Rubbish and recycling in England: what’s changing and why it matters | Waste

Recycling rules across England have long been inconsistent – but that will change from Tuesday when the government’s Simpler Recycling legislation comes into effect. What are the new rules for recycling? Under the simpler recycling requirements for household waste collections, which come into force from 31 March, councils in England must provide separate collections for…

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The Guardian view on schools: Send reforms aside, the government’s white paper lacks focus | Editorial

Heavily trailed reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (Send) education dominated coverage of last week’s schools white paper. But Bridget Phillipson’s policy of in-sourcing special provision, creating a new tier of support and making mainstream settings more inclusive, is the centrepiece of a broader agenda that also requires scrutiny. All schools in future will…

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Cryptic crossword No 29,969 | Crosswords

1Soften tobacco, say, doubly loudly – for puffer? (4-4) 1 down. Soften tobacco, say, doubly loudly – for puffer? 4-4 letters. 2, 24Astound Cockney Casanova? (4,4) 2 down, 24 down. Astound Cockney Casanova? 4 letters and 4 letters. 310, barely sick, housebound? (6) 3 down. 10, barely sick, housebound? 6 letters. 4Rule with old king…

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‘You can’t clear 30-yard’: Jos Buttler’s mic drop reply to Chahal ahead of PBKS vs GT clash | Cricket News

Jos Buttler with Yuzvendra Chahal (Image: ANI) Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Gujarat Titans star Jos Buttler shared a light-hearted moment ahead of their IPL 2026 clash in Mullanpur, rekindling memories from their time together at Rajasthan Royals. The duo, who went their separate ways after the 2025 mega auction, with Chahal joining PBKS…

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