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Some political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC’s political editor writes.

Conditions are expected to turn colder later in the week.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government’s 10-year strategy is a “turning point” for schools.

Defence Secretary John Healey says British personnel in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years.

Members of Parliament asked him to clarify what his formal qualifications were.

The department says a payment plan will ensure that the education of learners is not disrupted.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is optimistic government programmes will create jobs.

The department says they have also finalised the necessary planning and technical work for Phase 2.

Malik recently petitioned India’s top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.

It’s been days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.

U.S. forces are likely in places such as Puerto Rico for the long haul, as the Trump administration tries to reshape U.S. priorities in the Caribbean and South America.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former prime minister of Denmark and former head of NATO, ahead of the Munich Security Conference.

President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.

The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and “visually distinct from a human”.

The US carmaker’s tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration’s tariff relief program.

Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.

The party’s regional secretary said should it be forced into a coalition following the local government elections, with a majority, it would demand the mayoral chain

O’Sullivan has been called to the committee to answer to allegations that among others

Ruth Mamolaba Ntlokotse says Jim filed a false affidavit in court and suppressed internal dissent, raising questions about governance and accountability

The remarks drew a sharp response from MPs, who expressed dissatisfaction

Does Heart of Midlothian’s late derby winner against Hibernian suggest they are developing the habit of champions as they go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership?

Eddie Howe savours a “special connection” with fans after Newcastle win on the road at Spurs – in direct contrast to Tottenham’s relationship with their manager.

Extended highlights of the Edinburgh derby as Hearts host Hibernian at Tynecastle.

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says he understands why the fans were booing at full-time after his side are beaten at home for the seventh time in the Premier league this season.

Special spaces are a key part of government’s planned overhaul of special educational needs support

Secondary schools in England must provide specially designed areas for neurodiverse children and pupils with special educational needs, ministers have said.

Universal “inclusion bases” are spaces away from classrooms where children with additional needs can get support for some lessons. They...

Teachers and admin teams spend 100 hours a week enforcing rules, Birmingham University research finds

Smartphone policies in English secondary schools are a “huge drain” on resources, with staff spending on average more than 100 hours a week enforcing restrictions, according to research.

Teachers, teaching assistants, caretakers and receptionists are involved with helping to police pupils’...

A new study has found that Cape Town topped the list as the world’s ‘most stressful’ city to live in, according to these factors…

Nandipha Magudumana’s brother, Nkosinathi Sekeleni, has been charged with attempted murder after his brutal alleged assault on another man…

Water supply has returned to Cape Town after an interruption from Theewaterskloof Dam reduced the City’s water production by 55%.

Unless sentences for convicted poachers are put on par with those of murderers this will always be a war we will lose.

In November, Pretoria received distress calls for assistance to return home the 17 South African men who are trapped in the war-torn Donbas.

Pretorius was a person of interest in the murder of Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D.

Sona is expected to praise adaptation over accountability, revealing how households and businesses have replaced the state for years.

Biggest improvements seen in young adults and new mothers, with group activities of most benefit

Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can be considered a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, according to research that suggests working out with others brings the most benefits.

Scientists analysed published reviews on exercise and mental health and found that some...

The government claims petrol should cost only R14 per litre, but has made no progress in reducing prices for motorists.

Transnet has invested heavily in upgrades to several ports in South Africa.

VW has been knocked out of the top 3 in South Africa by a Chinese car brand.

Is NHS dentistry on ‘life support’?

Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders.