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Reform UK abandons grammar school pledge in major U-turn

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has performed a dramatic U-turn on its flagship grammar school policy, abandoning its pledge to build new selective schools just days after the election. The move signals a major strategic shift as the party transitions from

Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees

Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.

UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks

Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

Stranger's Heroic Tube Rescue Saves Woman From Train

A woman's terrifying ordeal on the London Underground platform ends in a miracle rescue as a quick-thinking commuter pulls her to safety seconds before a train arrives. Read her incredible story of survival.

Inside Ukraine's underground school teaching during bombs

An extraordinary look inside a Kharkiv underground school where lessons continue in subway stations as Russian missiles rain down above. A powerful story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of Ukrainian education during wartime.

48-hour London Tube and DLR strike set for July

Commuters face severe disruption as RMT union confirms a 48-hour strike on the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway in a bitter row over pay and working conditions.

London Tube Strikes September 2024: Full Disruption Details

Major London Underground strikes scheduled for September 2024 will cause severe disruption across Tube lines. Here's everything you need to know about dates, alternative transport options and how to navigate the capital during industrial action.

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

Random Knife Attack on London Tube Leaves Two Injured

Shocking random knife attack unfolds on London's Central Line as assailant stabs passenger and assaults woman before being tasered by British Transport Police. Full details of the harrowing incident emerge.

Tourist baffled by London Tube's bizarre font secret

A tourist's TikTok video has gone viral after she exposed one of the London Underground's most bizarre and confusing design secrets. Discover why the iconic tube map doesn't match reality at stations like Lancaster Gate.

Coldplay Wembley Gig Postponed Over Tube Strike

Coldplay's hugely anticipated Music of the Spheres World Tour concert at Wembley Stadium has been abruptly postponed due to a crippling London Underground strike, leaving thousands of fans stranded and disappointed.

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