Week 7 - Wednesday
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 2 hours 1 minute
EU probes Shein under digital safety laws — Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly reacts as the European Commission launches a Digital Services Act investigation into Shein over alleged illegal products and addictive design features.
SNA review paused after backlash — Senator Joe Flaherty welcomes the Government’s decision to pause changes to Special Needs Assistant allocations following widespread concern from parents and schools.
TUS scientist earns top global honour — Athlone’s Prof Neil Rowan becomes the first academic in TUS history to receive a Higher Doctorate of Science, recognising three decades of world-leading research.
