Politics

Analysis by the Liberal Democrats found almost 65,000 schoolchildren would be impacted by the field selloffs

In a personal letter to the squad, Labour leader Keir Starmer wrote of the pride he felt after taking his daughter to watch the team in the Euros semi-final last year, saying she had been “immediately absorbed.”

The party’s analysis of this year’s A-level data found pupils in private schools were more than twice as likely as those in comprehensives, sixth form colleges and academies to get A or A* grades.

The Education Secretary was on the airwaves this week talking about A-level results - I think she was trying to help out people who might have not have done as well as they hoped

Government documents show Ms Truss was responsible for some 51% of government spending on foreign flights, accommodation and meals during 2022

Despite Britain facing a worsening obesity epidemic, MPs and staff members tucked into more than 50 orders of scones and tea a day in 2021-22

Brent Central MP Dawn Butler reveals she shared a kiss with The Wire and Luther star when she was younger and that their relationship could have have turned serious

Labour's Lisa Nandy called the figures 'scandalous' and promised the party would spearhead a warm homes programme and give greater rights and protections to renters

Alarming figures released by Age UK found that 735,240 households missed out on payments from the Government's heavily-criticised Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) Alternative Fund

The London Mayor has told the Government that barges for asylum seekers aren't welcome in London following the Bibby Stockholm farce as a war of words escalates

Campaigners warn that 'pro-hunting' members of the House of Lords could torpedo the Hunting Trophies Bill - which needs to pass by November in order to become law

The Government has ordered an independent inquiry into the circumstances behind the horrific murders and attempted murders of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital

Pressure is mounting on Rishi Sunak to declare an extra bank holiday if the Lionesses win the World Cup final on Sunday in what is set to be a momentous clash against Spain

An alarming State of Child Poverty report, produced by charity Buttle UK, found 122,000 children are living in destitution, with families saying they can't afford to get children to school

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has ruled that disabled people face more discrimination and a growing risk of poverty with successive governments making little to no progress

Mick Whelan raised fears that safety is being taken for granted as he suggested rail workers and passengers will be more at risk in empty and unstaffed stations

Michael Gove has written to councils across England urging them to fast-track applications by pubs and bars to open early for Sunday's World Cup final after pleas by pubs

Unlike in Wales and Northern Ireland, the examination boards refused to take into account studies disrupted by Covid, so there has been a record drop in the number of higher grades

Some 150,000-plus Unite members have been involved in over 900 disputes during the last two years, and our win rate stands at over 80%

Angela Eagle, who was joint winner of the under 18s British girls chess championship in 1976, reacted angrily to news that trans women will be banned from playing top tournaments

The Times is reporting that the Chancellor is looking at cutting the welfare bill amidst fears of having to increase it by £4 billion due to inflation

Just 39 asylum seekers were moved onto the barge before it had to be evacuated four days later after legionella bacteria was detected in the water - it now sits empty in Portland

The Lib Dems have called for Parliament to be recalled to pass last-ditch legislation allowing pubs and bars to serve alcohol from 10am on Sunday - the day of the World Cup final

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan came under fire after making the remark in a TV interview, and then doubling down later on as ministers are accused of being unfair to students

Fans are expected to pack into pubs and bars to watch the Lionesses bid for World Cup glory on Sunday - with industry bosses saying they should be allowed to serve alcohol from 10am