5, July 2023·3 min readMP Bob Seely accused of using misleading ‘ghost kids’ stats again in Parliament by Full FactIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely faces scrutiny for repeatedly misrepresenting Covid-19-related education data in Parliament
5, July 2023·1 min readGovernment to reassess Isle of Wight council funding: A step towards justice?"This injustice has been ongoing now for 50 years," said the Isle of Wight MP
3, July 2023·3 min readIsle of Wight teachers to march on Parliament amid ongoing pay disputesTeachers under the NEU escalate strike action to demand a fully funded, above-inflation pay increase
1, July 2023·3 min readUK’s new alcohol duty system: Here’s what’s planned from AugustFrom next month the whole Alcohol Duty system will be simpler – with the duty reflecting the strength of the drink
28, June 2023·1 min readBoundary Commission publishes final recommendations for new Parliamentary constituenciesThe fate of the two constituencies is in the hands of Government who have four months to approve
18, June 2023·3 min readLetter: Our last chance to save investigative journalism and champion democracyLife-sized sculptures of notable whistleblowers to be unveiled, highlighting the global free speech crisis - sign the petition, urges this reader
28, May 2023·1 min readLetter: Virtual politics or factual fallacies? Unpacking Prime Minister Sunak’s NHS claimsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak faces scrutiny over incorrect NHS dentist numbers, claiming 500 more when in fact there are 1,100 fewer than before the Pandemic
22, May 2023·1 min readAre teachers getting their due? A look at leaked 6.5% pay rise recommendationThe School Teacher Review Body's proposed 6.5 per cent pay rise sparks further funding concerns
18, May 2023·1 min readAre you missing out? Act now to secure your £400 energy bill supportIsland residents urged to claim pending energy bill support before imminent government scheme closures
17, May 2023·2 min readRiding the £2 wave: Department for Transport extends £2 bus fare cap (update 2)The Department for Transport extends funding for the £2 bus fare cap, ensuring affordable travel
11, May 2023·5 min readPublic takes a stand against big tech: Demand for child safety advocate in Online Safety Bill growsOverwhelming public support for bolstered child protection measures in the Online Safety Bill emerges, say the NSPCC
3, May 2023·1 min readFarewell to the NHS Covid-19 App: Isle of Wight’s pioneering role in UK’s contact tracing journeyThe NHS Covid-19 App - trailblazed on the Isle of Wight in 2020 - retires, marking end of a £76m legacy