Top grammar school threatened with funding withdrawal over ‘hostile environment’ of sexism and racism

A top grammar school in Essex has been threatened with having its funding agreement withdrawn after Ofsted found "a significant number" of students felt unsafe and were subject to sexist and racist remarks.

PM hails ‘real progress’ in US-UK trade during White House talks – despite failing to commit to deal by 2024

Boris Johnson has hailed "real progress" on US-UK trade - despite his earlier refusal to commit to securing a free trade deal between the two countries by the time of the next general election.

Six men charged after hundreds of Iraqi-Kurdish migrants were ‘smuggled into UK’

Six men have been charged with being part of an organised network that allegedly smuggled hundreds of Iraqi-Kurdish migrants into the UK.

‘Some people wanted me dead’: Pope hits back at conservative critics

Pope Francis has hit back at conservative critics, saying their undermining of the Catholic Church is the "work of the devil" - and quipped that "some people wanted me dead" after his recent surgery.

‘Anti-democratic’: Labour Party facing ‘civil war’ over Starmer’s leadership vote shake-up

The Labour Party is facing a "civil war" over Sir Keir Starmer's plans to reform the way the Labour leader is elected.

‘Some people wanted me dead’: Pope hits back at conservative critics

Pope Francis has hit back at conservative critics, saying their undermining of the Catholic Church is the "work of the devil" - and quipped that "some people wanted me dead" after his recent surgery.

Making the music of tomorrow: Chic frontman Nile Rodgers among stars at Ivor Novello Awards

The last 18 months may have decimated the live scene, but many people have sought comfort, distraction and even solace from recorded music - making the Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate songwriting, arguably more...

Arcuri says Johnson’s office knew of then London mayor’s ‘crush on me’

Technology entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri has said people in Boris Johnson's office knew "he had somewhat of a crush on me" during the prime minister's time as London mayor.