Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate
Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workersThe children’s laureate Frank Cottrel...
Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC is seeking his arrest
Smotrich vows to retaliate by waging ‘war’ on Palestinian Authority and orders evacuation of a West Bank villageMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrae...
Energy bills will rise by £200 in July to nearly £1,900 a year, forecast says
Cornwall Insight predicts rise in price cap of nearly 13% in Great Britain as Iran war pushes up gas costsBusiness live – latest updatesHouseholds in ...
Alleged rapes on Married at First Sight UK must be investigated, says Department for Culture
DCMS says there must be ‘consequences for criminality’, after allegations by three women about onscreen partnersRape claims involving Channel 4’s Marr...
At least 15m Britons not saving enough to retire, Pensions Commission says
Just 4% of self-employed workers are putting cash into pensions, with ‘large groups across the UK facing a severe cliff-edge’Millions of people across...
Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because "serious negotiations" are underway to end the ...
President says he’s adding ‘over 600’ prescription drugs to TrumpRx site
Trump claims number of medications available via the discount program will increase nearly sevenfoldDonald Trump has announced a major expansion of hi...
Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off
President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expe...
Katie Price Says Husband Was Kidnapped While Crossing the Dubai Border
Katie Price is facing an unimaginable situation.
The Celebrity Big Brother UK alum shared her husband Lee Andrews has been missing since May 13, when ...
US says American contracted Ebola in Congo as CDC announces new travel screening measures
Health officials to take ‘proactive measures’ in response to the ongoing Ebola virus epidemic in the DRC and UgandaSign up for the Breaking News US ne...
NYC Health and Hospitals says hackers stole medical data and fingerprints during breach affecting at least 1.8 million people
The New York public healthcare system said hackers stole personal and medical data, and scans of biometrics — including fingerprints — in one of the l...
Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care
Former England scrum-half Danny Care criticises the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this s...
Linus Torvalds says Linux security list is becoming ‘unmanageable’ due to AI bug reports
Linux founder Linus Torvalds said in his most recent state of the kernel post that "the continued flood of AI reports has basically made the security ...
Andy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EU
Burnham vows to have ‘relentless domestic focus’ in first speech since announcing Makerfield byelection runUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnh...
Thousands of U.S. countertop workers could have damaged lungs, safety expert says
Over 550 men in California have fallen ill after cutting natural or factory-made stone countertops. But epidemiologists say this isn't just a Californ...
