Tech and Science Daily podcast: The end of mobile phones in schools?
Teachers get new guidance as ministers ‘ban’ mobile phones in schools.
The non-statutory measures instruct headteachers on how to stop the use of phones not only during lessons but during break and lunch periods as well. It also suggests that staff could search pupils and their bags for mobile phones if necessary.
The Department of Educations say the move would ensure consistency in classrooms across England.
New Airbnb rules to stop the ‘hollowing out’ of local communities and help ease the housing crisis, have been announced by Housing Secretary Michael Gove.
Under the laws people would be required to obtain permission from the local council, if they want to let the property out as a short-term holiday home.
A mandatory national register would also be set up providing councils with information on short-term lets in their area. However, the rules don’t apply to people renting out their main home for 90 days or less in a year.
It’s been reported that the European Union is ‘poised to fine Apple about 500 million euros’. The Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources, that the fine is over alleged breaches of EU competition law - and is expected to be announced early next month.
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