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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.

BBC's Top UK Seaside Town For Your 2024 Staycation

Discover the charming coastal town of Portrush, crowned by the BBC as one of the UK's best seaside destinations for a 2024 staycation, boasting golden sands, world-class golf, and a vibrant culinary scene.

Lough Neagh: UK's largest lake faces ecological collapse

Exclusive investigation reveals the deepening environmental catastrophe at Lough Neagh. Algal blooms and political inertia threaten an ecological disaster, putting Northern Ireland's primary water source and unique wildlife at severe risk.

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.

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

Maths skills decline post-pandemic in UK schools

A new study highlights a concerning drop in maths proficiency among students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland following the COVID-19 pandemic, raising alarms over long-term educational impacts.

Loughborough Uni axes NI and Wales offices

Loughborough University is under fire for its controversial decision to close its offices in Northern Ireland and Wales, sparking criticism from education leaders and politicians.

90% of NHS nurses reject pay offer

Nearly all nurses across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have overwhelmingly rejected the latest pay proposal, raising fears of further strikes and staffing shortages in the NHS.

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