Four and a half million children - or one in three - officially live in poverty in the UK. Although the government has pledged to tackle it - some of the most vulnerable young people could be left without any financial safety net at all. 

Thousands of trans rights supporters have marched through central London - following this week’s controversial Supreme Court decision on the definition of a woman.

The teaching union behind a report into rising misogyny and racism in schools is holding its Annual Conference this weekend.

Teachers in the UK have warned of a 'rising tide of' misogyny and racism in schools, driven by social media.

Donald Trump has declared he plans to come on a state visit to the UK in September.

When Britney Spears stepped off her private jet at Cabo San Lucas Airport just over a week ago the eyes of onlookers were - for once - not fixed on her.

Keir Starmer hailed a 'step forward' by the Supreme Court as he faced questions on a visit to promote the government's pilot scheme for free breakfast clubs in schools.

Higher earners who do not opt out of payments need to pay a tax charge at the end of the tax year and declare it on their self-assessment tax return or face a penalty.

The former world record holder and winner of seven major marathons retired ten years ago.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has sparked a backlash over the last two years after submitting plans to ban ice cream vans from trading in more than 30 roads in the area.

The Vatican announced that the first meeting of the Congregation of Cardinals, the gathering of the cardinals currently in Rome, would begin Tuesday at 9 am in the Vatican’s synod hall

With the death of Pope Francis confirmed earlier this week, attention has turned to the future of the Catholic church as some wonder who the next pontiff could be

The 'major' issue has seen customers taking to social media to report problems with their contactless cards at the supermarket giant

Nicole Keefe, 27, from Newcastle, spent years moving around as a child "due to situations out of (her) control" and later because of "things not going right" with partners

The 18-mile long Chesil Beach in Dorset stretches from West Bay to Portland and is one of the most iconic landmarks in the area - but it's generally avoided by tourists

A league table of foreign criminals and their offences is set to be published for the first time.

Harvard University is suing Donald Trump's administration after it rejected a list of demands from the White House and had $2.2bn (£1.6bn) of government funding frozen.

The Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales is to begin an eight-month deployment to send a "powerful message" of the UK's naval and air power.

Rachel Reeves will pledge to "stand up for Britain's national interest" as she heads to Washington DC amid hopes of a UK/US trade deal.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will spend their 14th wedding anniversary helping the community of Mull in the Scottish Highlands.

The presenter is stepping down from the football show, but will still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage.

James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.

Data is due to be released by the year's end showing nationalities and crimes of those awaiting deportation.

Osea Island, a secluded retreat reached by a causeway, is popular with stars seeking privacy.

Suzanne Cherry died four days after being struck by a van which had been pursued by police.

Lucy Grant, 17, died at her home and her family say they were left "traumatised" after emergency services clashed over who should take her body to hospital.

There are certain names that will forever be in fashion and the 1950s is a decade that continues to be popular with parents.

There are delays this morning after a crash on a major Manchester road.

The supermarket chain with 900 stores nationwide has already closed four branches this year.

Merton Council is set to install 350 rental bike spots as part of a wider scheme by London mayor Sadiq Khan.

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose in April

Just under a year ago, headteachers at primary schools in St Albans told families their learning environments would be smartphone free and urged parents not to give their children the devices until the age of 14. Nearly a year into the experiment, Ho...

Bridget Phillipson’s comments come after a long-awaited Supreme Court ruling last week that trans women are not legally women under the 2010 Equality Act

The suspect fled before armed police arrived at the scene

British firms will be able to access an EU defence fund after negotiators prepared to make concessions on fishing