79 m. ago One in three pupils miss out on their first choice secondary school amid a scramble for places

Data released on National Offer Day showed up to 36 per cent missed out in parts of London , while elsewhere in the country it was up to 26 per cent.

Politics

2 h. ago Labour MP: VAT charge on private schools could make elitist system more elitist

Rupa Huq argued the amount of VAT imposed on private schools should be based on turnover, to prevent smaller schools getting ‘caught in this trap’.

Politics

2 h. ago Danny Jones and Maura Higgins BRITs 'kiss' – afterparty claims and 'real meaning'

McFly star Danny Jones and Love Island alum Maura Higgins appeared to lock lips briefly at the BRIT Awards afterparty and reportedly spent most of the evening together

Politics

2 h. ago RHOC's Leanne Brown talks 'difficult' six years and star she'd love to see on hit show

EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewives of Cheshire star Leanne Brown details her 'difficult' six years and how she 'dismantled' her whole life to rebuild it ahead of returning to the reality show.

Events

2 h. ago The part of Greater Manchester where 97% of kids got their first choice secondary school

Year 6 pupils have been finding out what school they'll be attending from September

Politics

2 h. ago Meghan Markle says it's a 'real delight and luxury' to be a 'present parent' as she makes a rainbow

In the clip, shared online by the streaming service, the Duchess of Sussex, based in Montecito, is filmed putting together colourful pieces of produce in an artful display.

Politics

3 h. ago Michael Owen names FOUR teams he thinks can win this season's Champions League

The Champions League round of 16 gets underway this week with former Liverpool and Real Madrid star Michael Owen reckons his old clubs are the sides to beat

Sport

3 h. ago Real Housewives of Cheshire's Leanne Brown admits 'difficult' six years after divorce

Real Housewives of Cheshire OG Leanne Brown makes her return to the hit show for its tenth anniversary - and reveals why the last six years have been the 'most difficult' of her life

Politics

3 h. ago Ashley St. Clair's friend reveals real reason influencer went after Elon Musk and her broken promise

Conservative YouTuber Isabella Moody told DailyMail.com that Elon Musk's 'baby mama' Ashley St. Clair was a troublemaker in the office and leaked details about her secret pregnancy.

Technology

4 h. ago Vinicius Jr makes one thing clear about Real Madrid future and airs true feelings behind Ballon d'Or controversy

The Brazilian superstar has just two years left on his contact at the Bernabeu and has been linked with a move to Saudi

Politics

4 h. ago Texas teachers suspended after school children give each other tattoos with the same shared needle

Outraged parents complained after children came home with tattoos like ‘I heart my lord’ in Greenville, Texas

Society

4 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'work out' who gets shot in Rob Donovan return

Fans are predicting the details of Rob's return to Weatherfield after an armed siege was confirmed

Politics

5 h. ago Detailed plans unveiled for new Superloop bus route in south London

The SL11 forms part of the ‘Superloop 2’ network of express bus services promised in Sir Sadiq Khan’s manifesto last year

Politics

5 h. ago Real Madrid vs Atletico lineups: Confirmed team news, predicted XIs and injury latest for Champions League

Both managers are expected to make changes after conflicting results at the weekend

Sport

5 h. ago Jack Vettriano: ‘His paintings are like a double cheeseburger in a greasy wrapper’

The Scot painted singing butlers, ‘broads’ in bras and tough guys in suits, in works critics found lurid, chintzy, devoid of irony and often sexist. But they were also hugely popular – showing the power of ‘I get it’ artJack Vettriano: a life in picturesIn 1992, Jack Vettriano’s painting The Singing Butler was rejected by the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. Anyone who has seen some of the dross picked for display in the RA’s annual open submission collision of amateur artists and big stars in recent decades will be thinking: “Ouch, must’ve been a real dud.” But The Singing Butler not only wasn’t a dud, it went on to become one of the most ubiquitous and – whisper it – iconic British paintings since the second world war.And that tells you a lot about the Scottish artist, who has died at the age of 73. The art establishment has always despised him, but the rest of the world – if you can accept some awkward, problematic conception of “ordinary people” – absolutely lapped up his art. H...

Politics

5 h. ago Salty pancetta and fermented pepper paste lend deep umami to this meaty pasta dish

Zuppa forte, also known as zuppa di soffritto, is an old-school Neapolitan dish made by slow-cooking meats with garlic, aromatics and preserved chilies until reduced and concentrated

Politics

5 h. ago Ruth Ellis: the tragic story of the last woman to be hanged for murder in the UK

Her story is being made into ITV show A Cruel Love, which is due to air later this year

Events

5 h. ago AD FEATURE: Uncover Los Angeles with your ultimate guide to exploring the City of Angels

There is more to the beautiful city of Los Angeles than first meets the eye

Politics

5 h. ago Manchester United dealt massive Chido Obi blow ahead of Europa League knockout stages

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim will be unable to call upon Chido Obi against Real Sociedad and possibly beyond.

Economics

6 h. ago Model nicknamed 'butt that distracts you' splashes £27,000 on her Rio Carnival look

Carolina Arjonas is living out her dream by performing at the Rio Carnival, Brazil, and has pulled out all the stops to make that a reality - but it hasn't come cheap

Economics