We've all got Malfoys in our lives. Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets talks about fighting them.

Since entering college more than 20 years ago, the most I ever read in any one year was probably six novels—and that’s when I was taking English Lit. Though I always enjoyed reading for the ...

Muhamad Ismail Mahumuthu Atham, of Kingsgate Street, Reading, was ordered to pay fines ... at the group win their pay claim after a six-year legal battle. An employment tribunal ruled ...

The New Yorker’s editors and critics considered hundreds of new releases this year in order to select the Best Books of 2024. The magazine’s writers also made their way through many other ...

Almost 3 in 4 Americans plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home instead of going out, according to a new poll. The survey, published Tuesday by The Associated Press-NORC Research Center ...

Today is the final date for energy customers to send off a meter reading before prices rise tomorrow. Ofgem's price cap will be rising to £1,738 a year for a typical household paying by direct ...

The New Year's Honours list has been released and there are plenty of Berkshire names who have been recognised for their contributions to the community. The full list can be found below for those ...

You’re reading The New Yorker’s daily newsletter, a guide to our top stories, featuring exclusive insights from our writers and editors. Sign up to receive it in your in-box. The year’s ...

Cities to the east, like Dubai (UTC+4), are ahead of UTC, celebrating earlier, while those to the west, like New York City (UTC-5), are behind, ringing in the New Year hours later. Starting at ...

A 101-year-old Second World War veteran, members of community bands and scientists are among the Cambridgeshire residents mentioned in the King’s New Year’s Honours List 2025. The Cabinet Office has ...

Children's reading ... 43.4% the previous year, according to the research. This marks the steepest decline since the charity began its annual survey in 2005. Mary Donnelly-Symes, primary English ...