Teachers may get a four-day week... and a pay rise too

Daily Mail - Oct 23, 2026

The Education Secretary, Lucy Powell, has received recommendations from an independent body advising ministers how to make the full-time teaching requirements of 195 days per year more lenient.

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Miatta Fahnbulleh makes U-turn to back immigration plan

Oct 23, 2026

Miatta Fahnbulleh makes U-turn to back immigration plan

Miatta Fahnbulleh apologised for saying she would 'never lie' in a reference to an interview in which she refused 16 times to support Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposals.

Nanny Burnham won't spend more on defence but is wasting a fortune lecturing us on stockpiling tins, water, loo roll and a wind-up radio in case of a national emergency

Oct 23, 2026

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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: As the Budget approaches, it is increasingly clear that the Chancellor's strings are being pulled by the unions

Oct 23, 2026

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: As the Budget approaches, it is increasingly clear that the Chancellor's strings are being pulled by the unions

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Grandparents should ask for consent to hug their grandchildren, Irish advert says

Oct 23, 2026

Grandparents should ask for consent to hug their grandchildren, Irish advert says

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My son was killed by an illegal immigrant. Now I'm exposing the chaos of the system that failed him... and why it MUST be the topic on which the midterms turn

Oct 23, 2026

My son was killed by an illegal immigrant. Now I'm exposing the chaos of the system that failed him... and why it MUST be the topic on which the midterms turn

This November will mark a full year since my son Billy and his sweet wife Jenny were killed in a devastating car crash.

The fluffy four! Sweet cheetah cubs explore with their mum

Oct 23, 2026

The fluffy four! Sweet cheetah cubs explore with their mum

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Inside closed-door Kurt Cobain police meeting: Troubling evidence questions emerge in new complaint... as police chief is accused of ignoring 'inconsistencies'

Oct 23, 2026

Inside closed-door Kurt Cobain police meeting: Troubling evidence questions emerge in new complaint... as police chief is accused of ignoring 'inconsistencies'

Kurt Cobain's death in 1994 sent shockwaves through the music world. Now, officials are assessing claims that officers failed to examine findings challenging the suicide ruling.

Toddler and grandparents found dead in Ohio home after mystery caller dialed 911 and softly said 'help'

Oct 23, 2026

Toddler and grandparents found dead in Ohio home after mystery caller dialed 911 and softly said 'help'

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Spooky snacks! Animals at UK zoo enjoy carving (eating) pumpkins for Halloween

Oct 23, 2026

Spooky snacks! Animals at UK zoo enjoy carving (eating) pumpkins for Halloween

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Meghan Markle's father Thomas 'is being probed over huge stash of child abuse photos found at Philippines home': Thomas Sr is reported to police by his own son - but daughter Samantha says it's 'all lies'

Oct 23, 2026

Meghan Markle's father Thomas 'is being probed over huge stash of child abuse photos found at Philippines home': Thomas Sr is reported to police by his own son - but daughter Samantha says it's 'all lies'

Thomas Markle Sr is being investigated over a hoard of child abuse images that are said to have been found at his Philippines home.

Wedding venue refused to refund woman's $15.9k payment when her fiancé died suddenly - and told her she could apply the amount to a future booking instead

Oct 23, 2026

Wedding venue refused to refund woman's $15.9k payment when her fiancé died suddenly - and told her she could apply the amount to a future booking instead

A Texas wedding venue refused to refund a grieving bride-to-be nearly $16,000 after her fiancé died suddenly months before their wedding.

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