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Pause post-16 education shake-up or risk worsening skills shortages,...

Rushing the withdrawal of funding for applied general qualifications could narrow student choice, the Education Committee said.

Imitation firearms now main weapon used in gun crime, figures show

The Office for National Statistics said a rise in gun crime was largely down to the growing presence of imitation weapons.

Imitation firearms now main weapon used in gun crime – figures

The Office for National Statistics said a rise in gun crime was largely down to the growing presence of imitation weapons.

Man arrested after reports GSOC member attended Hutch party

Reports emerged that an officer at the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) attended a party with Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch.

Scottish Government launches 20-minute neighbourhood consultation

The consultation will close on July 20.

Sudan evacuation effort ‘potentially impossible’ once ceasefire ends...

The Foreign Secretary said there is no guarantee of further evacuation flights once a ceasefire expires.

Barclay ‘absolutely not’ a bully, Cabinet colleague Cleverly says

Civil servants have ‘raised concerns’ about Health Secretary Steve Barclay’s alleged behaviour towards them, according to the Guardian.

Scientists: Climate change worsened Eastern Africa drought

Nineteen scientists from seven nations assessed how climate change affected rainfall in the region.

Mexico’s president admits briefly fainting due to Covid

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said his doctors had been concerned enough to administer a litre of rehydration fluids.

Boy who created ‘Hope Bowl’ gets celebrity backing and raises £275,0...

‘Seeing how much the funds raised last year have helped the Ukrainian children in Poland, I knew I had to do another fundraiser,’ said Gabriel Clark

What the papers say – April 27

A wide variety of stories featured across the British front pages on Thursday.

Schools should remove Ofsted banners and logos to put watchdog ‘back...

The current inspection model ’causes unacceptable collateral damage’ to school leaders’ health, the president elect of the NAHT union will say.

Photos for every year of King’s life compiled to mark coronation

The images from 1948 to 2023 show Charles from newborn baby to the nation’s head of state.

The ups and downs at the start of King Charles III’s reign

The Duke of Sussex opened up about his fraught relationships with the royal family in his Netflix documentary and autobiography.

Local elections 2023: The councils to watch

Some of the key results to look for once the polls close.

New research sheds light on origins of ancient Picts

The research was carried out by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and the University of Aberdeen.

William and Kate to visit Welsh rugby club with mountain rescue team

The Prince and Princess of Wales are to spend time with local communities on their trip to South Wales.

Bamburgh retains top spot in ranking of UK seaside destinations

The Northumberland village came first out of 118 locations in research conducted by consumer group Which?.

Charity launches event to help youngsters boost fitness and mental w...

A charity will launch its World Daily Mile Day on Thursday, with more than 1,000 children expected to complete the challenge together in Dundee.

Historic church is site of the crowning of British monarchs for 1,00...

Charles III will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned in the gothic surrounds of Westminster Abbey.