The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.

Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

Two people were arrested on Thursday before 200 homes were evacuated.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.

Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

Convicted sex offender and former bishop Anthony Pierce is accused of sexually abusing another boy.

James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.

An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.

Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.

A Leicester Square statue marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, starring both actors.

The Royal Family hosted the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years - with a state banquet and ceremonial events in Windsor.

Video footage from a doorbell camera shows the moment Annabel Skelly's package was taken from her porch.

The actor admits he "unashamedly" copied his fellow Welshman's portrayal of killer Hannibal Lecter.

Feeling anxious about driving is common, but there are simple techniques you can use to overcome your fear.

Workers at Morton's Rolls Limited complained pension payments defaulted before the firm went bust.

'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?

The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

A mixed range of stories feature on Friday's front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes.

Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

As Ronnie O'Sullivan turns 50, BBC Sport picks out 10 great moments from his career - and it could have been many more.

Two people were arrested on Thursday before 200 homes were evacuated.

Khalid Al-Estal, who is an Irish citizen, managed to get his two small children to Dublin in 2023, but two years later his father remains in Gaza.

The IT issue, which is understood to have happened at about 08:30, means there are no flights going in or out of the airport.

Convicted sex offender and former bishop Anthony Pierce is accused of sexually abusing another boy.