The dinghy was shadowed by French rescue vessels until it entered English waters, where it was met by RNLI boats

A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Official says deaths – and dozens of injuries – were probably caused by crushing on boat carrying 105 people

Inequality still exists amongst the creative arts subjects, where privately educated pupils perform better

Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west.

Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.

PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour

Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has previously expressed concerns over the plans to build a third runway at the west London airport.

England’s PISA 2025 results, with an international comparison of the mathematics, reading and science performance of 15-year-old pupils.