The Education Committee will look into the reasons for the decline in reading among children and how it can be reversed.

Bogus refund claims are among the challenges faced by retailers while shoppers are being urged to watch out for fake adverts and websites.

Andrew Watkins was found guilty of one count of being in charge of a motor vehicle while over the alcohol limit when he appeared before magistrates in November. He had previously entered a not guilty ...

The Hive in Shropshire has launched a creative alternative learning programme for young people facing barriers to mainstream education, ...

On Wednesday, the Chancellor will unveil her latest autumn Budget amid growing concerns over weakness in the economy.

A gold pocket watch recovered from an elderly couple who drowned during the sinking of the Titanic has sold for a record-breaking £1.78 million at auction. It was the highest amount ever paid for ...

The Prime Minister declined to comment on the former prince, but said in general anyone with relevant details should provide them.

The Deputy First Minister is to host a summit on future support for workers after visiting a threatened chemical plant. Kate Forbes will visit the ExxonMobil ethylene plant at Mossmorran, Fife, on ...

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump on the phone and agreed their teams will work together on the US president’s peace proposal for Ukraine during talks in Geneva tomorrow, Downing Street has ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is grappling with weak economic growth, persistent inflation and an expected downgrade to official productivity forecasts.

The town centre was packed as this year's panto dame, Sherrie Trifle, took to the stage with ticket winner Ruby Higgins to throw the switch. The big moment took place outside the town's Regal theatre, ...

The NHS maintained more than 95% of planned care during the most recent round of doctors’ strikes, according to data from the health service. Tens of thousands of resident doctors went on strike in a ...