MPs launch inquiry amid warning of ‘generational shift’ in reading for pleasure A “generational shift” in children reading for pleasure appears to be taking place, the chairwoman of the Education Select Committee has warned, as MPs launch an inquiry into reasons for the decline. The committee will question experts on the relationship between children reading
NHS maintained 95% of planned care during resident doctor strike, data shows The NHS maintained more than 95% of planned care during the most recent round of doctors’ strikes, according to data from the health service. Tens of thousands of resident doctors went on strike in a dispute over pay across England between November 14
Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years Rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the Government has announced. Ministers said the move will save millions of rail travellers hundreds of pounds off season tickets, peak and off-peak returns between major cities. Commuters on the more
Harvey Barnes bags brace as Newcastle beat Manchester City in thriller Harvey Barnes fired Newcastle to a welcome 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester City with a quickfire double in a thrilling encounter at St James’ Park. The former Leicester winger struck after 63 and 70 minutes either side of Ruben Dias’ equaliser to secure
Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder following woman’s death in Swindon A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman. Police said the teenager was detained following an incident in Baydon Close, Moredon, Swindon, on Friday evening. Officers responded to reports of disorder inside a house and
Starmer and other Ukraine allies say US peace plan ‘will require work’ Sir Keir Starmer and other international leaders have called the US-drafted peace plan for Ukraine “a basis which will require additional work”, as they expressed concerns about the proposal to limit Kyiv’s armed forces. In a joint statement issued on Saturday following their
Princess Diana’s former personal designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80 Diana, Princess of Wales’s former personal designer Paul Costelloe has died aged 80, his label has confirmed. A statement from his fashion brand, which carries his name, said he died surrounded by his family in London. It read: “We are deeply saddened to announce the
Young people need more state support to find employment More than half of young people do not feel there is enough state support to help them get paid entry-level jobs with training and opportunities for progression, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 people aged 16 to 24 by the TUC showed that the figure
Sarwar outlines Scottish Labour plans for mental health emergency service A Scottish Labour government would create a new emergency service to ensure people in mental health crisis get urgent and specialist care, Anas Sarwar has said. Speaking ahead of his party’s Scottish policy conference on Saturday, the party leader declared Scotland’s mental health services are
First ‘hopeful’ saplings from felled Sycamore Gap tree set to be planted The first saplings grown from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree are to be planted as National Tree Week kicks off, the National Trust has said. Five saplings will go in the ground on Saturday, with more than half of the 49 “trees