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Only around one in four children enjoy writing in their spare time – report

Only around one in four children enjoy writing in their spare time – report

The National Literacy Trust charity has warned that writing for pleasure is in a ‘worrying state of decline’ among young people.

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Commons chaos as Starmer abandons key welfare reform at last minute

Commons chaos as Starmer abandons key welfare reform at last minute

Trump hints at investigating former DHS Secretary Mayorkas

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Trump hints at investigating former DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Bessent says U.S. nearing trade deal with India

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Bessent says U.S. nearing trade deal with India

Appeals court backs Trump on firing members of government's privacy board

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Appeals court backs Trump on firing members of government's privacy board

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo

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Zohran Mamdani wins New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Keir Starmer faces fresh revolt from rural MPs after £2.8bn inheritance tax raid

Keir Starmer faces fresh revolt from rural MPs after £2.8bn inheritance tax raid

Kemi Badenoch's dire warning Keir Starmer is not fit to govern after welfare humiliation

Kemi Badenoch's dire warning Keir Starmer is not fit to govern after welfare humiliation

Trump’s ICE carveout for farm, hotel workers sparks GOP backlash

Trump’s ICE carveout for farm, hotel workers sparks GOP backlash

Kash Patel to shut down FBI Hoover building, move HQ across DC to Ronald Reagan Building

Kash Patel to shut down FBI Hoover building, move HQ across DC to Ronald Reagan Building

Schumer forces name change for 'big, beautiful bill' moments before it passes

Schumer forces name change for 'big, beautiful bill' moments before it passes

'Only the beginning': Trump admin releases data showing federal workforce slashed since January

'Only the beginning': Trump admin releases data showing federal workforce slashed since January

Mamdani officially wins NYC Dem primary by 12 points over Cuomo, who's staying in the race for now

Mamdani officially wins NYC Dem primary by 12 points over Cuomo, who's staying in the race for now

The full list of Labour MPs who voted against Keir Starmer's welfare reform bill

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The full list of Labour MPs who voted against Keir Starmer's welfare reform bill

Starmer ditches Pip benefit reforms in face of Labour revolt

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Starmer ditches Pip benefit reforms in face of Labour revolt

How your MP voted on plans to reform welfare and cut benefits

How your MP voted on plans to reform welfare and cut benefits

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MPs back watered-down welfare reforms after 11th-hour PIP U-turn

MPs back watered-down welfare reforms after 11th-hour PIP U-turn

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Starmer survives rebellion as welfare cuts pass key vote

Starmer survives rebellion as welfare cuts pass key vote

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How did your MP vote on Labour's welfare bill?

How did your MP vote on Labour's welfare bill?

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Keir Starmer suffers biggest rebellion yet on watered-down DWP benefit cuts

Keir Starmer suffers biggest rebellion yet on watered-down DWP benefit cuts

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See how your MP voted on DWP welfare bill after Keir Starmer's massive U-turn

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Welfare bill passes crunch vote after dramatic PIP U-turn - what you need to know

Welfare bill passes crunch vote after dramatic PIP U-turn - what you need to know

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Trump, DeSantis open Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' to hold 5,000 migrants

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Senate narrowly passes Trump agenda bill after all-night negotiating and votes

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Homeland Security Secretary Noem says migrant cannibal 'started to eat himself'

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Lee Anderson anger as new stats show foreigners birthed 1 in 3 children in UK last year

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Keir Starmer's welfare cuts narrowly pass as MPs left furious and authority left shattered

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Express' veterans campaign success as Starmer 'to block' Adams from claiming compensation

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Trump says only way out of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is deportation

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FBI blocked probe into alleged Chinese 2020 election meddling to protect Wray from fallout, documents show

FBI blocked probe into alleged Chinese 2020 election meddling to protect Wray from fallout, documents show

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House Republicans call for investigation into Obama-appointed judge in Trump funding case

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Trump taunts Newsom to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' and 'learn something' about immigration

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House kicks off final sprint for Trump's 'big beautiful bill' with key committee hearing

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Tax cuts, work requirements and asylum fees: Here's what's inside the Senate's version of Trump's bill

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House Republicans push for quick vote on Senate-approved bill despite internal resistance

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Government makes another concession to Labour rebels ahead of crucial vote on welfare reform bill

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Government makes another concession to Labour rebels ahead of crucial vote on welfare reform bill

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Labour rebels offered 11th-hour concession over welfare reform

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Labour rebels offered 11th-hour concession over welfare reform

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Benefits reform ‘farce’ leaves MPs bitter – and trouble ahead for Starmer

Benefits reform ‘farce’ leaves MPs bitter – and trouble ahead for Starmer

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Nuked Blood: Post Office victims and Hillsborough survivors join veterans to urge Met investigation

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Keir Starmer’s approval among Scots at an all-time low, poll finds

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'They are spoilers': Anas Sarwar slams Glastonbury duo and Palestine Action

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North Sea job losses to accelerate as oil giants look to cut costs

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Pressure mounts on Tim Davie to quit as BBC boss after 'death to IDF' scandal

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Disabled Labour MP in tears as she slams welfare cuts in raw moment

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Top Tory slams Chinese mega-embassy as 'absolute madness'

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Keir Starmer blasted for ‘worst start by new PM ever’ by polling guru John Curtice

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We're paying France eye-watering £500m to stop the boats – but record numbers still come!

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Hochul fails to crack 50% but tops potential GOP challenges by double digits in NY governor race: poll

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'We're ignoring him': GOP senators react to Musk's threat to primary supporters of Trump's 'beautiful' bill

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Mike Johnson readies House vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' amid warring GOP factions

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Self-deport or end up in 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Noem warns migrants during Trump visit

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Two arrests after Palestine Action claims blocking Israeli defence firm UK site

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Two arrests after Palestine Action claims blocking Israeli defence firm UK site

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SNP in 11 point lead over Labour for Holyrood election after Keir Starmer's popularity nosedives

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Anas Sarwar insists he won't slash benefits for Scots if he becomes next first minister

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Govt gives rebel Labour MPs major concession to welfare bill 90 minutes before vote

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Disability Rebellion says welfare bill will 'strip people of their independence'

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