Potty training scheme to roll out to 20 more areas
Published on: October 5, 2026, 7:56 am
The government wants 75% of children to end their first year of school with a good level of development by 2028.
Read Full Article »Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Published on: October 5, 2026, 7:25 am
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
Read Full Article »Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
Published on: October 5, 2026, 3:16 am
With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
Read Full Article »France closes up to 500 schools over student protests
Published on: October 5, 2026, 4:49 am
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.
Read Full Article »Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
Published on: October 5, 2026, 9:02 am
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
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