Cities need to ring-fence water revenue so it is not misspent

At the launch of the Reading and Literacy Strategy 2026–30, reading was framed as fundamental to the entire schooling experience. The notion that reading is the air that we breathe captures this succinctly.

Will it be Mofokeng, Allende or Petersen?

Illicit alcohol is often seen as a law enforcement issue. But the data tells a broader story. It is a signal of economic pressure, evolving criminal activity, and gaps in how markets are regulated and enforced.

Bukhosi Mdletshe, operational manager of the Ensingweni Clinic in KwaZulu-Natal, is standing high up on a rise on the side of a dusty road. “These are all our people,” he says.

‘Emzini’ actor on his career evolution from working behind the scenes to being in front of the camera

Family among 143 households without electricity for four

South Africa and Mexico are almost identically priced as travel destinations, which is excellent news if you are tired of the dollar eating your lunch.

Former CEO says odds are stacked against vice-president.

In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.

All of today’s papers respond to Starmer’s claims he didn’t know of Lord Mandelson’s failed vetting for the role of British ambassador to the US.

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain’s vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.

The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

With five games remaining, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to take the third relegation spot.