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The chief inspector of schools in England asked for greater powers to monitor independent schools over “potential safeguarding issues” but was ignored by ministers, according to the Guardian. The paper says that despite concerns being raised by Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s chief inspector, the watchdog was later stripped of its role in overseeing the inspections of private schools now facing a wave of sexual assault allegations.

Independent Front Page 26th of December 2024

A large-scale Russian strike involving missiles and drones severely impacted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, leaving half a million people without heating as Ukrainian President Zelensky and UK Labour leader Starmer criticised the action as “inhumane.”

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Independent Front Page 20th of December 2024

Aung San Suu Kyi, recognised globally as a significant political prisoner for her dedication to democracy, remains in solitary confinement under Myanmar’s military regime, prompting international calls for her release, including appeals from former British foreign secretaries.

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Independent Front Page 19th of December 2024

The Waspi women have expressed outrage following the PM’s assertion that they were informed about the changes to their pensions, with Sir Keir Starmer refusing to provide compensation despite previously criticising the policy while in opposition.

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