The princess will host her annual festive event at Westminster Abbey next month as part of her gradual return to public duties.

The impact on educational outcomes as a result of the closures was even more severe for pupils entitled to free school meals, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) research. Around 30% ...

Scientists have identified a genetic mutation which may be the key to stopping people from craving sugary treats. The findings open up the possibility of developing treatments to target the gene in ...

Class “inequalities” exist in creative industries in the UK where high-profile figures are more likely to have attended private schools and top universities, a report has suggested. More than two in ...

When Justin Welby steps down he will be succeeded by the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. There are more than 100 bishops in the Church of England, including 42 diocesan bishops. Here, the PA news ...

Teenagers who spend time cooped up in their bedrooms may be more prone to feeling threatened, research suggests. A new study found that people in their late teens experience an increased sensitivity ...

Chairman Nigel Railton is to announce new cost-cutting measures that could result in the closure of more than 100 branches across the country.

This year, the Princess of Wales’ annual Christmas carol concert will reflect on “how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives”. Kate, who is recovering from cancer ...

Lewis Hall says he is a different player now to the one incoming England boss Thomas Tuchel handed a first-team debut to at Chelsea. A 17-year-old Hall was given his first senior appearance by Tuchel ...

Welsh actor Luke Evans has turned on the Covent Garden Christmas lights in a festive event and described the area as “one of the most special places in London”. The Beauty and the Beast star led the ...

Taylor Harwood-Bellis wants to keep making his sport-loving family proud, revealing his dad used to be Stockport’s mascot ‘Vernon Bear’ and that he gets advice from less cuddly future father-in-law ...

Tributes have been paid to Mr Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black.