Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to resign after the South African parliament announced the formation of a multi-party impeachment committee to reinvestigate allegations linked to the theft of large amounts of cash hidden at…

The government has reversed plans to shorten the Mexican school year ahead of the 2026 football World Cup after strong criticism from parents, education experts and local authorities. The education secretary, Mario Delgado,…

Houy (not her real name), a Cambodian mother of three, turned to overseas work after illness, family breakdown and the pandemic left her without income. Promised a legal job in Singapore, she instead…

The CofE’s strategic mission board has reported significant progress in its 2025 annual review, with £98m distributed to dioceses and £5.9m to mission partners to revitalise parish churches across England. Funding has supported…

Two years after a landslide parliamentary victory, on 7 May Keir Starmer was facing huge pressure as local and devolved elections were seen as a test of his leadership and the strength of…

A BBC investigation has found that some self-described infant sleep experts are offering advice which could seriously endanger babies, contradicting established medical guidance. Undercover filming revealed recommendations such as placing newborns on their…

Doctors are warning that cases of silicosis among young kitchen workers are likely to rise without urgent screening measures, as exposure to silica dust from engineered stone worktops continues to pose serious health…

Former Liberal Democrat candidate David Campanale has called for an apology from Ed Davey after a court found he faced unlawful religious discrimination. Campanale, selected in 2022 for Sutton and Cheam, was later…

Trading standards officers across the UK are facing escalating threats and violence from organised crime groups operating on high streets, according to recent testimony. Officers have reported intimidation, sexual abuse, and physical attacks…

More private schools opened than closed in England in 2025 despite policy changes by the Labour Party, including the introduction of VAT on fees. Government data shows 107 independent schools opened while 71…