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Pubs 'to open late' during World Cup

David Cameron calls for a rethink on pub opening hours during the World Cup after ministers appeared to rule out […]

Strong drink 'too cheap' to ignore

Alcohol as cheap as 20p a unit proves minimum pricing is needed to combat Scotland’s relationship with drink, according to […]

World Cup late licence bid rejected

There will be no national extension of pubs’ licensing hours during the opening and closing weekends of the 2014 football […]

School discipline 'tough' line urged

Teachers in England can dispense “tough but proportionate” punishments to tackle bad behaviour in schools, advises the education secretary.

Gove wants tests for four-year-olds

Education secretary Michael Gove strongly indicates that he wants to introduce formal assessments for four and five-year-olds when they enter […]

Harman dismisses union power fears

Deputy leader Harriet Harman defends proposed changes to the way Labour’s leader is elected, saying they will help “deepen the […]