More than two in three teachers believe the impact of social media on pupils is the most pronounced challenge in girls’ schools, a poll has suggested. Nearly three in five (58%) teachers said mental ...

The West Midlands is set to receive £100 million of government funding to boost bus services across the region.

The UK’s commitment to Ukraine remains “ironclad”, Sir Keir Starmer said as Vladimir Putin ratcheted up nuclear tensions on the 1,000th day of the conflict.

The news follows US President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with US-supplied longer-range missiles.

US President-elect Donald Trump said he was naming former congressman and Fox host Sean Duffy as his nominee for transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet. Former ...

Scott Mills said he is “beyond excited” to replace Zoe Ball on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show following her departure next month. Ball, who took over the Radio 2 morning programme in 2019 from Chris ...

AROUND 400 refuse workers in Birmingham are considering strike action over the council’s plans to cut wages. Unite the Union, representing the workers, says the vote comes as Birmingham City Council ...

The UK Government sparked anger over the change, which it announced just weeks after taking office in the summer.

More than 70 businesses, including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s, have raised their concerns in a letter to Rachel Reeves.

The Met Office, which described the conditions as “the first taste of winter”, said 5-10cm of snow would prove disruptive in England, with Derbyshire being the area most likely to be affected. The ...

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Recently-appointed boss Laurent Freixe is aiming to make savings to channel spending into advertising and marketing as part of a turnaround plan.