Jon Richardson's ex-wife, Lucy Beaumont, has shared the painful reason their marriage broke down as the Channel 4 star revealed he was turning his back on stand-up comedy. Countdown fans were left in...

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears1 hour agoVanessa clarkeEducation correspondentReporting fromRoyal Courts of JusticeBBCThe government's policy of adding VAT to private school fees...

The decision by Rachel Reeves to slap VAT on private school fees will be challenged in the High Court today.  The Independent Schools Council (ISC), which represents private schools in...

A massive overhaul of recycling and bin collections, affecting every household in England, has been detailed. The date for the Simpler Recycling in England plan, set to be implemented after March 31,...

Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria2 hours agoAdaobi Tricia NwaubaniLetter from Africa series, AbujaCharterhouseFor many years, well-off Nigerians have sent their children to...

The success of Netflix drama Adolescence has fuelled calls for Government ministers to wake up to the danger to young people posed by smartphones, social media and toxic online “influencers”....

Padel tennis row in leafy Birmingham street as neighbours fear 'Gunfight at the OK Corral'-style racket in Sutton Coldfield (Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS)Residents of a prestigious royal town have...

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?The Chancellor has announced welfare and spending cuts to try to restore her £9.9bn "headroom", so she can meet her rules on the economy. BBC...

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?The Chancellor has announced welfare and spending cuts to try to restore her £9.9bn "headroom", so she can meet her rules on the economy. BBC...

Unique two-clawed dinosaur discovered 1 hour agoTim DoddClimate and science reporterArtist's impression by Masato HattoriA rare new species of two-clawed dinosaur has been discovered by scientists in...

A little-known Cornwall town has been spotlighted as one of the best places to live in the UK, bypassing some of the more predictable choices. The famous Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide has...

A European island paradise not far from a major capital city could be mistaken for the Caribbean or Maldives with its lush mountains, golden sands, and blue waters. Nestled close to the bustling city...

Doctors and charities call for gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out1 hour agoAndrew RogersBBC NewsbeatBBCMax was in the shower when he got a call few would want. "My phone is connected to a speaker in the...

Local councils are being pushed towards the “financial brink” as they face a multibillion-pound funding gap, a bombshell report warns. Almost three in four Town Halls in England say they are...