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Ahead of the Lionesses' World Cup final against Spain, we can no doubt expect politicians to jump on the bandwagon. But doing so is not without risks, as David Cameron and Boris Johnson will admit

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

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.

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 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

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

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

Parents are spending on average £422 a year on secondary uniforms and £287 on primary uniforms amid the cost-of-living crisis, and we want to know if you think the education attire is too expensive

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

Health Secretary Steve Barclay claims the plan will 'end the 8am scramble' for appointments, but there are fears that it will be harder than ever to see a GP

Hundreds of mourners came together to remember Ann Blackwood, a "caring and kind-hearted" mother allegedly killed by her ex-husband over their late son's grave - on his birthday

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%

Members of the grand jury that indicted former President Donald Trump earlier this week have been threatened after their addresses were posted on an extreme website online

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

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

Gillian Keegan said she hasn't seen Mid Bedfordshire MP Ms Dorries for a while, saying you 'probably see her on the telly' now as pressure mounts on her to finally resign

Malcontents within the Tory Party are clamouring for ministers to water down or scrap the Net Zero target - despite it being a manifesto promise at the last election

The British Museum says it has launched an urgent investigation alongside the Metropolitan Police over artefacts thought to have been stolen as it reveals which pieces may have been taken

Wind farms are set to produce electricity much cheaper than the regular wholesale price even with high inflation but red tape is expected to block new projects

Labour's deputy leader speaks openly about the extreme poverty in Stockport, Greater Manchester, where she grew up, as she tours the north in special battle bus