A new report from the Children's Commissioner for England reveals Black children are disproportionately subjected to police strip searches and use of force, despite an overall reduction in such incidents since 2020. The findings highlight persistent ethnic disparities in policing practices across England and Wales.
Birmingham faces a potential shift in its political landscape on May 7, with widespread discontent over Labour's 14-year tenure, exacerbated by a prolonged bin strike and council bankruptcy. Voters are weighing multiple parties and independent candidates, with issues like local services and international conflicts influencing their choices.
At the recent International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring meeting in Washington DC, G7 finance ministers and central bankers expressed significant discontent regarding the economic fallout from the US and Israeli-initiated conflict with Iran. Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticised the 'folly' of a war 'which is not ours', as the World Bank prepared up to $100 billion in aid for developing nations grappling with increased energy and food costs.
