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MPs vote down social media ban for under-16s
MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000
MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000
First subjects for new V-level qualification revealed
Students in England will be able to take a new qualification known as V-levels from 2027, under major reforms designed to give teenagers more flexibility in how they study after GCSEs.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0000
Students in England will be able to take a new qualification known as V-levels from 2027, under major reforms designed to give teenagers more flexibility in how they study after GCSEs.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0000
Scotland's busiest station still closed after 'Blitz-like' fire
Scotland's busiest railway station will remain closed for a third day today after a devastating fire at a nearby vape shop.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:56:00 +0000
Scotland's busiest railway station will remain closed for a third day today after a devastating fire at a nearby vape shop.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:56:00 +0000
PM urged to rethink plans for jury trials - by fellow lawyers
More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0000
More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0000
Wintry weather to return to UK with heavy rain and chance of snow
The spring-like conditions many have enjoyed in recent weeks are likely to be disrupted with heavy rain and snow forecast in parts of the UK.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:29:00 +0000
The spring-like conditions many have enjoyed in recent weeks are likely to be disrupted with heavy rain and snow forecast in parts of the UK.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:29:00 +0000
New anti-Muslim hate definition announced by government
The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0000
The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping - as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0000
RAF jets shoot down drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain
Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000
Two drones heading towards Jordan and Bahrain have been shot down by RAF Typhoon jets during defensive air sorties in the Gulf, the defence secretary said.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000
Energy prices ease amid hopes Trump will soon call halt to Iran war
Oil prices have fallen and stock markets are clawing back some lost ground after Donald Trump raised hopes that Iran war disruption to the global economy would soon be over.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:20:00 +0000
Oil prices have fallen and stock markets are clawing back some lost ground after Donald Trump raised hopes that Iran war disruption to the global economy would soon be over.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:20:00 +0000
Rain leads to surge in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes
Wet weather has caused a spike in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes, new figures revealed.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:41:00 +0000
Wet weather has caused a spike in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes, new figures revealed.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:41:00 +0000
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