Watch Minister James Timpson's first speech in the House of Lords 👇

Look what I learned on Duolingo in 2024! #Duolingo365

"If every child could have a bedtime story, I think we'd start to see some real changes in terms of health outcomes." Alice Wiseman, director of Public Health for Newcastle and Gateshead, tells #R4Today children should be encouraged to enjoy reading to 'improve wellbeing'.

Just Breathe is a powerful addition to the Windows & Mirrors #HiLoSeries written by award-winning writer, editor & journalist Katharine Quarmby. Don’t miss this opportunity to open conversations & foster community. 📚#DyslexiaFriendly Katharine Quarmby ow.ly/zGfV50U1k5Z

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Night thoughts, repetition A short journey through time for reflection💚

Left: Nigel Farage asks why there was no full public inquiry into the grooming scandal Right: Alan Johnson, "We've had a public inquiry into grooming, it took 7 years, it cost £200 million" In 2015 the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) was launched. It looked

Truth & Lies. Mix Musk's interventions with Starmer's unpopularity, is it possible to separate the truth from the lies? (Strong language and adult themes.)

The best new children’s books for November are here! 🌟 Captivating stories, inspiring ideas & classroom favourites — all handpicked by Pandora Books. 📚 ➡️ow.ly/6k0O50Xl3BA #TeachingResources #PrimaryEnglish #NewBooks #ChildrensBooks #ReadingForPleasure

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Danish PM Mette Frederiksen praises British 'pragmatism' in a meeting with Starmer at Downing St after Trump dropped tariff threats over Greenland 'You have a cup of tea & then you think a bit about everything. You get the facts on the table & then you find a way forward'

The leaders of Albania & Azerbaijan were caught on video mocking Trump and laughing at him for claiming to end a war between the two countries--a war that never happened. #WEF #Davos

I’ve featured Emily Maitlis a few times in recent days, because she’s knocking it out of the park in her commentary of the events of the day. I have long been a fan of her work as a journalist of note and former anchor of Newsnight on the BBC. In this moment she’s exactly the

I’m just blown away that the same people who say everyone needs a gun are now saying if you are legally armed the government is allowed to execute you.

Nigel Farage has kindly asked we stop sharing this video of him talking about why we should privatise the NHS 💙 You know what to do!

This is where we’re at

It’s now 40 years since this quite brilliant episode of Yes, Prime Minister was broadcast but somehow it still seems remarkably appropriate after all this time! One of the best comedy series ever and superbly acted.

NEW: Women who graduate today could lose £80,000+ in pension wealth - because the student loan system was designed without any gender impact assessment. 57% of students are women. The 9% repayment deduction falls hardest on those who earn less, work part-time, and take career

“Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?” Nate White, an articulate and witty writer from England wrote the following response: A few things spring to mind. Trump lacks certain qualities which the British traditionally esteem. For instance, he has no class, no charm,

Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new. - Ursula K LeGuin