First post-pandemic study of attainment gap finds pupils from low-income families have fallen further behind richer peers except in London The attainment gap between 16-year-olds from low-income families and their wealthier classmates has grown across all regions of England since before the pandemic with the exception of London, research has […]

Victim died in kidnap-for-ransom in Hertfordshire 54 years ago after being mistaken for then-wife of Rupert Murdoch Police have begun a new search for the remains of Muriel McKay, who was murdered in a kidnap-for-ransom case more than 54 years ago. Nizamodeen Hosein and his brother, Arthur, mistook McKay, 55, […]

Angela Rayner writing to council leaders without devolved responsibilities to offer chance for greater autonomy Local authorities in “devolution deserts” are being invited to join forces to take on more responsibilities over policy areas including transport, skills and planning as part of a major transferral of powers out of Westminster. […]

Experts hope QbTest will help more children get diagnosis within six months of first assessment The NHS has been told it can start using a new digital test to speed up the diagnosis of ADHD in children and young people, which up to now could often take several years. The […]

Suspect, named as Thomas Matthew Crooks, killed in shooting at Pennsylvania rally; Trump and Biden reportedly had ‘good conversation’ Questions mount over shooter’s ability to access roof despite security presence What we know about the suspected gunman Before Saturday’s attempt on Donald Trump’s life, there have been multiple assassinations of […]