Family doctors report rising rates of very early childhood obesity and challenges in discussing weight with families amid broader health concerns

Correspondents highlight concerns over supply chains, labour shortages and preparedness, urging clearer contingency planning

Legal action argues children’s safety duty requires a statutory prohibition on pupils carrying phones during the school day

Government to create a new National Police Service to handle terrorism, organised crime, fraud and other complex investigations across England and Wales

Ed Davey urges government to issue war-style bonds that could raise up to £20 billion to accelerate defence spending

Widespread letters and public responses underline that remarks questioning the role of NATO and British troops in Afghanistan will be remembered and shape transatlantic discourse

Inclement conditions prompt closure of campus activities while healthcare facilities remain operational

Greater Manchester mayor denied permission to contest Gorton and Denton by-election as internal tensions rise within the governing party

Washington freezes assets of British-resident organiser and affiliated group accused of supporting the Palestinian militant movement

Former U.S. president reverses course to praise British soldiers following intense criticism from UK leaders, veterans and royal figures