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High-performing London school, Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy, found to have harmful discipline practices, including public humiliation and desking for minor infractions. Review reveals these methods disproportionately affected vulnerable students, leading to self-harm and worthlessness. Leaderships defensive stance and governors lack of accountability allowed these practices to persist. While no child protection failures found, recommendations for complaints and parent communication accepted. Mossbourne Federation reviewing findings, DfE calls findings serious and concerning, emphasizing positive behavior policies.

Greater Manchester Police arrest third suspect in connection with Salford shooting; woman in her twenties injured in Thursday incident.

In a shocking turn of events, a UK woman, Helena Coyne, received a community order after brutally assaulting her double-amputee father, Michael. The attack involved pulling off his prosthetic leg, biting his face, and kicking his dog. Coynes anger stemmed from her father sending money to her daughter. Despite the severity of the crime, the judge spared her prison due to her immediate remorse.

The British Medical Association is considering a new offer from Health Secretary Wes Streeting, which includes emergency legislation to prioritize UK medical graduates and experienced NHS doctors for specialty training roles. The offer also proposes increasing specialty training posts and funding mandatory Royal College examination and membership fees for resident doctors. However, there is no additional money for a further pay rise. Meanwhile, health leaders warn of a potential worst-case flu season, with at least six hospitals already declaring critical incidents due to surging demand. The online vote among medics will close on Monday, with the potential to postpone industrial action if they vote in favor of the proposals.

Revolutionary Archaeological Discovery in England: Evidence of Human Fire-Making Dating Back 400,000 Years A groundbreaking discovery in Barnham, England, has pushed back the timeline for human fire-making by over 350,000 years. Researchers found evidence of human-created fire, including a flint used to strike a rock and generate a spark, and a thin layer of clay showing distinct reddening from repeated heat exposure. This discovery, published in Nature, challenges our understanding of early human technology and opens new research avenues into how different groups of humans learned to harness fire.

Ministers offer new deal to avert resident doctors strike in England. The British Medical Association presents the proposal to its members, potentially ending the five-day walkout set for December 17th. The deal includes increased specialist training positions and covers out-of-pocket expenses, but no pay raises. Emergency legislation allows NHS to prioritize UK-trained doctors for specialty posts. The number of specialty posts will also increase by four thousand. The Association will consult members via online survey, closing on December 15th. If accepted, a formal referendum will follow.

Lance Corporal George Hooley, a 28-year-old British paratrooper, tragically lost his life in an accident while observing defensive equipment testing in Ukraine. Known for his exceptional service and upcoming promotion, Hooley was praised by Sir Keir Starmer and officials from the US and Australia for his courage and dedication. This incident underscores the ongoing risks faced by those supporting Ukraine, as our thoughts and prayers go out to Hooleys family and friends.

Crypto Traders Tragic Murder: A Grim Reminder of the Dangers in the Digital Asset World In a shocking turn of events, a crypto trader was brutally murdered in Spain after being kidnapped by a gang seeking access to his digital wallet. The victim and his girlfriend were ambushed, and during a failed escape attempt, he was shot. They were then held captive, with the girlfriend eventually freed, while the man was tortured and killed. Five arrests have been made, and four more are charged in Denmark. This incident underscores the growing threat of kidnappings and violence in the crypto world.