England's 'just one day off' culture adding up to weeks of lost learning as 'birthday bunk offs' become the norm
New Government figures suggest children are up to 55 per cent more likely to miss school on their birthday as opposed to any other day.
Can you spot the 16 celebrities in Madonna's star-studded new music video?
The 10-minute long clip has a longer runtime than most music videos and features so many celebrities that the 67-year-old Queen of Pop considers it a 'film' instead of a music video.
Frankly, my dear… they don't give a damn! Most Brits don't recognise classic film quotes - how many catchphrases do YOU know?
A poll of 2,000 people conducted for Great TV found less than half of Brits recognised iconic lines from iconic films including Gone With The Wind (pictured).
Andy Burnham accused of 'hypocrisy' over £27million bill on 'wasteful' consultants - despite branding similar spending 'indefensible'
The Labour mayor's authority is now shelling out almost £27million on external consultants each year - despite Mr Burnham previously branding similar spending 'indefensible'.
Benefits budget spared the axe as Keir Starmer launches 'Cabinet whip-round' in desperate bid to secure his legacy on defence spending
Government sources said welfare would be spared from a 'Cabinet whip-round' designed to raise money for the UK's cash-strapped armed forces.
Do it for Diogo! Jota's widow pens emotional message to his ex-Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson - as she wills Scotland captain to 'cherish' the World Cup and 'live it' for both of them
Diogo Jota's widow has urged Scotland captain Andy Robertson to live the World Cup dream of his former Liverpool team-mate.
Getting your five-a-day is all very well, but are you eating the right ones?
Scientists have revealed that it is not the quantity but the quality of fruits and vegetables that matters - as some have more benefits than others.
World Cup referee - Africa's best official but from Trump's 'worst country in the world' - is dropped by FIFA after being denied entry to the US and sent back after landing... despite having a diplomatic passport
A Somali referee acclaimed as the best in Africa has reportedly been denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Istanbul upon arrival at Miami Airport.
Major earthquake in the Gulf of America sends shockwaves to Florida
A strong earthquake that hit in the Gulf of America on Monday sent shockwaves hundreds of miles away into Florida, where it was felt by thousands of people.
Lewis Hamilton shares polaroid snap of girlfriend Kim Kardashian posing with his race helmet during show-stealing Monaco Grand Prix stint after he broke his silence on their romance
Lewis Hamilton shared a sweet polaroid snap of girlfriend Kim Kardashian posing with his glittering purple race helmet at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Mungo Jerry star Ray Dorset, 80, reveals he was rushed to hospital days after undergoing surgery and says staff began to sing his iconic hit
The singer, 80, rose to fame as a member of the band which recorded the hit song In The Summertime back in 1970s.
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: The jobs apocalypse facing our graduates
Through the 18th and 19th centuries, as machines took over the roles of humans, it was manual and semi-skilled workers who bore the brunt of the job losses.
Trump's brutal threat to Netanyahu in leaked call as Israel planned biggest strikes on Iran since April
Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Benjamin Netanyahu after renewed strikes between Israel and Iran threatened to reignite conflict in the Middle East.
Starmer's dithering over online nude images ban 'put thousands of children at risk of sexual exploitation', campaigners warn
The Prime Minister announced tech companies will be forced to stop children viewing or sharing nude images online, amid growing concern over horrific abuse.
Jennifer Lopez, 56, risks wild wardrobe malfunction in VERY skimpy bikini in raunchy rom-com Office Romance
Jennifer Lopez currently has the No. 1 movie on Netflix with her new romantic comedy Office Romance, and it's easy to see why based on some of the spicy scenes.
Moment thief uses 'hippy crack' canister to smash a vintage store's window before stealing £2,000 DJ decks
CCTV footage showed a crook in a yellow beanie arrive at Bread and Butter Collections in Shoreditch at 4.30am on June 6 and break into the store.
Dramatic moment Farmer Wants A Wife contestant collapses after being rejected - with medics called in as series premiere kicks off with a bang
Farmer Wants A Wife got off to a dramatic start on Monday night.
Nationwide boss Crosbie doubles her pay to £4.7m after leading Virgin Money mega merger
Nationwide chief exec Debbie Crosbie, pictured, topped up her £1.2m annual salary with extras including a £1.76m bonus and £1.5m in long-term awards.
Original Catwoman Julie Newmar, 92, claims male execs 'should' run the film industry because 'they do it best' and insists 'men are very good to women'
The veteran actress, 92, is best known for playing the leather-clad villain in the 1960s Batman TV series, and in a new interview, reflecting on her history with Hollywood before the rise of #MeToo.
Italian heiress, 22, and French hard-Right hero of the working class and presidential hopeful, 30, put on a cosy display at the Monaco Grand Prix in first public appearance together
Jordan Bardella, 30, and Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, 22, have made their debut at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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