare but maintain concerns about radicalisation are misplaced. The UK contains about 2,000 madrassas. Religious instruction Under the plans, any out-of-school setting providing intensive education would be required to register and be open to inspection. This is likely to cover almost all madrassas, as the proposals suggest six to eight hours a week as the threshold for regulation. Many Muslim children attend madrassas to … [Read more...] about Plans to regulate madrassas published by government

By Tiffanie Turnbull Published 21 May Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Australia election 2022 Anthony Albanese is set to become Australia's next prime minister after leading the Labor Party to its first election victory in more than a decade. One of the country's longest-serving politicians, he promised voters "safe change" as he worked to kick out the conservative Liberal-National coalition which has been in power since 2013. Where ousted Prime Minister Scott Morrison is a self-described "bulldozer", Mr Albanese vows to be a "builder". After the pandemic, which saw Australian states cut off from each other and cities splintered by strict lockdowns, fostering unity is a top priority for the new leader. "I want to bring Australians together. I want to seek our common purpose and promote unity and optimism, not fear and division," he said … [Read more...] about Australia election: Anthony Albanese leads Labor to Australian election victory

STUFF The Government will push ahead with Three Waters reform despite considerable opposition. Video first published on October 27, 2021. Aucklanders appear to back Auckland Council’s opposition to the Government’s proposed Three Waters reforms , independent polling and the results of council consultation have found. The council undertook the study, saying it wanted to ensure the region’s views on the creation of a single entity for water issues were represented when its working group reports back to Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta​ later in February. More than 3450 submissions were received by the council, of which 77 per cent supported the council’s position that any new entity should be kept accountable to the public through elected council representatives. More than 2000 people were also independently polled, with 67 per cent of respondents also supporting the council’s position. READ MORE: Govt can’t ignore ‘firestorm of public opposition’ … [Read more...] about Three Waters reforms: Aucklanders back council opposition to plans, survey shows

Phillip Rhodes (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Kahungunu) is a husband and father of two. He grew up in Hawke’s Bay and was fostered by Henare and Pam O'Keefe. He left Aotearoa to study singing in Cardiff, after winning the Lexus Song Quest in 2007. With support from Dame Kiri Te Kanawa’s foundation, he managed to establish himself as a professional singer in Europe with regular appearances in the UK's leading opera companies, including Opera North, Scottish Opera, Welsh National, English National and the Royal Opera House. He’s now come back home for Wellington Opera’s La Traviata, which shows from July 9-16 at the St James Theatre. What is the show you’re involved with? I will be singing the role of Giorgio Germont. Giorgio is a man of his time, a father who loves his son, and dotes on his (betrothed) daughter. He is a father who, like many, is willing to walk into hell in order to save his children. But in order to rescue his daughter's marriage he demands the termination of his son's … [Read more...] about Phillip Rhodes returns to Aotearoa for star role in Wellington Opera’s La Traviata

Lauren Hemp has a problem. And, given she is tipped to become one of the breakout stars of England’s European Championship campaign , it is only going to get worse. While on the pitch Hemp plays football with a freedom and confidence that electrifies even the dullest of games , you would have no idea that, inside, she is instinctively shy and reserved. But if there is one aspect the 21-year-old has struggled with in her career, it is the idea that she is a celebrity. Hemp habitually shuns the limelight. She doesn't like being spotted, and values the relative anonymity living in a big city like Manchester gives her. “I don’t really enjoy that side of things,” she admits to Telegraph Sport. “Like when I’m playing, that’s fine, but off [the pitch]… It’s something I guess we are going to have to get used to it - try to embrace it. I’m definitely far more comfortable being spotted in my football kit than in a tracksuit going to the cinema with my friends.” So when Hemp was … [Read more...] about Meet Lauren Hemp: England’s breakout star poised to light up this summer’s home Euros

Sitting down for a chat in the peaceful surrounding of FC Basel's sun-soaked training ground, England midfielder Keira Walsh's calm demeanour epitomises the tranquility of the rolling, green hills in the distance behind her as well as the atmosphere in the whole Lionesses' squad. And it's because one word appropriately sums up the feeling in the group: relaxed. Not the sort of relaxation that resembles a holiday, nor complacency - on the contrary, the intense focus to training is clear to see too - but the kind that oozes from a group that evidently know that, whatever challenges might come their way in the upcoming Euros, their head coach has given them the confidence and the tools to find on-pitch solutions. This has been evident in England's three victories in June's warm-up games - all of which were still level at half-time - as their strength in depth helped them to eventually coast to 3-0 , 5-1 and 4-0 victories. Yet arguably the pressure on this squad to deliver has … [Read more...] about Keira Walsh: ‘The mentality now is all about the team winning, rather than individuals’

CPS react to sentencing of Logan Mwangi's killers Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Logan Mwangi was cruelly beaten by his mother, stepfather, and stepbrother, punished severely, called names, and killed in his own home before being callously dumped in a river like fly-tipped rubbish by those who were meant to protect him. His body was found in River Ogmore in Bridgend, South Wales, by police on July 31, 2021. Related articles Footage shows residents' panic as blasts boom from fire-engulfed house Murderers of Logan Mwangi jailed as judge lifts order naming killer Stepdad John Cole had carried lifeless Logan into the … [Read more...] about ‘Cheeky’ schoolboy murdered at home and dumped like rubbish in a river

GMB: Susanna Reid and Ed Balls interrupted by music Don't miss the best new TV releases for 2022 and behind the scenes news SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Susanna Reid, 51, was left baffled when hosting Good Morning Britain alongside Ed Balls as protester Steve Bray loudly sang for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign. Activist Steve gave viewers a rendition of the Bay City Rollers' 1975 song Bye Bye Baby. Related articles America’s Got Talent: Simon Cowell's favourite Golden Buzzer moment Why Didn’t They Ask Evans showrunner on ‘exquisite’ lead actress Wednesday’s instalment of the ITV came to viewers from outside Westminster to report on the future of the Prime Minister after multiple … [Read more...] about Susanna Reid forced to throw back to GMB studio as Steve Bray boycotts with protest song

GMB: Susanna Reid clashes with Rachel Reeves over Starmer Don't miss the best new TV releases for 2022 and behind the scenes news SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Shamed former Conservative MP Neil Parish stunned viewers when he was interviewed outside Westminster by Susanna Reid and Ed Balls on Wednesday's instalment of Good Morning Britain. Parish, who resigned as an MP earlier this year after admitting to watching porn in the House of Commons, weighed in on the latest major resignations under the Prime Minister's rule which infuriated many ITV viewers. Related articles America’s Got Talent: Simon Cowell's favourite Golden Buzzer moment Why Didn’t They Ask Evans showrunner on ‘exquisite’ lead actress … [Read more...] about ‘It’s about integrity’ Shamed Neil Parish stuns as he slams Boris Johnson on GMB

September 13, 2021 - 10:34 BST This was the 'Schitt's Creek' star's first time at fashion's biggest night! Dan Levy attended his very first Met Gala on the evening of Sept. 13 when he stepped out to fashion's biggest night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The Schitt's Creek star made a style statement while also raising awareness about an important figure and causes linked to the LGBTQ community. Before Dan graced the iconic red carpet, he gave fans a preview of his highly embellished outfit on social media and explained the meaning behind it. PHOTOS: Met Gala 2021: All the head-turning red carpet looks you need to see "A big heartfelt thank you to @cartier for so generously welcoming and accessorizing me tonight," he wrote on Instagram. "What I’ve so long admired about the Costume Institute is its commitment to educate and inspire people through fashion," the Canadian star began. He … [Read more...] about Dan Levy makes his Met Gala debut in poignant outfit that pays tribute to late LGBTQ+ activist David Wojnarowicz