Local government representatives of the three main parties in England have combined to oppose plans to make all schools become academies.

A child dies after a bouncy castle she was playing on was swept away by strong winds in Essex.

Nick Blackwell is taken to hospital after being beaten by Chris Eubank Jr in their British middleweight title fight.

Increasing numbers of pupils are coming to school hungry, anxious and unable to concentrate because of family financial pressures, the NASUWT teachers' union says.

The Archbishop of Canterbury is expected to reflect on Tuesday's attacks in Brussels in his Easter Sunday sermon later.

Ministers have not made it clear that most people retiring on the new state pension will not receive the £155.65 weekly rate, MPs warn.

The government is planning "damaging cuts" to the Border Force, Labour says, and demands that the force's budget be published.

The Department for Transport unveils proposals to encourage people to cycle and walk more in England, but campaigners warn sustained funding will be required.