It comes as education unions have raised concerns about the statutory tests taken by Year 6 pupils in primary schools across England.

It follows a mixed picture in recent years, with one such attack in 2023 and 2022, none in 2021 and 2020, and five in 2019.

Campaigners and experts debated on whether utilities should be nationalised as ministers seek to ‘reset’ the failing sector.

Greater Glasgow MPs want Clyde Tunnel toll plan abandoned (Image: Newsquest) At a Glasgow City Council meeting last month, councillors heard how a regulatory check will need to be carried out before a ...

The chief inspector of prisons revealed ‘frightening’ blades including a zombie knife was also suspected of being dropped into prison by a drone.

Marseille Provence Airport has been close since around midday (July 8) following a wildfire nearby - British Airways.

Flights scheduled at Marseille Airport have been suspended after a wildfire raged close to the southern French port city, local authorities said. The prefecture urged people in the affected areas to ...

A public inquiry into the murders of three girls at a Southport dance class will identify changes that urgently need to be made to protect the most vulnerable from other “horrors”, the chairman has ...

Mr Sunak, who was prime minister between October 2022 and July 2024, is set to advise leaders across the firm.

Pc Marsden said he had received a report of “two Asian males fighting outside Starbucks” and on arrival was told by a member of the public, Abdulkareem Ismaeil, that he had been headbutted by a male ...

An ex-teacher, referred to as Evan, gave evidence via videolink from prison, where he is serving an eight-year sentence for sexual assault and rape.

A holidaymaker claims Ryanair's baggage checker was 'tilted' so that her cabin bags rolled out by 'half a centimetre' - landing her with a ...