Anger as government scraps GCSE and A-level exams – but allows BTECs to continue

The government is facing anger after it allowed vocational and technical exams to continue to take place this month - but told GCSE and A-level students they won't be asked to sit exams this...

White police officer who shot black man in the back won’t face charges

A white police officer has been cleared in the shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

‘One of the greatest’: Former England and Manchester City star Colin Bell dies aged 74

Former Manchester City and England footballer Colin Bell has died aged 74.

Starmer challenges PM to ensure UK is first country to vaccinate its population

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will challenge the government to ensure the UK is the first country to vaccinate its population against coronavirus.

Daily COVID cases top 60,000 for first time – with another 830 deaths

The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in the UK has increased by 60,916 - and another 830 people have died, government figures show.

UK coronavirus cases increase by 60,916, with another 830 deaths

The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in the UK has increased by 60,916- and another 830 people have died, government figures show.

Killer of three ‘sought religious jihad’ in park stabbing spree

An alleged terrorist who stabbed three men to death in a park in Reading last June had come under the influence of a notorious preacher while in jail, a court has heard.

Paperchase on brink of administration – putting 1,500 jobs at risk

Paperchase is on the brink of collapsing into administration after sales were impacted by store closures at the end of 2020 - putting 1,500 jobs at risk.