Strict new government regulations empower headteachers to issue hefty fines and pursue legal action against parents taking children out of school without permission, with penalties reaching up to £2,500 per child.
Keir Starmer's Labour government unveils sweeping constitutional reforms targeting House of Lords abolition and electoral overhaul, sparking fierce debate about Britain's democratic future.
Explosive new documents suggest Boris Johnson attended a lockdown dinner with a Tory peer who later helped fund his controversial Downing Street flat renovation, raising fresh 'cash for curtains' questions.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares the House of Lords an 'insult to democracy' and vows to make its abolition a central election pledge, shifting focus from patriotic symbols to constitutional reform.
Discover the extraordinary lengths UK football supporters go to follow their teams, from 700-mile round trips to European adventures, in this heartwarming tale of dedication and community.
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Discover if you or a loved one over State Pension age could claim the DWP's Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit worth up to £434.40 a month for help with personal care.
Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen join forces in a powerful plea to the House of Lords, urging Parliament to back Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill and end the 'immense suffering' of terminally ill Britons.
Coldplay are poised to shatter Taylor Swift's Wembley Stadium attendance record with an unprecedented eight-night residency in summer 2024, as their record-breaking Music of the Spheres World Tour continues its domination.
A controversial government bill has granted itself powers to cut down trees in the House of Lords courtyard, bypassing local planning laws and igniting a fierce backlash from peers and environmentalists.
A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.
In a landmark decision, the House of Lords has voted to abolish the death penalty for the crimes of piracy and treason, formally ending capital punishment for all offences in the UK.
Keir Starmer's Labour government unveils a sweeping constitutional reform agenda, targeting the House of Lords, devolution, and Whitehall's machinery in a bid to 'take back control' for the British people.
Billionaire Elon Musk faces criticism for sharing dramatically inflated attendance numbers for recent Australian anti-immigration rallies on his platform, X. The Guardian's analysis reveals the stark discrepancy between online claims and official estimate
In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.
In an unprecedented demographic shift, the US state of Minnesota now has a larger Catholic population than Vatican City itself, signalling a major change in the global faith landscape.
Bridget Phillipson delivers a major speech demanding greater parental responsibility as new figures reveal a surge in disruptive behaviour and persistent absenteeism plaguing England's schools.
Labour leader Keir Starmer gains powerful allies, including Gordon Brown and Archbishop John Sentamu, in his crusade to abolish the House of Lords and decentralise power from Westminster in a historic constitutional shake-up.
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people with vision problems to check their eligibility for Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit worth up to £434 per month that many are unaware they can claim.
Exclusive: Sweeping reforms could see Britain's 'part-time' peers in the House of Lords stripped of their titles and £342 daily allowance for poor attendance in a major constitutional overhaul.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the rollout of a vital £560 cost of living payment for millions on disability benefits. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility and payment dates.
The House of Lords faces a historic shake-up as chronic absenteeism forces peers to resign. Labour's plan to abolish the unelected chamber gains momentum, sparking a constitutional crisis in Westminster.
Ireland's Women's Rugby team, the Grand Slam champions, launched their 2025 World Cup campaign with a stunning 36-12 victory over a spirited Japan, setting a new tournament attendance record in the process.
Exclusive: Hereditary peers in the House of Lords face a furious backlash for allegedly sabotaging vital fire safety legislation born from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, sparking outrage among campaigners and bereaved families.
The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a new digital service for Attendance Allowance claims, slashing application times and making the process easier for older Brits.
Parents across England are up in arms as new government guidance threatens fines of up to £2,500 for taking children on holiday during term time. The stricter rules, which come into effect from September, grant heads more power to clamp down on absences.
Labour's Jonathan Ashworth faced tough questions over his father-in-law Neil Kinnock's peerage during a fiery Commons debate, as Tory MPs demand transparency on political honours.
A new report highlights stark disparities in university attendance, with white British students least likely to pursue higher education compared to other ethnic groups.
A Cabinet minister has sparked outrage by labelling Nigel Farage a 'Putin apologist' and dismissing Reform UK's demands for peerages in the House of Lords.
Thousands of pensioners receiving Attendance Allowance could see their payments rise by up to £400 a month under new DWP proposals. Here’s what you need to know.