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Teachers will be given permanent contracts after one year, under new measures announced by the education minister..

Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals have gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis as huge crowds descended upon Vatican City..

Flags on Scottish Government buildings will fly at half-mast in honour of Pope Francis as the First Minister attends his funeral in Rome..

London Gatwick has said it is ready to accept tougher limits on aircraft noise and public transport needs in an effort to get the green light for its expansion plans..

Some 250,000 mourners paid their respects to Pope Francis over a three-day lying-in-state, the Vatican said on the eve of his funeral..

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul, Turkeys emergency management agency said..

The Prince and Princess of Wales have celebrated Prince Louiss seventh birthday by posting a new photograph of their youngest son..

The UK Government borrowed more than expected for the latest financial year, according to new official figures..

There are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a poll..

Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes increased by nearly a fifth in 12 months, new figures indicate..

Talks aimed at ending the long-running Birmingham bin strike will resume on Wednesday..

Sir Keir Starmer said a woman is an adult female as he appeared to U-turn on his previous stance on trans rights following the Supreme Courts judgment on the issue..

Sir Keir Starmer has said it is incredibly humbling to see the work being done by allied nations to train Ukrainian troops..

Sir Keir Starmer will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend..

Kemi Badenoch has admitted that Mays local elections are going to be very difficult for the Conservatives..

King Charles has met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of visits today..

Pope Francis has been remembered as someone full of compassion, mercy and irrepressible hope as Catholics came together to mourn the death of a pontiff hailed by the King and other world leaders..

Pope Francis has died, a senior Vatican official has said..

Prison officers are calling on the Justice Secretary to allow the use of electric stun guns in the UKs most dangerous jails..

Gatwick has retained its position as the UKs worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption..