Lee Child: Thrillers Should Be Taught in UK Schools
Bestselling author Lee Child argues UK schools' focus on 'masterpieces' puts children off reading. He promotes prison literacy scheme to cut reoffending. Read his compelling case.
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Prisoner films comedy videos behind bars for 13k followers
Daniel Power, jailed for cocaine dealing, filmed comedy sketches in his cell. Released two months ago, he posted them online, gaining thousands of followers before the MoJ intervened. Read the full story.
Prison guard jailed for relationship with inmate
Rookie prison officer Megann Gibson, 26, sentenced to 12 months for misconduct after 'extremely graphic' phone sex and love letters with dangerous convict Ryan Horan at Wealstun Prison. Full story.
Australia's 2025 NAPLAN Results: Top Schools Revealed
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting Australia's highest-achieving schools. Discover the key trends and what the data reveals about student progress and educational equity.
David Walliams reveals son Alfred, 12, is dyslexic
Comedian David Walliams opens up about his son's dyslexia and how it shapes his approach to writing children's books. He urges parents to make time for shared reading.
Survey: 84% of US Teens Hold Negative View of News Media
A sobering survey reveals 84% of American teenagers describe news media with negative words like 'biased' and 'fake'. Discover the causes and potential solutions for this crisis in news literacy.
Drones deliver saw blades in daring French prison escape
Two dangerous inmates escape Dijon prison using tools delivered by drones, sparking a major manhunt and highlighting France's severe prison overcrowding crisis. Read the full report.
Women's prison population surges 57% since 2000
Experts warn of a growing global crisis as nearly one million women face incarceration, sexual violence, and forced labour in prisons worldwide. Discover the shocking findings.
Inquiry into sharp decline in children reading for pleasure
MPs launch an urgent inquiry as children's reading for pleasure hits a 20-year low. Discover the causes and the committee's plan to reverse this alarming trend.
Four US prison guards sentenced for fatal beating
Four New York prison guards have been sentenced for the brutal beating death of a handcuffed Black inmate, Robert Brooks. The case has sparked calls for urgent prison reform.
Four US prison guards sentenced for inmate death
Four New York prison guards receive prison sentences for the brutal beating death of a handcuffed Black inmate, Robert Brooks. A case sparking outrage and calls for prison reform.
Camilla & Geri Halliwell Celebrate Teen Writers
Queen Camilla and Geri Halliwell-Horner honoured global teen writing talent at the Commonwealth Essay Competition. Discover the inspiring winners and their journeys.
Financial Literacy Lessons Schools Must Teach Kids
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals the five crucial money management skills, from debt to pensions, that every child needs to learn for a secure financial future. Master your finances today.
Neglect contributed to inmate's Christmas Eve death
Alex Davies, 25, took her own life in Styal Prison after being 'treated like a feral dog'. An inquest jury found neglect contributed to her tragic death. Read the full investigation.
Beauty Filters Harm Black Youth Mental Health
New research reveals social media beauty filters and online racism negatively impact Black adolescents' sleep and concentration. Learn how algorithmic bias affects mental wellbeing.
HMP Wandsworth Prison Crisis: Shocking Insider Revelations
An exclusive look inside HMP Wandsworth reveals overcrowded cells, rampant drug use, and prisoners sleeping on mattresses in corridors as the prison system reaches breaking point.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Lammy's shocking prison visit exposes overcrowding crisis
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy witnesses shocking conditions at Wandsworth Prison, calling for urgent reform as Labour pledges to tackle prison overcrowding and rehabilitation failures.
Prison Crisis: Lammy Confronts PM Over Escalating Escapes
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy exposes Britain's crumbling prison system as escape incidents surge and staffing crises deepen during fiery PMQs exchange.
Wandsworth Prison inmate escapes before dramatic recapture
A prisoner serving time for robbery managed to briefly escape from HMP Wandsworth before being apprehended hours later in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about prison safety protocols.
Wandsworth inmate freed after 17 years maintains innocence
Billy Smith walks free from Wandsworth Prison after nearly two decades behind bars, continuing to protest his innocence in a controversial conviction that has drawn comparisons to the Post Office scandal.
Prison Crisis: MPs Act as Foreign Criminals Escape Wandsworth
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy joins growing calls for emergency measures after multiple offenders including murder suspect Daniel Khalife flee London prison amid staffing shortages and security failures.
Prison chiefs in emergency talks over wrongful releases
Exclusive: Senior prison officials face emergency talks with ministers as multiple wrongful prisoner releases expose critical failures in England's overcrowded prison system, raising serious security concerns.
Inside HMP Wandsworth: Prison in crisis
An explosive report exposes the inhumane reality of life inside HMP Wandsworth, where violence, drugs and overcrowding create a perfect storm of institutional failure.
Prisoner wrongly freed from Wandsworth commits crime
Exclusive investigation reveals how a dangerous prisoner was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth and went on to commit a serious offence, raising urgent questions about prison security.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Education Secretary accused of sacrificing 3Rs for climate agenda
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism for allegedly prioritising climate change education over fundamental reading, writing and arithmetic skills in Labour's education reform plans.
Dangerous criminal wrongly freed in prison blunder
A convicted criminal serving time for serious offences has been accidentally released from prison in what's being described as a catastrophic administrative failure, sparking urgent government reviews.
UK Schools Facing Democracy Deficit Crisis
New research reveals a worrying democracy deficit in UK schools, with students lacking meaningful political education. Discover why experts are calling for urgent reform to safeguard our democratic future.
Why More Reading Tests Won't Fix Literacy Crisis
New analysis reveals why increased testing fails to improve children's reading skills and identifies the evidence-based strategies that actually work in UK classrooms.
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