Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is named the UK's best state secondary in The Times 2025 Parent Power guide. Discover the full top 10 list for London and see how these schools excel without tuition fees.
Following the deadly Bondi Beach attack, PM Anthony Albanese vows to strengthen Australia's already strict firearms legislation. Explore the laws and proposed changes.
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has unveiled its definitive list of London's top state, private, and primary schools for 2026. Discover which institutions lead the capital's educational landscape.
Victoria Police have been granted controversial new powers to search children as young as 14 without a warrant. Critics warn it risks criminalising vulnerable youth.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accelerates salary sacrifice legislation to reassure markets about tax increases. Learn how this affects your pension contributions.
Singer Olivia Dean demands industry change after securing partial refunds for fans and a cap on resale ticket prices. Discover how this impacts live music accessibility.
Italy's parliament postpones crucial legislation that would define sex without consent as rape, creating a rift in Giorgia Meloni's coalition government. Discover the implications.
Legal professionals warn Chancellor's proposed LLP tax reforms could damage UK law firms' competitiveness. Experts reveal unintended consequences for partnership structures.
Australia's Labor government commits to passing historic environmental legislation this week as Greens push for stronger protections. Will the landmark laws survive parliamentary scrutiny?
A person was rushed to hospital after a stabbing near Lampton Secondary School in Feltham. Police are investigating the incident which occurred on School Walk.
Wimbledon is set for an exemption from Labour's new anti-ticket touting legislation, protecting its multi-million pound debenture sales that fund tennis. Discover the details.
Manchester United's plan to use personal seat licences to fund a new £2bn stadium faces a major hurdle as the government outlaws ticket resales for profit. Discover the implications.
US Senate approves legislation forcing disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein files after overwhelming House vote. Bipartisan measure heads to President Trump's desk for signing.
US Senate unanimously approves legislation forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files following near-unanimous House vote. Bipartisan effort moves forward despite Trump's previous resistance.
Wimbledon's premium debenture tickets, selling for up to £116,000, will be exempt from the UK government's proposed crackdown on ticket resales. Discover how this impacts investment.
The UK government is set to ban ticket resales above face value, a move backed by stars like Coldplay and Dua Lipa to protect fans from rip-off prices. Discover the details.
Victoria introduces tough new laws protecting retail and hospitality workers from violence. Learn how these measures will safeguard frontline staff across the state.
Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and 36 other major artists call on PM Keir Starmer to honour Labour's manifesto pledge and implement a hard cap on 'extortionate' secondary ticket prices. Join the conversation.
Thom Yorke, Dua Lipa and Chris Martin lead 38 artists demanding Keir Starmer honour his pledge to tackle extortionate secondary ticketing sites exploiting music fans with prices reaching £114,666.
South Australian parliament voted down a bill to restrict abortion access after 22 weeks. The proposed amendment sparked an emotional debate on women's healthcare rights.
In a fiery response, former President Donald Trump condemns the newly passed voter reform legislation, labelling the Democratic victory a 'dark moment' for American democracy as the political battle over election integrity intensifies.
As Europe's housing crisis deepens, The Guardian argues that piecemeal solutions have failed and only EU-wide radical intervention can address this growing emergency affecting millions.
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
Integrity experts warn that a 'highly unusual' exemption in Labour's new environmental legislation creates potential for political interference and undermines environmental protection standards across Australia.
The Australian government's proposed Digital ID bill sparks heated debate as critics warn of privacy risks while supporters champion convenience and security benefits.
The Minns Labor government secures parliamentary support through sweeping concessions on environmental planning, workers' compensation reforms and firearm regulations in landmark crossbench negotiations.
The Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking lifetime ban preventing anyone born after 2007 from ever buying tobacco products, creating the world's first 'smoke-free generation'.
In a stunning bipartisan move, the US Senate has voted to prevent Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs without congressional approval, setting up a major constitutional clash.