Four-Day School Week Pilots Urged in England
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.
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25 Unusual Ways Brits Get Into the Christmas Spirit
Discover the quirky festive rituals of Guardian writers, from ice-skating at Hampton Court Palace to 'intermittent wrapping' and bizarre mermaid ornaments. Find your new Christmas tradition.
Calls for four-day week trial in UK schools
A campaign group urges the Education Secretary to let schools pilot a four-day week for teachers to boost recruitment and wellbeing. Read the latest on the debate.
Punk fashion icon Pam Hogg dies aged 66
Groundbreaking Scottish designer and artist Pam Hogg has died at 66. A true punk spirit, she shaped London's fashion and club scene for decades. Read the tribute by her friend Irvine Welsh.
Alan Carr's New Wine Podcast 'Bottoms Up' Launches
Comedian Alan Carr teams up with Lee Peart for the hilarious 'Bottoms Up' wine podcast. Plus, discover this week's top audio picks, from David Suchet's Dickens to nuclear history. Tune in now!
Four-day school week trials urged for England and Wales
Advocacy group calls for pilot of a four-day teaching week to tackle burnout and recruitment crisis. Could a shorter week improve teacher wellbeing and student outcomes?
NFL Week 13: Can Titans Upset the Jaguars?
Week 13 of the NFL season serves up seven thrilling games. Can the Tennessee Titans pull off a shock win against the Jacksonville Jaguars? Follow all the action.
Schoolies Week 2025: Teen Rite of Passage Evolves
Explore how Schoolies Week 2025 on Australia's Gold Coast blends hedonistic celebration with enhanced safety measures, from skullets to safe sex messaging. Discover the changing culture of this teen tradition.
Punk Fashion Icon Pam Hogg Dies Aged 66
Remembering Pam Hogg, the Scottish designer whose radical creations dressed music icons from Bowie to Beyoncé while staying true to her DIY punk roots in Hackney Wick.
UAE's Financial Rise: FinTech and Sustainability Lead
Abu Dhabi Finance Week positions UAE as global financial hub with dual focus on FinTech innovation and sustainable finance. Discover how digital assets and green capital shape economic future.
£15k Fiction Prize for Refugee Writers Launches
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
Why Bar Stools Are a Torture Device for Short People
Discover why bar stools are a daily struggle for shorter individuals in UK cafes and pubs. From humiliation to physical pain, is it time for a seating revolution? Join the conversation.
Abu Dhabi Emerges as Global Finance Hub Through ADFW
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 positions the emirate as a leading global financial centre, attracting institutions managing £32.3 trillion. Discover how ADGM's growth reshapes international finance.
Student's adaptive fashion brand transforms lives
Hanan Tantush created Intotum after her grandad struggled with clothing post-stoma surgery. Her adaptive fashion brand is now thriving, proving disability and style can coexist.
Business Fears 'Death by a Thousand Taxes' in Budget
As the CBI conference begins, we analyse business fears over Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget. Will growth forecasts and new taxes impact the UK economy? Listen to the full podcast.
Princess Kate calls for end to addiction stigma
The Princess of Wales urges compassion for addiction, revealing 53% of Brits are affected. Join the conversation to break the stigma and support recovery.
NFL Week 12: Crucial Playoff Battles Unfold
Week 12 of the NFL season brings pivotal matchups. Can Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs halt their slide against the Colts? All the key fixtures and team news analysed.
Strictly: La Voix Exits, No Dance-Off After Injury
Strictly Come Dancing cancels its dance-off as drag star La Voix is forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury. Find out what happens next.
Fashion Icon Paul Costelloe Dies Aged 80
Irish designer Paul Costelloe, who dressed Princess Diana, has died at 80. Read about his remarkable career and lasting legacy in British fashion.
La Voix Misses Strictly Blackpool Week Due to Injury
Strictly Come Dancing star La Voix pulls out of the iconic Blackpool Week due to a medical injury. Get the full story on their withdrawal and expected return.
Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool Week 2025 Schedule
Don't miss Strictly's iconic Blackpool Week! Get the 2025 schedule, show times, and all essential details for this milestone episode. Tune in this weekend!
Top 12 Global Pictures of the Week by Sky News
Explore the world's most powerful images this week, from a Gaza ceasefire and US border wall construction to a German winter wonderland and the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix.
Scotland Proposes Four-Day School Teaching Weeks
Scotland's Education Secretary outlines plans for a four-day teaching week and flexible school hours. Discover how this aims to support teachers and improve pupil outcomes.
Corrie Spoilers: Carla and Lisa Split in Dramatic Week
Explosive Coronation Street spoilers reveal Carla and Lisa's relationship ends while Theo's abuse escalates dramatically. Get all the details on next week's dramatic episodes.
ADFW 2025: Abu Dhabi's Premier Finance Summit
Join global leaders at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 from November 18-21. Explore financial innovation, AI and capital networks at MENA's premier investment summit.
Steve Pyke's portraits of great Irish writers revealed
British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary giants in intimate portraits. Discover the stories behind Seamus Heaney, Edna O'Brien and contemporary voices in this unique collection.
NFL Week 10: Steelers Beat Bengals, Bills Top Buccaneers
Thrilling NFL Week 10 action saw Steelers narrowly defeat Bengals while Bills dominated Buccaneers. Get all the key highlights and analysis from Sunday's games.
Strictly 2025: Full List of Contestants Eliminated
Discover which six celebrity couples have been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025 so far. Get the complete exit list and find out who remains in the competition.
Shoplifter banned from Square Mile after £4k Boots theft
Michael Hayes, 35, sentenced to 22 weeks for stealing £4,000 of beauty products from Boots. Banned from London's Square Mile for three years. Read the full story.
EastEnders: Ravi Kidnapped in Shocking Scenes
EastEnders spoilers: Ravi faces a violent kidnap as Suki and Eve's adoption assessment descends into chaos. Read the full explosive details here.
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