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Number of modern languages teachers down by more than a fifth figures suggest
The number of modern languages teachers in Scotland has fallen by more than a fifth since 2008, figures have shown..
Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools as teachers voice funding fears
Free breakfast clubs are set to launch at 750 schools across England next week as teachers expressed concerns that Government funding behind the flagship scheme will fall short of the cost..
Fridays briefing Maguire caps stunning comeback and Tottenham into last four
Manchester United reached the Europa League semi-finals in astonishing fashion, hitting back from the brink of elimination and humiliation to see off Lyon at a bouncing Old Trafford..
Lord Sugar crowns winner of The Apprentice 2025
Lord Sugar has chosen Dean Franklin as the winner of The Apprentice 2025, saying that he has been quite good..
Mothers Day gifts boosted retail sales in March data shows
Mothers Day shopping gave retailers a sales boost in March, an industry body has said..
Two killed in Florida university shooting
A gunman has opened fire at Florida State University, killing two people and wounding at least six others.
Government risked throwing good money after bad in steel talks Reeves
The Government risked throwing good money after bad in its negotiations over the Scunthorpe steelworks, the Chancellor has said..
Protective gear review for prison guards after Manchester bomb plotter attack
The Prison Service will investigate whether frontline staff should be given protective body armour following an attack on officers at HMP Frankland, the Justice Secretary has said..
Cutlery designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh sells for more than 175000
Silver cutlery designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has been sold for £175,200, nearly six times its estimate..
Lammy expected in Paris as Ukraine talks set to continue
David Lammy is expected in Paris as a series of talks are scheduled between European leaders and Donald Trumps top team about efforts to end the war in Ukraine..
Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences
The suspended chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences..
Safari park chimps join hunt for Easter eggs designed by school children
Chimps at a safari park have taken part in an Easter egg hunt as part of a project educating children about animal care..
Strongest evidence yet found of alien life beyond our planet
British researchers have found the strongest evidence yet of alien life beyond our planet..
King hails love as important virtue across religions in Easter message
The King has hailed love as an important virtue across religions and one that the world still needs in a personal Easter message..
Thursdays football briefing Arsenal outclass Real Madrid as Amorim makes Onana decision
Arsenal came of age in Europe by dominating Real Madrid over two legs while Inter Milan also booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Bayern Munich..
Plan to divert millions of patients from waiting lists with GP service expansion
The Government has set out plans to divert up to two million patients from NHS waiting lists by the end of next year..
Climate change will destroy cocoa yields by 2030 without support farmers warn
Cocoa yields will be destroyed by 2030 without financial support and fairer markets, Ivory Coast farmers have warned..
Charities and councils warn of childrens social care breaking point
Councils and charities have joined forces to call on the Government to stabilise a childrens social care system at breaking point, and bolster protections in progressively challenging circumstances..
Colossal squid filmed alive for first time since its discovery a century ago
A colossal squid has been filmed alive in the wild for the first time, 100 years after the species was discovered..
Highest daily number of Channel arrivals so far this year
More than 700 migrants crossed the English Channel on Tuesday in the highest number of arrivals on a single day so far this year..