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National Year of Reading should extend to a decade, inquiry says

The education committee also proposed a National Reading Guarantee, ensuring all children have frequent opportunities to enjoy reading

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Queen joins celebrations at British Library to mark National Year of Reading

Camilla gathered with 150 volunteers and schoolchildren at the event in London.

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Schools in England sidelining dressing-up for World Book Day, MPs hear

Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasure

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3

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Only 10% of boys aged 14-16 read daily for pleasure, National Literacy Trust finds

Exclusive: Report says British teenagers’ time for books is being crowded out by schoolwork, screens and sports

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22

Camilla opens primary school library in project to boost reading among children

The new library has been funded by Bloomberg and the shelves have been filled with 500 books, comics and audiobooks.

Evening Standard · Feb 4

‘It’s about making reading as natural as breathing’: Malorie Blackman backs the National Year of Reading

The Noughts & Crosses author is among the starry ambassadors for the campaign – one of the initiatives aimed at addressing the reading crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

Children’s reading enjoyment falls to lowest recorded level in UK

Annual survey of young people’s reading habits which began two decades ago shows its lowest-ever result, most pronounced among boys aged 11 to 16

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

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Children’s reading at ‘crisis’ point as enjoyment among pupils plummets – report

The National Literacy Trust is calling on the Government to form a reading taskforce and action plan to address record low levels of enjoyment.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

Artificial Intelligence could "stop children thinking for themselves" teachers fear

The number of children using AI has more than doubled in the last year

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024

Lack of support for children in England leading to ‘literacy crisis’

Crisis could cost economy £830m for each school year group, according to new research

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024

Children’s writing at ‘crisis point’ as enjoyment among pupils drops – report

The proportion of young people who enjoy writing in their free time declines as they go through the school system, survey finds.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023

Gary Kelly's former teammate recalls brilliant story of ex-Republic of Ireland star's generosity

The Drogheda man was a fantastic servant of Leeds United for 15 years between 1992 and 2007 and is rightly remembered for everything he gave to the Whites

Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Gary Kelly's former teammate recalls brilliant story of Leeds United hero's generosity

The two Irishmen played for the Whites together during the 2006/07 season which was Kelly's last at the club

Leeds Live · Mar 25, 2022

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