Keir Starmer is heading for a showdown with unions after he ruled out further increases in education and NHS budgets to fund pay rises. Schools and hospitals could be hit by strikes after unions...
A 14-year-old schoolgirl has been detained for 15 years for the attempted murder of two teachers and a pupil at a school in South Wales.The girl armed herself with her father's multi-tool before...
'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters11 hours agoBertram Hill & Tamasin FordBBC Africa EyeBBCThe members of Kenya's security forces who shot...
A motorbike crash saw a lane closed on the M25 this morning.Traffic monitoring site Inrix is reported "long delays" on the M25 anticlockwise from Junction 11 A320 St Peters Way (Chertsey) to Junction...
Boy admits stabbing 15-year-old but denies murderJust nowOli Constable & David SpereallBBC News, YorkshireFamily handoutA 15-year-old boy has admitted stabbing a student to death at a school in...
Is Tory desperation increasing as Reform UK storms the polls in the run-up to the May 1 elections? Reform is expected to win the Runcorn by-election and pick up wins from both the Conservatives and...
Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals6 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentSam FrancisPolitical reporterPA MediaMillions of public sector workers should be given...
As the UK prepares to welcome its warmest temperatures of the year this week, forecasts suggest colder and wintry weather could be snapping at its heels. Near-heatwave highs of 27C are expected...
A major supermarket has closed its butcher and fish counter at one of its stores. The move is the latest blow for the UK high street after a number of shop closures already this year.It comes as...
'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters6 hours agoBertram Hill & Tamasin FordBBC Africa EyeBBCThe members of Kenya's security forces who shot dead...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's pal, José Andrés, has hit out at backlash against the Sussex couple and praised them for all "the good things that they do". The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have...
School uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans36 minutes agoKate McGoughEducation producerElaine DunkleyEducation correspondent•@bbcelaineKate McGough / BBCPlanned changes to school...
Scientists have sounded the alarm over a common kitchen spice, warning that it could interfere with the effectiveness of prescription drugs. While a dash here and there is likely harmless, 'excessive...
The father of a 14-year-old boy who tragically died in a collision on Easter Sunday has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.Ryan Liam Morgan was a passenger in the Peugeot van when...