Report questions the Mounties in a probe examining the Nova Scotia mass shootings

A memorial pays tribute to Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Heidi Stevenson, a mother of two and a 23-year veteran of the force, along the highway in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Andrew Vaughan/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Vaughan/AP A memorial pays tribute to Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Heidi Stevenson, … Read more

Report exposes racist and bullying behaviour in England’s fire and rescue services

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Humiliating new recruits, acting out a rape, expecting women to make the tea and thinking the use of racist language is just “having a laugh” are among examples of unacceptable behaviour in England’s … Read more

Schools struggling to recruit teaching staff – report

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Schools are increasingly struggling to recruit teaching staff amid a huge increase in vacancies, new research shows. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) said there are almost 40,000 … Read more

‘Deeply troubling’ bullying and harassment at fire and rescue services – report

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails There is “deeply troubling” evidence of bullying, harassment and discrimination in fire and rescue services across England, with inspectors warning that what has been uncovered may just be … Read more

Peace Corps Bill: Reps adopt conference committee report

House of representatives during plenary. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official Twitter handle of House of Reps.]

The House of Representatives has adopted the report of the conference committee on the Peace Corps Bill. The House Committee of the Whole on Thursday considered the report submitted by Ibrahim Babangida (NNPP, Katsina) and adopted the recommendations. The lower chamber had in December 2022 passed the bill. However, there were differences in the versions … Read more

Cost of living leading to more holidays in Britain, reveals report

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails More people plan to holiday in this country amid the continuing cost of living crisis, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that half will … Read more

These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says

Internal Revenue Service taxes forms are seen on Feb. 13, 2019. Keith Srakocic/AP hide caption toggle caption Keith Srakocic/AP Internal Revenue Service taxes forms are seen on Feb. 13, 2019. Keith Srakocic/AP This year’s federal tax filing deadline of April 18 is quickly approaching, and Americans generally pay some mixture of federal, local, and in … Read more

Two US army Blackhawk helicopters collide over Kentucky, report says

Sign up to our Evening Headlines email for your daily guide to the latest news Sign up to our free US Evening Headlines email Two United States Army Blackhawk helicopters collided during a training mission over Kentucky on Wednesday night, according to reports. Citing an army spokesperson, the New York Times reported that it was … Read more

Femi Olaleye: Doctor faults expert report, says no evidence that survivor was raped

A health practitioner, Uwom Eze, on Wednesday, testified before the Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in the Ikeja area of Lagos in the alleged rape case involving Femi Olaleye, a doctor. Mr Olaleye, the managing director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, is facing a two-count charge of defilement and sexual assault by penetration of … Read more

Report scores Benue, Borno, Kano low on fiscal transparency

The Subnational Audit Efficacy (SAE) index report, conducted by Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI), has ranked Benue, Borno and Kano states low on transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. The post Report scores Benue, Borno, Kano low on fiscal transparency appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. … Read more