Children’s reading crisis as UK families struggle and shared reading rates plummet by 11%
Children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has urged national action to address the children’s “reading crisis” as fresh research indicates families are…
Brit tourist found unconscious in sea at Majorca resort as 999 crews swarm
A Brit tourist has been rushed to hospital after he was spotted floating unconscious in the sea at a Majorcan…
Forget the three-term project now: crisis-hit Labour needs a one-term mindset and priorities to match | Andy Beckett
TV crews wait in Downing Street on 14 May as news of challenges to Keir Starmer’s leadership emerges. Photograph: Thomas…
Fears of ‘postal deserts’ as owner of former WH Smith stores puts counters under threat
Joint signage for TG Jones and Post Office on one of the newly branded outlets. Photograph: Michael Kemp/AlamyView image in…
M54 crash LIVE: Shropshire motorway closed after car leaves carriageway in ‘serious’ crash
A significant stretch of a major UK motorway has been shut to traffic following a serious collision. The crash occurred…
If Labour didn’t exist, would you invent it? Streeting, Rayner, Burnham – you need to tell us why
Keir Starmer with Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting in 2024. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenKeir Starmer with Angela…
Family of Footballer Tyler Fairman killed in ‘hit and run’ describe every parent’s worst nightmare
The devastated family of a man who tragically died after an alleged hit and run have shared a deeply moving…
UK clothes manufacturer suddenly shuts up shop after 40 years of business
A long-standing UK clothing manufacturer has collapsed into liquidation after more than 40 years in business, leaving all remaining staff…
Travel chaos as more flights cancelled at Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester
Thousands of UK holidaymakers are facing a fresh wave of travel-induced headaches after more than 40 flights were cancelled at…
‘It’s going to be close’ – On the streets of Ashton-in-Makerfield as by-election announced
Ashton-in-Makerfield has been thrust into the national spotlight after Andy Burnham announced he would be running for the seat. The…