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Crisis in special education holding children back, says ombudsman

England's special educational system is failing, causing thousands of children to have their development put back by months or even years, according to a damning report by the local government ombudsman.

Milan now boasts most expensive shopping Street

If the names Fendi, Dior, and Valentino were rubbed from the shopfronts, Milan's Via Monte Napoleone could pass for a slightly fancier than average street in the northern Italian style capital, with the typical jostle of vans and Vespas alongside Porsches, tourists, and Milanese locals.

Netanyahu invited to visit Hungary as world leaders split over ICC warrants

Hungary's illiberal prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has said he will invite his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to visit in defiance of an international criminal court arrest warrant, as world leaders split over the ICC's momentous decision.

Start the presses: TikTok owner says it will publish print books

The company that owns TikTok - the video-based social media platform will begin publishing print books in February.

Ho ho... how much? Are these UK's most expensive mince pies?

Orford, a picturesque pocket of the Suffolk coast, has a storied and rather bizarre history. It is home to an impeccably preserved medieval castle built by Henry II to see off dissenting barons, and for much of the 20th century the rugged seafront was sealed off and used as a top-secret military testing site, prompting rumours about death rays and UFO sightings.

Cop29 offer to poorer countries dismissed as 'shameful failure'

Developing countries were being urged by civil society groups to reject \"a bad deal\" at the UN climate talks last night, after rich nations refused to increase an \"insulting\" offer of finance to tackle the climate crisis.

Judge postpones sentencing in hush-money trial as Trump seeks to dismiss case

Sentencing in Donald Trump's hush-money case has been postponed indefinitely while lawyers on both sides argue over its future given his recent election victory.

Gordon Brown: assisted dying is not the answer

Former PM says death of his baby daughter, Jennifer, convinced him of the value of good end-of-life care

Orders will restrict travel

The warrants relate to the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 and the Israeli military response in Gaza.

'I cannot leave now' Guardiola says City's slump sparked new two-year contract

Pep Guardiola has signed a new two-year contract with Manchester City that will extend his tenure as the manager to 2027, with the Catalan stating the champions' current bad form stopped him leaving in the upcoming summer.

Furious drivers hit out at F1 leadership over radio silence

Formula One drivers are fed up and losing confidence in the FIA and the governing body's president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, after receiving no response to their collective criticism of both in a public statement.

Broja closing in on long-awaited Everton debut

Sean Dyche believes Armando Broja is close to his Everton debut, with the club hoping to fast-track the on-loan Chelsea forward's return.

Vinicius calls for help in ongoing fight against racism

The Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has spoken about his fight against racism, describing it as an ongoing battle that he is happy to take on, but warning that he alone \"can't fight all that Black people have been suffering\".

Premier League vote hangs in balance as City tensions rise

Premier League clubs and officials were scrambling yesterday to secure support before a totemic vote on the competition's rulebook.

Maresca unsure of James return date after new hamstring injury

Reece James has sustained another hamstring injury and will miss Chelsea's Premier League visit to Leicester tomorrow, with his manager, Enzo Maresca, unsure about the time frame on the recovery.

Shaw has last laugh after double earns spot in final eight

Long has the Women's Champions League craved the sight of a jam-packed, vociferous, all-standing section of home supporters roaring their team on from behind the home goal.

Hurtig's late strike knocks Out Juventus as Arsenal progress

Lina Hurtig's late poke-in ensured Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League knockout stage with two group games remaining, a 1-0 win over Juventus enough to put them clear at the expense ofthe Italian club.

'It's sad to see the state the RFU is in'

Former union chief executive Francis Baron urges game to 'wake up' to financial state amid potential record losses

Double Olympic triathlon champion Brownlee retires

The double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement.

Hampshire field accusations of 'sportswashing' over T20 event

Hampshire have been accused of taking part in a \"sportswashing vehicle,\" before their participation in this month's Global Super League in Guyana, a T20 tournament sponsored by the oil giant Exxon Mobil.

Red Bull twins grease the wheels on opposite sides

Brothers Matt and Jon Caller first watched F1 on same sofa - now they are No 1 mechanic for Verstappen and Perez

Stop delaying Sport may be a blunt tool but it's time to take a stand against Israel

Probably you already know what this is. Probably before you read a word of it, you decided what it was, where you stand on it, how you're going to feel about it.

US regulators seek Chrome sale to end Google search monopoly

The US Department of Justice has proposed a far-reaching overhaul of Google's structure and business practices, including the sale of its Chrome browser, in an attempt to end its monopoly on internet search.

FCA to give lenders more time to reply to car finance complaints

The City regulator plans to intervene in the car loan mis-selling scandal, in a move that could give lenders up to a year to respond to the rising number of customer complaints after a shock court ruling.

Thales under investigation for alleged bribery ancl corruption

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating suspected bribery and corruption at Thales Group, a multinational aerospace and defence electronics contractor.

JD Sports shares slump 14% after profit warning

Mild weather and discounting by rivals hit sales at JD Sports in October, as the trainers and fashion retailer said profits would be at the lower end of expectations.

The Water Watchdog talks tough but it Won 't prevent executives from getting their bonuses

New rules on bonuses are \"beginning to bite,\" said the regulator, Ofwat, as it detailed how nine water companies \"will not be using customers' money\" to fund a total of £6.8m of payments to executives. Really? Who is being bitten?

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in alleged $250m bribery plot

Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest men, has been indicted in New York over an alleged multibillion-dollar scheme to pay $250m in bribes and conceal it from US investors.

October's government borrowing exceeds forecasts at £17.4bn

The government borrowed more than expected in October as debt interest payments pushed the public finances deeper into the red, piling pressure on Rachel Reeves as she attempts to expand the economy.

Staff cuts ancl stamp price rises possible, says Royal Mail owner

The company that owns Royal Mail is considering j ob cuts and price rises on stamps and parcels as it blames the Labour government's first budget in 14 years for adding £120m to its costs.