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IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.

The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance, earlier this month underscores IMP’s commitment to meeting rigorous international standards.

Through an independent expert assessment of its products, policies, and...

The UK has long been at the forefront of tobacco control, implementing some of the world’s strictest anti-smoking measures. However, as smoking rates have declined, vaping has surged - particularly among the young.

Recent legislation reflects growing concern about both tobacco and vaping, but the rapid rise of vaping among youth, coupled with emerging evidence of its health risks, raises questions about the consistency and effectiveness of current policies.

Current Laws on Smoking and Tobacco

The UK government has made significant strides in reducing smoking rates...

A British teenager, Bella May Culley, 18, from Billingham, County Durham, who was reported missing while traveling in Thailand, has been arrested over 4,000 miles away in Tbilisi, Georgia, on serious drug smuggling charges.

She is accused of illegally purchasing, possessing, and importing a large quantity of narcotics, including approximately 14 kilograms of cannabis and hashish, found in her luggage at Tbilisi International Airport.

Bella had been traveling in Southeast Asia, spending three weeks in the Philippines after Easter before arriving in Thailand around May 3. She...

Architecture has always played a powerful role in how we perceive and experience the towns we live in. In the UK, where historic buildings sit side-by-side with cutting-edge design, architecture reflects our cultural heritage and actively shapes our collective future. As towns evolve to meet modern needs, the way they are built tells a story about who we are and what we value.

From regenerated high streets and sustainable housing to revitalised industrial zones, architecture is at the heart of transforming once-forgotten areas into thriving, forward-thinking communities....