The vast majority (91) of penalty notices were for unauthorised family holidays, the Department for Education said.

The service for the former deputy prime minister, who died in November aged 86, is being held at Hull Minster.

CI James, 34, has found a unique way to simplify global issues, making them not only understandable but also entertaining for younger audiences.

Former Premier League referee David Coote said he felt “ashamed” of the behaviour that led to his sacking in December for being found to be in breach of his employment contract.

Jacob Fearnley faces another sizeable challenge in his fledgling professional tennis career as he bids to lead Britain’s under-strength Davis Cup team to victory in their qualifier against Japan.

Andrea Baldo said the luxury fashion company will focus more on ‘Britishness’ in future to counter a nosedive in profits.

Ben Leonard, 16, died while on a trip to North Wales with the Reddish Explorer Scouts from Stockport, Greater Manchester, in 2018.

Improving A&E and ambulance waiting times are among the top priorities for the NHS in the year ahead, health officials have said. Hospitals have also been ordered to focus on reducing the NHS waiting ...

A watchdog report last year found a ‘repeated pattern of behaviour’ which saw the couple make private gains from their association with ...

England endured more Women’s Ashes disappointment as they were bowled out for 170 on day one of the day/night Test at the MCG by a dominant Australia side chasing an unprecedented whitewash.

Emma Raducanu has taken a wild card into the WTA tournament in Abu Dhabi next week and will play in qualifying for the first time since winning the US Open.