Labour axes Jeremy Hunt's compulsory 9-5 school day policy
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's flagship policy to extend school days has been scrapped by Labour's Bridget Phillipson, who brands it 'unfunded' and 'unworkable' mere hours after the election.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's flagship policy to extend school days has been scrapped by Labour's Bridget Phillipson, who brands it 'unfunded' and 'unworkable' mere hours after the election.
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt warns against the rising trend of overmedicalising normal childhood development, arguing it overlooks the natural, uneven journey of growing up.
Horse racing titan JP McManus sets his sights on a record-breaking third Cheltenham Gold Cup with superstar chaser Galopin Des Champs. Get the latest on the champion's Newmarket preparations and the road to the 2025 Festival.
Exclusive: Orlando Bloom announces his return as Legolas in the new Lord of the Rings film directed by Andy Serkis. Discover what this means for Middle-earth's future.
Thames Valley Police issue desperate plea for information as 22-year-old Oxford University student Andrew Hunt remains missing for over a week. Last seen in Summertown area.
West Midlands Police launch urgent manhunt for a knifeman who sexually assaulted a woman in a Birmingham alleyway. CCTV image released as public warned to stay vigilant.
A brutal 'stealth tax' is silently crippling British workers' finances. With income tax thresholds frozen until 2028, millions are being pulled into higher tax brackets despite no real-terms pay rise. Discover how fiscal drag could cost you over £1,200 an
A savvy charity shopper stumbled upon a rare Yves Saint Laurent 'Le Smoking' tuxedo jacket worth £1,500 in a British Heart Foundation store, paying less than £9. Discover the story behind this astonishing thrift find.
CCTV captures the moment a brazen pair steal cash from a farm's honesty box in Surrey, sparking a police hunt and outrage from the local community.
Bargain Hunt expert Izzie Balmer has announced her departure from the beloved BBC daytime show in an emotional social media post, thanking fans for seven years of 'wonderful adventures'.
A coroner's inquest hears how an experienced equestrian, Sarah Berry, died after a fall from her horse during a hunt with the Mendip Farmers' Hunt, in a devastating accident that has shocked the rural community.
Jeremy Hunt faces mounting pressure from retail leaders to address the business rates burden in the Spring Budget, as new data reveals shop price inflation remains stubbornly high.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her opening move by ending VAT exemption for private schools, a key Labour pledge to fund state education. The Treasury confirms the change will proceed despite sector warnings.
Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, opens up about her blossoming romance and how she spent her NFL offseason travelling with her new boyfriend.
Exclusive analysis reveals how potential cuts to Stamp Duty and Capital Gains Tax in the upcoming Budget could impact home movers, landlords, and first-time buyers across the UK.
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's rigid fiscal framework, designed for stability, is now actively hindering economic recovery, suppressing growth, and exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Experts warn the Treasury's orthodoxy is no longer fit for
Jason Dunne, the crossbow maniac, smiled for his mugshot after murdering his wife and two others in a horrific attack in Bushey, Hertfordshire. The 48-year-old was found dead hours later as police launched a massive manhunt.
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a radical overhaul of property taxation, with plans targeting expensive homes to fund public services and address the UK's fiscal black hole.
Exclusive insights from Day Two of the UK's Economic Reform Roundtable reveal a landmark consensus on deregulation, skills investment, and a new 'Brexit Dividend' for British industry. Discover the five key takeaways shaping Britain's economic future.
Pubs, bars, and restaurants face an existential crisis, demanding urgent government action in the upcoming Spring Budget to survive soaring energy bills, wage costs, and food inflation.
Oscar-winner Halle Berry stunned fans with a series of sizzling bikini photos on Instagram. The racy snaps were posted just as her ex-boyfriend, Van Hunt, sparked speculation with a cryptic post about 'roasting' an ex, creating a fiery online buzz.
Exclusive: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget to revolutionise child benefit system, lifting the 'unfair' High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold and boosting household incomes for millions.
Legendary actor Sir Ian McKellen is reportedly in talks to reprise his iconic role as Gandalf in Warner Bros.' upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' film focusing on Gollum's backstory.
A murder investigation is underway after a young woman was fatally stabbed at a care home in a shocking incident that has left the community in shock.
Police are urgently searching for a knifeman following a violent attack at a residential property. Detectives have released a description of the suspect as the investigation intensifies.
Florida enlists robotic bunnies to lure invasive Burmese pythons, as hunters like Amy Siewe join the battle against the ecological threat.
Police are urgently searching for a man who allegedly assaulted children in an Aldi store. Witnesses report a chaotic scene as shoppers tried to intervene. Full details inside.
A woman has been found dead in a St Kilda apartment in what police believe to be a homicide. Detectives are urgently searching for the suspect as the community reels from the shocking crime.
Florida wildlife officials have sanctioned a limited black bear hunt for the first time in years, sparking debate between conservationists and residents over human-bear conflicts.