National Year of Reading Launches to Boost Child Literacy
England captain Leah Williamson and author Richard Osman back the 'Go All In' campaign to reverse the sharp decline in reading for pleasure among UK children. Join the national mission.
England captain Leah Williamson and author Richard Osman back the 'Go All In' campaign to reverse the sharp decline in reading for pleasure among UK children. Join the national mission.
The UK's visa system goes digital from 12 January 2026. Learn how the new eVisa works, who it affects, and how to access your digital immigration status.
A 2026 Cambridge study reveals flexible, scenario-based learning is key to better financial behaviour, outperforming traditional education. Learn how to adapt.
Shocking figures reveal the UK spends nearly half a billion pounds annually on English language support in schools. Discover the scale of the challenge and its impact on education funding.
Queen Camilla warns of an 'urgent' literacy crisis as global reading rates plummet. Her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, marks five years fighting to get people back into books.
Queen Camilla warns of a global reading crisis as rates plummet, especially among children. Her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, marks five years fighting for literacy.
Queen Camilla declares her literacy charity's mission 'more urgent than ever' as reading rates hit their lowest point. Her Reading Room marks five years with a new 'Make Room for Reading' drive.
Queen Camilla declares her mission to get people reading is 'more urgent than ever' as charity marks five years. New drive encourages just five minutes of daily reading.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Finland's national curriculum builds media literacy from age three to combat Russian disinformation. Experts now integrate AI literacy to tackle AI-generated fake content. Read how they protect democracy.
Manchester United icon Wes Brown, who won five Premier League titles, declared bankruptcy in 2023. Discover how he lost his fortune and his journey to recovery.
Manchester United legend Wes Brown, who won five Premier League titles, declared bankruptcy in 2023. Discover how poor investments led to his financial downfall and his road to recovery.
A 2024 survey reveals a widespread lack of tax understanding in the US, with serious financial consequences. Experts call for urgent education reform.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
A mobile phone ban in New York City schools has uncovered a surprising gap in students' skills: many cannot read analogue clocks. Discover the cultural shift and wider implications.
A mobile phone ban in New York schools has uncovered a surprising gap in pupils' education: many cannot tell the time on analogue clocks. Discover the wider impact on school culture.
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting child literacy. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are turning to ChatGPT, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to make storytime engaging again. Discover the innovative tactics reviving a love of literature.
Education specialists argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literacy. Discover how to truly engage young male readers.
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
The Met Office says a white Christmas is 'highly unlikely' for most of the UK, with cold, windy conditions and sunshine expected. Discover the full festive forecast.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
New weather maps forecast significant snow and blizzard conditions across the UK in early January, with up to 8 inches near Manchester. Get the full regional breakdown.
A 12-hour snowstorm is forecast to batter parts of England on January 5. Check if your area is among the 11 counties at risk and prepare for the New Year cold snap.
Stuffed from Christmas dinner? Our guide shows you exactly where to stream festive classics like Elf, Die Hard, Love Actually and more on Netflix, Disney+, Sky and Prime Video in the UK.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and sunny Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Get the full festive forecast and travel advice here.
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