London's schools face nearly 3,000 fewer reception-age children enrolling in September, making the capital the hardest-hit region in England and Wales. Rising housing costs and a falling birthrate are cited as the primar...
In a Guardian opinion piece, Will Parman argues that the absence of a unified digital health record system leaves patients and clinicians relying on informal notes, risking missed medical information. Drawing on lessons ...
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced an SNP manifesto pledge to cap the cost of essential supermarket items including bread, milk and cheese. The policy is intended to ease cost-of-living pressures ahead of...
US Democrats are targeting FIFA, the soccer governing body responsible for staging the World Cup, as part of their affordability agenda. This comes amid concerns about transit disruptions during upcoming tournament match...
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to jail for firing a rifle at a political rally eight years ago. His lawyers plan to appeal the conviction. The incident occurred in 2018....
The UK could face food shortages by summer under a worst-case scenario drawn up by officials. The UK economy grew faster than expected before the outbreak of the war....
The UK government has contingency plans in place for possible food shortages if the Iran war continues. Business Secretary Peter Kyle confirmed this, citing a 'reasonable worst-case scenario'. The Times reports supermark...
The UK economy saw its biggest monthly rise in over two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran. The growth was unexpected....
The BBC asked residents of Swindon about their concerns ahead of local elections, revealing issues that people care most about in the area....
An Al Jazeera opinion piece argues that Pope Leo has demonstrated a model of resistance to US President Trump that most world leaders have failed to follow. The piece criticizes global leaders for choosing to appease Tru...
Chris Mason writes that ministers must close asylum loopholes to protect genuine victims. He argues that the electorate is concerned about immigration and asylum issues....
The BBC investigation found that migrants are making false claims of domestic abuse to stay in the UK. Reuters reports this is a growing trend, while BBC says it's an 'exploitation' of rules....
Rep. Chris Pappas holds a sizable cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race for New Hampshire's open Senate seat, having raised $3.3 million in the first quarter....
Keir Starmer has faced criticism from Labour peer George Robertson over defence funding. The Guardian explores why the government has been slow to prioritize defence and what trade-offs Starmer is willing to make....
In various US Senate primary races, Rep. Andy Barr maintained his cash lead in Kentucky, Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a significant fundraising advantage in Georgia, and former Rep. Mary Peltola outraised Sen. Dan Sullivan but ...
Democratic congresswomen clashed with US Energy Secretary over the ongoing conflict in Iran and its impact on gas prices. The energy secretary was accused of being out of touch....
The Israeli Prison Service claims that the allegations of Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti being subjected to physical violence by prison guards are “false and baseless”. This contradicts the family's statement....
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Israel-Lebanon diplomatic talks a “historic opportunity” but warned no breakthrough agreement would happen immediately. The talks were held in Washington following a month-lon...
US President Donald Trump has threatened to row back on a trade deal between the US and UK due to strained relations. The comments come as tensions rise over Iran and defence spending....
The upcoming Senedd election in Wales is expected to see either Plaid Cymru or Reform take power, marking a significant shift in the country's politics. The winner will be determined by voters on 7 May....