School bus driver forces pupil to walk 5 miles alone
A primary school child was abandoned miles from home after a bus driver refused to let them board, raising serious safeguarding concerns for parents across the UK.
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School toilet refusal leaves teen humiliated in class
A teenage student's humiliating experience after being refused toilet access during class sparks national debate on school bathroom policies and student welfare in UK schools.
Australia's remote work-for-dole scheme faces Indigenous exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's controversial remote employment program risks collapse as Indigenous participants abandon scheme in droves, raising urgent questions about welfare policy effectiveness.
Southport pupils reveal trauma after classmate's stabbing
Pupils at a Southport school reveal the profound psychological impact following the fatal stabbing of their classmate Kate, describing ongoing trauma and emotional distress.
DWP Plans Major Welfare Cuts to PIP and Universal Credit
Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed Department for Work and Pensions reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments could dramatically reduce support for disabled claimants amid cost-of-living crisis.
Record 130 children suspended daily for drugs and smoking
Shocking new figures reveal an unprecedented surge in school suspensions and expulsions linked to substance abuse, with a record 130 children suspended in just one day. Experts warn of a growing behavioural crisis in England's classrooms.
BHA Launches Urgent Inquiry Into Trainer Over Horse Welfare
The British Horseracing Authority has opened a formal investigation into trainer Kitts Hillsin Barnes following grave concerns over the condition of horses at his yard, with one animal tragically euthanised.
Centrelink welfare payments to increase slightly from September
Over 4.7 million Australians receiving Centrelink support, including Age Pension and JobSeeker, will see a modest rise in their payments from 20 September 2025, following the latest CPI indexation.
Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.
Teacher jailed for affair with sixth-form pupil after exams
A married maths teacher from Surrey has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after embarking on an illicit affair with an 18-year-old former pupil just days after her final A-Level exam. The court heard how Martin Davis, 38, exploited his position of tru
Deputy Head Banned for Life Over Pupil Relationship
A deputy headteacher from Surrey has been handed a lifetime teaching ban after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a sixth-form student and sending explicit messages.
School's TV Prize Draw To Boost Pupil Attendance
A secondary school in the UK is sparking debate with an unconventional incentive: pupils with full attendance can enter a prize draw to win a 43-inch smart TV, aiming to tackle the national attendance crisis head-on.
School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup
A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.
Pupils hacking school IT systems for fun, watchdog warns
Schoolchildren across the UK are bypassing weak cybersecurity measures to change grades, access sensitive data, and disrupt lessons, prompting a major alert from the UK's data watchdog.
School's 'Squid Game' Singing Policy Sparks Outrage
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking disciplinary measures at a UK academy where tearful children face detention and public singing rituals compared to dystopian gameshow.
School Vape Crisis: 1 in 4 Laced with Spice
Shocking investigation reveals a quarter of vapes confiscated from UK schoolchildren are contaminated with the synthetic cannabinoid Spice, posing a severe health risk and triggering a national safeguarding alert.
Teacher finds live snake in pupil's lunchbox
A UK primary school teacher was left stunned after discovering a live corn snake inside a child's lunchbox. The reptile, now named 'Slithers', has been safely rehomed.
Teacher of the Year dodges prison for pupil sex acts
A former 'Teacher of the Year' has avoided a prison sentence after being convicted of engaging in illicit sexual acts with a student inside her classroom, in a case that has shocked the educational community.
Boy, 10, banned from class over haircut in Westminster school
A Westminster primary school faces backlash after a 10-year-old boy was allegedly banned from class and forced to sit alone for two days due to his fresh haircut, leaving him in tears.
Pupil stabbed at Welsh secondary school, teen arrested
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested following a serious stabbing incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Carmarthenshire. The victim, a fellow pupil, is in hospital with life-changing injuries. The school is closed as police continue their investigation.
Melbourne Cup Defending Champion Withdrawn in Welfare Shock
The 2025 Melbourne Cup faces a major upheaval as defending champion Ethical Diamond is withdrawn from the 'race that stops a nation', sparking a fierce debate on horse welfare and the future of global racing.
Teacher banned for life over pupil relationship
A married Design & Technology teacher from Surrey has been permanently prohibited from teaching after a tribunal found him guilty of inappropriate conduct with a sixth-form student, including secret meetings and accepting gifts.
Scottish pupil wins Girl of Year for solar blanket design
A young Scottish student has been crowned Girl of the Year for her groundbreaking solar-powered blanket design, offering a sustainable solution to energy poverty.
Teacher compensated after sacking over pupil pregnancy
A former teacher who was dismissed after allegedly fathering a child with a 12-year-old student has been awarded compensation, sparking outrage and debate over safeguarding failures.
Kemi Badenoch snitched on cheating classmate at school
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch shares a surprising childhood story about reporting a cheating pupil to her teacher, sparking debate on integrity and fairness.
Kemi Badenoch backs expulsion in cheating row
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch sparks outrage after defending a school's decision to expel a pupil caught cheating, igniting debates on discipline and fairness in education.
Teacher accused of assaulting pupil at Auburn South Primary
A primary school teacher in Auburn South faces serious allegations after being accused of assaulting a young pupil, sparking outrage among parents and the local community.
Teacher groomed pupil on Snapchat before rape, court told
A 33-year-old teacher allegedly groomed a 16-year-old student via Snapchat before raping her when she attempted to end their illicit relationship, a court has been told.
Pupil steals school meals for heartbreaking reason
A headteacher in the UK discovered a pupil stealing food from the school canteen, only to uncover a touching story of hardship behind the act.
Labour’s Pension Credit overhaul targets elderly poverty
The Labour Party has unveiled plans to reform Pension Credit, aiming to lift thousands of elderly citizens out of poverty. Critics argue the changes may strain public finances.
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