Private school kids banned from conservatoire course in push to ‘widen participation’

Successful applicants are handed free tuition and accommodation as well as financial support for 'high-quality instruments' - and an extra £1,600

Tesco removes barcodes on entire food range in a British supermarket first

Traditional barcodes have been replaced with QR codes on the entire sausage range

Undercover cops are smashing gangs. Why is the media ignoring the shattered crockery? - Nigel Nelson

Do not trust any politician who besmirches undercover officers doing a dangerous and difficult job, writes Fleet Street's longest-serving political editor

Iconic English cathedral could face ruin thanks to 'cultural vandalism' VAT raid

The city's 'beacon of hope' maybe be forced to close for good after Rachel Reeves abolished VAT relief for church repairs

Russian agents targeted Lord Mandelson for decades and closely monitored relationship with Epstein

Russian intelligence operatives are thought to have begun their interest in Lord Mandelson back in 2024

To portray Keir Starmer as either a knave or a fool is misleading: he is both - James Price

The reverberations of the Mandelson vetting scandal are profoundly damaging for both the PM and his party, writes the former Chief of Staff to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Prince William's ally 'turns down' meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The Irwin family run the famous Australia Zoo in Queensland

Ant and Dec make rare comments on David Haye's behaviour amid ITV I'm A Celeb backlash: 'Not nice'

The presenting due have commented on the former boxer's controversial remarks

Best VPNs for streaming Netflix, HBO Max, BBC iPlayer, Disney+ in 2026

Unlock new shows, films, and sports fixtures wherever you are in the world

Is fibre or protein more important for weight loss? Your breakfast choices could hold the answer

New findings offer insight into optimising breakfast choices for those pursuing weight management goals