3+ hour, 39+ min ago  (397+ words) The latest annual survey from the National Literacy Trust found children aged eight to 18 are becoming more enthusiastic about reading for fun. More than a third " 36. 1 per cent " said they enjoyed reading 'very much' or 'quite a lot' this year,…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (446+ words) The video-sharing service, owned by Google, has plastered Westminster Tube station in posters ahead of the Government's highly anticipated decision on whether or not to ban under-16s from social media. As well as covering the wall next to the door…...

14+ hour, 58+ min ago  (232+ words) Half of graduates in Britain earn less than the average national wage five years after leaving university, a damning report revealed today. Analysis by the Policy Exchange think-tank found that more than 150, 000 students a year struggled to reach the median…...

14+ hour, 15+ min ago  (823+ words) Forget Labubus or'Nee Dohs " the latest viral toy to take over social media is the 'squishy dumpling'.' This sensory toy has become one of the most in"demand collectibles of the year, with buyers flocking to find the rare, sparkly…...

19+ hour, 55+ min ago  (440+ words) Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has warned that young and part-time workers "just don't exist' in his business any more as high minimum wages and taxes hit hiring. Mr Kerridge, who is campaigning to slash VAT for the sector as it…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1077+ words) Even more worryingly, 11 per cent of graduates landed a job that failed to earn them just "24, 000 over the same period, according to the analysis by the Policy Exchange think tank. In addition, it found only 57 per cent of graduates are…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1044+ words) Smartphone use has been linked to soaring teenage obesity and depression rates, sparking fresh concerns over when children should be introduced to the devices." A new study of more than 1, 950 adolescents found that owning a smartphone by age14 was associated with…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (188+ words) Parents could be warned against buying their children a smartphone until they reach secondary school under plans being drawn up by ministers. A consultation on screen use by under-16s will consider whether parents should be given advice on the appropriate…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (386+ words) Parents could be warned against buying their children a smartphone until they reach secondary school under plans being drawn up by ministers. A consultation on screen use by under-16s will consider whether parents should be given advice on the appropriate…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1388+ words) By JAKE WALLIS SIMONS A wonderful old friend of mine used to be president of the Oxford Union." When he went back to visit the world's most famous debating society this year, he was astounded to see a pile of…...