An archaeological discovery in Syria may force a revision of the alphabet’s origin story
Unhealthy foods cannot be shown online or before 9pm under new rules to cut childhood obesity
Criminal records should be reformed to offer employers a better, fairer way to assess potential hires
This legislation does not contain watertight safeguards, leaving vulnerable groups at risk
Forecasting the last seven days of life is harder than the final 24 hours; beyond that, things become shakier still
Former members of judiciary question whether their role would be a proper safeguard
Warning comes as prime minister unveils proposals to boost labour market
West Worcestershire MP urges Environment Agency to expedite permanent scheme as storm causes damage across country
Lords communications committee calls on government to take steps to avert ‘two-tier’ media environment
Ed Sheeran is right — the Christmas classic is painfully out of step with reality, much to the detriment of the continent
The UK government should further empower England’s metro mayors in order to unlock their full potential
The financial district’s new lord mayor sees himself as ‘cheerleader-in-chief’ for the sector
In many ways, the Church of England is an institution ill at ease with itself
Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people
New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections
Young Britons are finding it harder than ever before to achieve financial independence — here’s why
New levy on e-cigarettes, which have soared in popularity, will take effect in 2026
Increase of 6.7% in adult rate from next April will come alongside 18% jump for workers aged 16 and 17
Al-Qaeda manual and deadly poison ricin allegedly found at Axel Rudakubana’s home
Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futile
Dylan Earl pleads guilty to offence under UK’s new National Security Act
Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economy
Social mobility experts warn of ‘ticking time bomb’ left by pandemic and cost of living crisis
Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young people
