89 minutes ago The Steamie: What a Scotsman reporter discovered on an epic walk around Scotland

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Politics

89 minutes ago Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin handed shock health diagnosis by TV's Dr Hilary

Good Morning Britain star Laura Tobin has revealed how her colleague Dr Hilary Jones realised the shocked presenter was going into labour when she was just 27 weeks pregnant

Events

6 hours ago Ukrainian 'top gun' pilot becomes one of the first to complete RAF training course and declares: 'All Ukrainians really appreciate Britain's support' amid war with Russia

A Ukrainian 'top gun' pilot who has become one of the first to complete a training course run by the RAF has thanked Britain for its help - declaring: 'All Ukrainians really appreciate your support.'

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6 hours ago Only half of parents read to their young children every day and almost a quarter do not chat to them, survey reveals

A poll of 2,000 parents by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) found fewer parents are engaging in daily literacy activities with their children since the pandemic.

Society

7 hours ago Half of parents do not read to their young children every day – survey

Fewer families are engaging in daily activities which support early language development compared with five years ago, a charity says.

Society

8 hours ago Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of wanting to teach children to be 'ashamed' of Britain's past

Some critics complain she is too abrasive to ever win over the public, while supporters insist she is the breath of fresh air the Tories need after being sent packing by the public in July.

Society

8 hours ago Rachel Reeves is warned by IMF 'not to choke' Britain's growth in the Budget

The Washington-based forecaster's chief economist Pierre Olivier-Gourinchas yesterday said the Chancellor must tread a 'narrow path' to build fiscal buffers but preserve output.

Events

8 hours ago Keir Starmer scores first major Brexit reset success with landmark defence deal

German air force to operate from base in Britain as part of new pact

Politics

9 hours ago Keir Starmer's response to Pride of Britain winners as they give PM their wishlists

Eight-year-old Child of Courage award winner Florrie Bark warned the Prime Minister she was going take over on a visit to Number 10

Politics