The impact of the closures in London was even more severe for disadvantaged pupils, according to the working paper.

Properties in need of renovation work cost £44,634 less on average than homes across Britain generally, Rightmove said.

Scientists have identified a genetic mutation which may be the key to stopping people from craving sugary treats. The findings open up the possibility of developing treatments to target the gene in ...

The findings might shed light on the link between loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, researchers say.

When Justin Welby steps down he will be succeeded by the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. There are more than 100 bishops in the Church of England, including 42 diocesan bishops. Here, the PA news ...

The princess will host her annual festive event at Westminster Abbey next month as part of her gradual return to public duties.

Class “inequalities” exist in creative industries in the UK where high-profile figures are more likely to have attended private schools and top universities, a report has suggested. More than two in ...

The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury after a damning report found the Church of England failed to act on a serial abuser continues to dominate Wednesday’s headlines. Meanwhile, the Daily ...

The Post Office is to set out a “transformation plan” in a bid to fix its finances amid reports that hundreds of branches could close down. The industry shake-up may result in the closure of 115 ...

More than 100 boys and young men were abused physically, sexually and psychologically in the UK and Africa by John Smyth over five decades.

Her book Orbital, about astronauts looking down at Earth, was named as the winner of the £50,000 prize and trophy at a ceremony held at Old Billingsgate in the City of London. Harvey, who was ...

Samantha Harvey has become the first woman since 2019 to win the Booker Prize with Orbital, in a record year for female writers. According to the Booker Prize, 36 men and 19 women have won it since ...