Major GCSE Shake-Up: 'Mickey Mouse' Courses Axed
The UK government announces radical reforms to post-16 education, phasing out low-value qualifications and creating new 'Advanced British Standard' combining A-Levels and T-Levels.
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Police apologise after Sikh turban removed in search
West Midlands Police issues formal apology after officers removed a Sikh man's turban during a search in Oldbury, acknowledging the 'significant distress' caused by the incident.
Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community
In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.
China arrests pastor Jin Mingri in Zion Church crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese authorities' intensified crackdown on underground Christian churches, with prominent pastor Jin Mingri facing serious charges amid growing religious persecution concerns.
Oklahoma mandates Bible teaching in public schools
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs executive order mandating Bible and Ten Commandments instruction in schools, igniting fierce constitutional debate about religious freedom in American education.
Mormon Church leadership shift as Dallin Oaks steps up
Significant leadership transition within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as President Dallin H. Oaks assumes senior authority following health issues affecting senior apostle President M. Russell Ballard.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
China escalates crackdown on Christian communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese authorities are intensifying persecution of Christian communities, with pastors detained and churches demolished across multiple provinces.
Bridget Phillipson Appointed Education Secretary
Labour MP Bridget Phillipson takes charge of education department as new government begins sweeping reforms. Discover what this means for UK schools and universities.
Vanessa Stoykov rejects private school for son
Wealth education expert Vanessa Stoykov explains her surprising decision to withdraw her son from private education, challenging conventional wisdom about privilege and parenting.
SNP Education Secretary faces fire over misleading school stats
Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth faces mounting pressure after admitting to providing inaccurate statistics about school closures in Aberdeen, sparking opposition calls for greater transparency in government data.
West Bank Christians face violent expulsion campaign
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking campaign of intimidation and violence against Palestinian Christians in the Occupied West Bank, threatening the extinction of one of Christianity's oldest communities.
Manchester faith schools investigated over admissions practices
Exclusive investigation reveals how Manchester's religious schools are being targeted by government inspectors over admissions practices, raising concerns about religious freedom in education.
Why UK vocational training needs more than money
New research reveals that simply pouring money into vocational education won't solve Britain's skills crisis. Discover why deeper systemic reforms are crucial for creating the workforce of tomorrow.
Bishop's 17 secret lovers exposed after mistresses fight
A Peruvian bishop's double life unravels spectacularly after his legion of lovers began fighting over him, with a cleaning lady exposing his 17-strong harem of secret mistresses in a shocking church scandal.
Man claims divinity, faces Indonesian Islamic police
A controversial religious figure in Indonesia has been detained by Islamic sharia police after declaring himself divine, sparking debates about religious freedom and enforcement in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.
Northern Ireland pupils forced to school in Republic
Dozens of Northern Ireland pupils face unprecedented daily international commutes as Derry primary schools reach capacity, highlighting critical education infrastructure failures.
Teacher exodus: 40% plan to quit within five years
Exclusive polling reveals nearly half of UK teachers plan to leave within five years amid workload pressures and government dissatisfaction, raising alarm bells for education sector.
Catholic girl wins school discrimination case
Rebecca Black's victory against a Belfast school sets precedent for religious equality in UK education after being denied place due to her Catholic faith.
Douglas Ross demands Education Secretary resignation over school crisis
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross calls for Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth's resignation amid mounting failures in Scotland's education system, citing declining standards and broken promises.
Starmer's 50% university target echoes Blair education vision
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces ambitious plan to send half of young people to university, reviving Tony Blair's education legacy while addressing Britain's skills gap.
Mormon Church Shooting Investigated as Hate Crime
A violent shooting at a Mormon church in Utah leaves multiple people wounded as authorities launch a hate crime investigation into the attack on religious worshippers.
Hindu Group's Mass 'Conversion' Event Sparks India Outrage
A mass religious ceremony in India organised by a hardline Hindu group, aiming to 'reconvert' thousands of Muslims and Christians back to Hinduism, has ignited a firestorm of controversy and allegations of coercion.
Taliban forces Afghan women into religious schools as only option
Exclusive report reveals how Taliban policies have systematically dismantled women's education, leaving religious madrasas as the sole permitted learning environment for Afghan girls and women.
UK's Top Theology Universities Revealed for 2025
The Guardian's latest league table unveils the best UK institutions for Theology and Religious Studies. Discover which universities are leading in academic excellence, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this dynamic field.
Guardian 2025 Education University Rankings Revealed
The Guardian's definitive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Education degrees. Discover which institutions excelled in teaching, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects.
Sharia Patrols Target Texas Neighbourhoods
Exclusive reports emerge from Texas of self-appointed 'Sharia patrols' attempting to enforce Islamic law by intimidating residents and demanding businesses stop selling alcohol and pork, raising serious concerns over religious coercion and public safety.
Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings
The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Satanic Burger Sparks Religious Freedom Court Battle
A South Carolina burger joint's satanic-themed menu item has ignited a fiery legal dispute, pitting religious expression against business regulations, with the state's Supreme Court now set to rule.
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