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Indian Minister's 'Buy Australian Homes' Remark Sparks Fury

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal faces backlash after suggesting wealthy Indians could purchase Australian properties to ease pressure on the local housing market, a comment labelled 'tone-deaf' during a severe affordability crisis.

GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil

Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.

Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.

GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure

The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.

Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE

In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.

Crime boss Kazem Hamad ordered out of Australia after attack

Notorious crime figure Kazem Hamad is at the centre of an international incident after Australia orders him out following a suspected anti-Semitic assault. The Iranian-born boss, linked to a violent gang war, is suspected of a brutal attack on a Jewish ma

University of Michigan severs Florida ties over DEI policies

The University of Michigan has terminated multiple partnerships with Florida state institutions, citing 'deep concerns' over restrictive DEI legislation. This major academic boycott signals growing institutional resistance to policies limiting diversity i

Trump Budget Slashes Billions from Public School Funding

Exclusive: The Trump administration's latest budget proposal guts federal education funding, redirecting billions from public schools to private institutions and parent vouchers, sparking a fierce political battle.

GCSE Results 2024: Top Grades Dip as Normality Returns

The 2024 GCSE results are in, revealing a significant drop in top grades as grading returns to pre-pandemic standards. Discover the national trends, subject performances, and reactions from education leaders.

Northern Ireland GCSE Students Outperform England in 2024

Northern Ireland's GCSE students have significantly outperformed their counterparts in England, with a notable rise in top grades. This analysis delves into the regional disparities, the impact of pre-pandemic grading standards, and what it means for the

A-Level Results: Record Uni Acceptances in 2024

New data reveals a surge in university acceptances as students receive their A-Level results, with record numbers securing their preferred courses despite rising competition.

Phillipson targets school absence crisis

Newly appointed Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges urgent action to address England's school attendance crisis, calling it a 'national priority'.

Phillipson announces UCAS application reforms

UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping changes to the UCAS university application system, aiming to streamline the process and reduce stress for students.

Australia’s international student numbers surge

Australia is experiencing a significant rise in international student enrolments, with numbers climbing steadily. Discover the factors behind this growth and what it means for the country’s education sector.

NYC preschools charge more than Harvard tuition

Discover the staggering costs of New York City's elite preschools, where tuition can rival Ivy League universities. Learn what parents get for their money and why demand remains high.

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