But the proportion of learners who decide to quit the technical qualifications has decreased from last year, Government figures suggest.

About 150 people have been evacuated from a major London NHS hospital following reports of a chemical incident. Firefighters were first called at 8.49am on Thursday to Guy’s Hospital in Southwark, ...

The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes.

Hannah Brown, a student at The Bicester School Sixth Form in Bicester, was among more than 800,000 A-level students collecting their results day.

Daryz is on course for next week’s Juddmonte International at York after satisfying connections in a gallop on Thursday morning. The Sea The Stars colt is in unbeaten in four races this term having ...

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Larnaca, Cyprus (Image: Getty Images) Cyprus is often very warm in September, with highs still reaching around 30C on many days - a perfect spot for some post-summer sun. Gatwick's flights to Larnaca ...

South African-born student Caleb Falconer has joined Middlesex on an academy contract and hopes to turn professional ...

A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade faces an additional 24 charges, including two relating to alleged victims who were babies. Paul Doyle, 53, was in ...

With her live show, La Voix Meets, she's interviewed legends such as Dawn French, Joanna Lumley, Su Pollard, and Vanessa Feltz, and performed for the British Royal Family at their exclusive New Year's ...

Car dealers and industry experts have branded the Electric Car Grant roll out “shambolic” as there are still no EV models eligible for the full discount nearly a month after launch. The grant was ...

The number of A* and A grades awarded at A-level in Northern Ireland has risen slightly. More than 25,000 students across the region received their AS and A-level examination results on Thursday. In A ...