33 m. ago DVSA alerts learner drivers over top reason why people fail test

These were the top 10 reasons between April 2024 and March 2025

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45 m. ago Woman buys purse from charity shop but isn't prepared for what's inside

A woman couldn’t believe her eyes after opening a second-hand handbag from a charity shop, and people say even movie production teams would be jealous of her discovery

Economics

48 m. ago Bernardine Evaristo renews call to diversify school curriculum in England

Author says pace of change in GCSE English literature texts is too slow and tide is turning against inclusionThe Booker prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo has called for renewed efforts to diversify the school curriculum in England, warning that young people are growing up in a society where “doors are closing” and the tide is turning against inclusion.There has been progress in the diversity of texts on offer in the GCSE English literature curriculum, but uptake in schools is still low with just 1.9% of GCSE pupils in England studying books by authors of colour, up from 0.7% five years ago, according to a report. Continue reading...

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48 m. ago Record number of people in UK live in ‘very deep poverty’, analysis shows

Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds problem is ‘deeper and more damaging than at any point in the last 30 years’The UK’s poorest families are getting poorer, with record numbers of people classed as in “very deep poverty” – meaning their annual household incomes fail to cover the cost of food, energy bills and clothing, according to analysis.Although overall relative poverty levels have flatlined in recent years at about 21% of the population, life for those below the breadline has got materially worse as they try to subsist on incomes many thousands of pounds beneath the poverty threshold. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Arsenal’s biggest leads lost in title race revealed as damning stats leave Gunners nervously looking over their shoulder

ARSENAL fans left the Emirates on Sunday evening with the horrible  feeling  they have seen this film before. And — spoiler alert — the ending is not a happy one. Manchester City lift the Premier League title  and plans for a bus parade around Islington are shelved for another year. The fear for Arsenal right...

Sport

96 m. ago Minneapolis mayor says some federal agents will begin to leave on Tuesday amid growing anger over Alex Pretti death – live

Jacob Frey adds that he will meet border czar Tom Homan; Donald Trump described their call as ‘very good’, claiming ‘lots of progress’ was madeAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

Events

98 m. ago What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti

The fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation

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99 m. ago Minneapolis shooting live updates: Mayor says some federal agents will leave city as Trump sends border czar to Minnesota

President Donald Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to oversee ICE operations in Minnesota

Politics

1 hour ago Twin sisters share difference that's only noticeable in summer

Twins are relatively uncommon and often fascinate people. One set of twin sisters have caused a stir after disclosing a difference in their appearance that's only noticeable in the summer

Politics

1 hour ago US winter storm: at least 29 people dead and nearly 200m under cold alerts

Thousands of flights also canceled as states from Texas to Maine grapple with heavy snow, ice and cold temperaturesTell us: have you been affected by the US storm?The powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the US over the weekend has been linked to at least 29 deaths.The deaths have been reported from Texas to New England as many parts of the country grappled with heavy snow, ice and dangerous cold. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago JASON GROVES: As Starmer visits China, how when Theresa May was in Beijing she was told to get dressed under the bed covers so local spies couldn't film her naked

When he sits down with Xi Jinping in Beijing's Great Hall of the People this week, Sir Keir will be the first British prime minister to visit China since Theresa May exactly eight years ago.

Culture

1 hour ago One of the last remaining World War Two Chindits dies aged 104

ONE of the last World War II Chindits, Pte Charlie Richards, has died, age 104. His passing leaves Sid Machin, 101, of Christchurch, Dorset, as the last survivor of this secret guerilla-style unit that fought the Japanese in Burma. Pte Richards’ death was confirmed yesterday by the Royal British Legion. Born in Dundee, Charlie was...

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2 h. ago Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats reaches 126 people

The U.S. military says the death toll from strikes on alleged drug boats is up to 126 people, with the inclusion of those presumed dead after being lost at sea

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2 h. ago Tom Homan pushes Border Patrol out of Minneapolis in sweeping shake

A major shakeup is underway after Border Czar Tom Homan was ordered by Donald Trump to take over the ICE operation in Minnesota, sidelining Kristi Noem.

Politics

2 h. ago Twin sisters show difference in their appearance that happens on one occasion

Twin sisters have unveiled a major difference in their appearance that's only noticeable in the summer sun and it caused quite a stir, with many people left feeling confused

Politics

2 h. ago White House denies Homan sent to Minnesota because Noem lost Trump’s trust

Karoline Leavitt claimed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has the “full confidence” of Donald Trump after he announced Tom Homan will now oversee ICE operations in Minnesota.

Politics

3 h. ago Extreme heatwave may break records in Victoria as firefighters warn of bushfire risk in ‘very dry’ state

Ouyen and Mildura in northern Victoria forecast to break state’s all-time maximum on Tuesday, as weather warnings issuedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA day of record-breaking heat looms for Victoria, with temperatures forecast to hit 49C in the Mallee and Melbourne facing its hottest day since Black Saturday 2009.It was 26.1C as the sun rose on Tuesday over the small Victorian town of Ouyen, the Mallee town of 1,170 people whose forecast high of 49C would break the state’s temperature record of 48.8C set in Hopetoun on Black Saturday in 2009. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago US winter storm: at least 18 people dead and nearly 200m under cold alerts

Thousands of flights also canceled as states from Texas to Maine grapple with heavy snow, ice and cold temperaturesTell us: have you been affected by the US storm?The powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the US over the weekend has been linked to at least 18 deaths.The deaths have been reported from Texas to New England as many parts of the country grappled with heavy snow, ice and dangerous cold. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Storm leaves thousands in the South facing freezing temperatures without power. Here are the numbers

A severe storm has left thousands without power across the South and Northeast

Events

3 h. ago My sciatica is stopping me driving even with morphine – what’s next?

UNTIL March, there is not enough sunlight for our bodies to make sufficient vitamin D. This vital hormone supports bone health, mood and immune function. A study led by the University of Surrey this month found a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and the risk of hospital admission for respiratory infections such as flu. People...

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