£500m a year spent teaching English to UK pupils
Shocking figures reveal the UK spends nearly half a billion pounds annually on English language support in schools. Discover the scale of the challenge and its impact on education funding.
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Poon's Somerset House: A New Modern Chinese Classic
Amy Poon launches a stunning new restaurant in Somerset House, offering light, deft Chinese cuisine. Discover steamed pork, magic soup, and exquisite dumplings. Book your table now.
Poon's Somerset House: A New Chinese Classic in London
Amy Poon opens a stunning new Chinese restaurant at Somerset House, blending family legacy with a light, deft culinary touch. Discover the must-try dishes.
Welsh schools hire English teachers due to staff shortage
Gwynedd Council reveals a staffing crisis is forcing Welsh-medium schools to relax strict language rules and hire English-speaking teachers. Discover the impact on Welsh language education.
Welsh language schools hire English-speaking teachers
Gwynedd Council is forced to relax strict Welsh-only rules in schools due to a severe teacher shortage. Discover the challenges facing Welsh language education.
Ukrainian refugee quits UK college over Russian language pressure
A Ukrainian refugee student has withdrawn from a UK sixth form after staff urged her to study Russian, citing her heritage. The incident raises questions about cultural sensitivity in British education.
English Not First Language in 1 in 15 UK Councils
Exclusive data reveals English is no longer the first language for most pupils in 11 local authorities. Explore the impact on schools and societal cohesion.
1899 Recording Reveals Lost Tasmanian Aboriginal Language
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing has resurfaced, offering a precious glimpse into a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language. Listen to this vital cultural heritage.
Glasgow: One in Three Schoolchildren Are EAL Learners
New data reveals nearly 30% of Glasgow pupils speak English as an additional language, the highest rate in the UK. Explore the impact on schools and the city's housing emergency.
Coffs Harbour choir sings in ancient Gumbaynggirr language
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the ancient Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Watch the moving video and learn about this linguistic revival.
Cornish Language Awarded Highest Level of Protection
The 'critically endangered' Cornish language is set for the highest level of protection, potentially allowing its use in courts. Discover the revival of Kernewek.
Chinese families move to US for elite universities
Ambitious Chinese mothers are uprooting their lives and moving to America to bypass the ultra-competitive gaokao exam and boost their children's chances of attending top-tier universities like Stanford.
Chinese Noodle House Closes in Sydney's Chinatown
Beloved Chinese Noodle House in Sydney's Chinatown announces permanent closure after landlord ends lease. Follow their Instagram for updates on a potential new location.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Native Language Programme Helps Alaska Flood Victims
An indigenous language immersion programme in Alaska provides crucial cultural continuity for children displaced by devastating flooding. Discover how this educational initiative supports recovery.
Chinese Restaurants Near UK Military Bases Investigated
Exclusive investigation reveals disproportionate number of Chinese restaurants near sensitive UK military sites amid ongoing espionage concerns. Read the full analysis.
Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive
New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.
Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Gen Z's Slang Revolution: Decoding Britain's New Vocabulary
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
AI's 'Good Vibes' Analysis Crowns Rizz Word of 2023
Oxford University reveals how AI analysis of 'good vibes' and emotional language led to 'rizz' becoming 2023's Word of the Year, marking a technological shift in linguistic recognition.
Border Patrol Spanish use sparks California debate
A US Border Patrol agent's use of Spanish during a vehicle inspection in California has ignited debate about language and immigration enforcement practices.
Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
UK University Research Halted After Chinese Pressure - Police Probe
Counter-terrorism police are investigating allegations that a British university suspended sensitive research following pressure from Chinese authorities, raising serious concerns about academic freedom and foreign influence.
Why British kids sound increasingly American
New research reveals how American English is reshaping the vocabulary of UK children, with terms like 'trash', 'sidewalk', and 'candy' replacing traditional British equivalents in playground conversations.
UK university human rights research angers Chinese students
A British university's human rights research initiative has triggered a formal complaint from Chinese students, raising concerns about academic freedom and international relations.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
Schools spend £540m on English language support
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
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