Cambridge University leads historic GCSE reform in England
Cambridge University pioneers major GCSE reform in England, replacing traditional exams with teacher assessments to combat educational inequality and transform learning approaches.
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Supreme Court revives Black Atlanta homeowners' discrimination suit
In a groundbreaking decision, the US Supreme Court has revived a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by Black homeowners in Atlanta, Georgia, alleging property value suppression in predominantly Black neighbourhoods.
School Trip Exposes Britain's Educational Divide
A Guardian columnist's eye-opening account of how a simple school field trip reveals the stark reality of educational inequality in modern Britain, where parents' financial contributions increasingly determine children's opportunities.
Inequality physically changes children's brains, study reveals
Groundbreaking UK research shows children from deprived areas have significant structural differences in brain development, raising urgent questions about inequality's long-term impact.
Burnham demands radical power shift from Westminster
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches blistering critique of Britain's centralised system, calling for urgent devolution to address regional inequality and political disconnect.
Burnham: UK Needs Political Overhaul to Avoid Decline
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham delivers powerful critique of Westminster's centralised power, calling for radical devolution and political reform to rebalance the nation and tackle regional inequality.
NHS must change prostate cancer approach for Black men
Leading doctors warn that current NHS risk calculators are failing Black men, who face double the prostate cancer risk. New recommendations call for urgent screening protocol reforms.
Personal letters boost university hopes in deprived areas
A powerful campaign using handwritten letters from graduates is transforming attitudes towards higher education in disadvantaged communities across England, with remarkable results.
Musk accused of 'divide and distract' climate strategy
A scathing new report reveals how mega-billionaires like Elon Musk are creating social divisions to prevent collective action on the climate crisis. Experts warn humanity must unite to resist.
State education drive parents to private tutors
Exclusive investigation reveals how competitive state education is driving a tutoring boom, with parents spending thousands to secure places at top comprehensive schools.
Boomer Wealth Myth Exposed: Luck, Not Wisdom
New research dismantles the Baby Boomer belief that personal wisdom built their wealth, revealing how historic economic advantages created a generational divide that millennials can't overcome.
South Korea's Gender War: Inside the Social Crisis
An in-depth look at South Korea's escalating gender conflict, from plummeting birth rates and political polarisation to the real-world impact on society's most vulnerable.
FTSE 100 CEOs Earn UK Average Yearly Wage in 34 Hours
Shocking new analysis reveals a widening pay gap as top CEOs surpass the median UK worker's yearly income in less than two working days, sparking fresh calls for executive pay reform.
California and Louisiana Lead US Poverty Rates
New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.
Millions Skip Vital Healthcare Amid NHS Crisis, Report Reveals
A damning report by Healthwatch England reveals a growing health crisis, with millions avoiding GP appointments, A&E visits, and prescriptions due to fears of long waits and NHS burdens. Urgent calls for government action follow.
Haldane: Economic failure fuels far-right extremism
Former Bank of England chief economist warns that without inclusive growth policies, economic discontent could fuel far-right extremism in Britain's political landscape.
Report: Britain Becoming More Racist and Intolerant
A major new report from the UK's leading race equality think tank paints a disturbing picture of a nation backsliding on social cohesion, with a sharp rise in racist and intolerant views.
AI Fuels Unprecedented Wealth Divide and Cultural Splintering in UK
Exclusive analysis reveals how the AI revolution is concentrating vast wealth in the hands of a tiny elite while leaving communities behind, creating dangerous social fractures that threaten Britain's future.
UK faces Trump-style economic disruption, warns MP
Senior Labour MP Liam Byrne cautions that Britain's economy is vulnerable to a populist shock akin to Trump's 2016 victory unless the government addresses deep-seated regional inequalities and implements radical productivity reforms.
UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
UK's Wealth Divide Mapped: North-South Income Gap Revealed
Exclusive new data visualises the UK's shocking postcode lottery of wealth. Discover which regions have the highest and lowest disposable incomes and the key factors driving the nation's economic divide.
UK's Teen Pregnancy Divide: Poor Girls 9x More Likely
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic inequality in UK teenage pregnancy rates, with girls from low-income households nine times more likely to become young mothers compared to affluent peers.
Teen Pregnancy Falls But Inequality Grows, Oxford Study Finds
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford shows a dramatic decline in teen pregnancies across the UK. However, the study exposes a troubling reality: girls from the most deprived backgrounds remain disproportionately at risk, highlighting a de
NHS IVF Postcode Lottery: Health Chiefs Demand Fairness
Exclusive: NHS leaders issue urgent warning as investigation reveals drastic cuts to fertility services across England, creating a 'postcode lottery' for desperate couples.
Hinton: AI Profits Will Cause Mass Unemployment
Exclusive: Turing Award winner and 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton predicts a dystopian future where corporate AI profits lead to widespread joblessness and soaring inequality, urging for a radical rethinking of society.
Bigelow Slams Oscars' Snub of Female Directors
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow criticises the Academy Awards for its persistent failure to recognise female filmmaking talent, calling for systemic change in the industry.
American tourist shocked by UK's poorest area: "Never seen anything like it"
An American visitor to Jaywick, Essex - officially England's most deprived area - shares his raw, emotional reaction to the poverty and neglect he witnessed, questioning how such conditions exist in a developed nation.
Cancer care postcode lottery exposed in damning report
A damning report exposes a severe postcode lottery in cancer care across England, with survival chances and access to life-saving treatments heavily dependent on where patients live.
Pope Francis Condemns 'Immoral' CEO Pay and Wealth Gap
In a powerful address to Italian business leaders, Pope Francis launched a fierce critique of modern capitalism, condemning the growing inequality between executives and their workers as a grave sin and a threat to social cohesion.
UK's £54k Per Head Wealth Gap Between London and Wales
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic £54,000 per head economic gap between London and other UK regions, with Wales and the North East lagging far behind. Experts warn of a deeply unbalanced national economy.
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