6 d. ago New website to help parents teach basic skills amid concerns over children’s school readiness

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson told The Independent new School Readiness website will teach skills such as going to the toilet and putting on a coat

Society

8 d. ago Horrifying rape video game which encourages players to sexually assault women banned from Steam

A horrifying video game which simulates illegal sexual acts has been banned from Steam after a series of complaints, raising concerns over children's online safety and violence against women

Events

9 d. ago Ministers accuse British Steel’s Chinese owner of trying to ‘irrevocably’ shut down blast furnaces

Labour prime minister has warned the UK’s ‘economic and national security’ at risk if Scunthorpe plant closes

Politics

9 d. ago Starmer delays holiday to attend emergency session of Parliament to save British Steel

Labour prime minister has warned the UK’s ‘economic and national security’ at risk if Scunthorpe plant closes

Politics

1 week ago Shein closer to London IPO after securing watchdog’s approval, reports say

The company has been in talks over an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange over the past year.

Politics

1 week ago London woman calls for traffic light at crosswalk by Children's Museum, amid safety concerns

London woman calls for traffic light at crosswalk by Children's Museum, amid safety concerns  CBC

Politics

2 w. ago Warning to parents over certain drinks after 'public health risk' fears

Parents have been urged not to give pre-school children sweetened soft drinks amid health concerns

Events

3 w. ago Jamie Carragher explains ‘disappointment’ over Trent Alexander

The right-back is seemingly close to securing a switch to Real Madrid

Politics

3 w. ago WHSmith secures 'long term future' as sale of 500 stores draws closer

The long term future of the WHSmith brand has seemingly been secured, although the future of 500 UK high street stores and its large team of staff remains unknown

Politics

3 w. ago Concern as fewer Scots children being vaccinated with poorest kids most at risk

Children living in more deprived areas were less likely to take up the vaccines than children living in more affluent areas.

Events

3 w. ago Whose side ARE they on? Fury at US plot to 'extort' Europe over key global shipping route as extraordinary security bungle reveals Team Trump branding closest allies 'pathetic freeloaders'

A bombshell exchange on the Signal messaging app - accidentally shared with a journalist - showed an elite group voicing 'loathing' for their long-term allies.

Politics

4 w. ago Strabane schools closed over 'security concerns' as children heading in turned away

A spokesperson for Holy Cross College in Northern Ireland warned parents of pupils to come and collect any "children already en route" to the school this morning

Events