National Year of Reading Launches to Boost Child Literacy
England captain Leah Williamson and author Richard Osman back the 'Go All In' campaign to reverse the sharp decline in reading for pleasure among UK children. Join the national mission.
England captain Leah Williamson and author Richard Osman back the 'Go All In' campaign to reverse the sharp decline in reading for pleasure among UK children. Join the national mission.
Queen Camilla warns of an 'urgent' literacy crisis as global reading rates plummet. Her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, marks five years fighting to get people back into books.
Queen Camilla warns of a global reading crisis as rates plummet, especially among children. Her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, marks five years fighting for literacy.
Queen Camilla declares her literacy charity's mission 'more urgent than ever' as reading rates hit their lowest point. Her Reading Room marks five years with a new 'Make Room for Reading' drive.
Queen Camilla declares her mission to get people reading is 'more urgent than ever' as charity marks five years. New drive encourages just five minutes of daily reading.
As 2026 is declared the UK's National Year of Reading, fears of a 'post-literate society' are challenged. Discover why books and the life of the mind have a robust future.
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting child literacy. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
Education specialists argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literacy. Discover how to truly engage young male readers.
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Explore how festive food traditions across the Nigerian, Ghanaian, Caribbean and Black British diaspora symbolise identity, history and community during the Christmas season.
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Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches The Pleasure List campaign, urging book recommendations to reverse the UK's falling literacy and leisure reading rates. Join the national mission.
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Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!