Tamara Davison
Tamara Davison is a freelance journalist at The Standard. She covers trending news, foreign affairs and the environment. She’s previously worked for The Guardian, The Independent, Daily Mirror and i News. Also a freediver, Tamara is often underwater when she’s not reporting. ...
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Tamara Davison is a freelance journalist at The Standard. She covers trending news, foreign affairs and the environment. She’s previously worked for The Guardian, The Independent, Daily Mirror and i News. Also a freediver, Tamara is often underwater when she’s not reporting.
When is the next half-term? Term and holiday dates for 2024
School children are enjoying another half-term in May
Post Office scandal: Victims' convictions to be quashed
New legislation means all wrongly convicted post office workers will be exonerated and will be in line for substantial compensation
Which Tories have resigned? Record number of MPs step down
Rishi Sunak writes to Robert Halfon and James Heappey to express his regret at their decisions
Why is Rafah important in the Israel-Gaza conflict?
At least 45 Palestinians died after an aerial assault on a camp in Rafah but the international horror at the carnage looks unlikely to change Israel’s war policy
Is Natwest down? Tech issue sees thousands lose banking access
Natwest has claimed the banking app should now be working as normal
When did the UK have conscription and could it make a return?
Britain's top soldier has suggested that a national mobilisation may one day be necessary
What is Triple Lock Pension Plus? Conservatives pledge tax cut
What benefits will pensioners actually gain from the new tax allowance?
New EU border rules – how could they affect your holiday?
Long delays are expected at UK exit points while Brits go through the EU’s new registration process for the first time
When is the next full moon? How to see June's Strawberry Moon
May’s full moon has just passed, but when is the next one?
What is inflation? Rate falls to lowest in almost three years
The major reasons for the UK's fall in inflation have been falling gas and electricity prices
When is results day 2024? Students get ready to receive GCSE results
Exam season kicked off earlier this month
Sycamore Gap tree: Man pleads not guilty to felling
Famous sycamore is being stored by the National Trust
Co-op Live arena: Which gigs have been cancelled?
From ‘testing critical procedures’ to an air-conditioning unit falling from the ceiling, the Co-op Live arena has been dogged by issues but it is finally open
India election 2024: how does voting work and who are the candidates?
India has more than 970m eligible voters, meaning that over 10% of the global population can vote in the world’s biggest election
What is the pollen count today and when does grass pollen season end?
If you suffer from hay fever, knowing the pollen count and what pollens are at their peak can help you take preventative action
What is the Gen Z age range and are you a Millennial?
Find out your own generation based on your age, and what the latest is called
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: semi-final 2 running order revealed
Ten acts have already secured their spot in the final after performing in the first semi-final on Tuesday
Who owns TikTok? ByteDance files lawsuit against US government ban
TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, with more than one billion users worldwide, but who owns it and what personal data can it access?
Eurovision: which countries don't compete and why?
Luxembourg will be returning to the competition for the first time since 1993 in 2024. But which countries aren’t competing this year and never have?
All you need to know about London's Thames Barrier
The barrier has prevented London from flooding more than 200 times — but what is its history and how long will it last?
Why were e-gates down at UK airports and what are they?
Hundreds of passengers at UK airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick are left stranded after a major issue with the technology