Government diverts £25m charity cash to education budget
Ministers face fury after quietly diverting £25m from the Dormant Assets scheme, earmarked for youth and community projects, into Department for Education coffers.
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US Justice Dept probes Charlotte police over civil rights concerns
The US Department of Justice has initiated a sweeping civil rights investigation into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, focusing on use of force and discriminatory policing practices following the controversial shooting of a man in 2021.
DfE Refuses to Pay £1.2m Debt to Greenwich University
The Department for Education faces intense criticism after failing to pay the University of Greenwich over £1.2 million for a Medway campus building, sparking a major financial and political row.
Ofsted: One in Three English Schools Fails on Reading
A damning Ofsted report reveals a literacy crisis in England's schools, with a third failing to teach reading effectively. Discover the regional disparities and the urgent call for a new national strategy.
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.
DOJ Report: Minneapolis Police Engaged in Systemic Racism
A damning US Justice Department investigation reveals a culture of systemic racism, excessive force, and discrimination within the Minneapolis Police Department, two years after the murder of George Floyd.
US Justice Dept Accused of Withholding Ghislaine Maxwell Files
The US House Oversight Committee confronts the Justice Department over withheld Ghislaine Maxwell documents. Democrats allege a cover-up, demanding transparency on Epstein's powerful associates.
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.
Heads Warn of 'Catastrophic' School Funding Cuts
School leaders in England warn of a 'catastrophic' funding crisis, with heads forced to cut staff and essential services. The NAHT union demands immediate government action to avert an educational emergency.
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: Parents must tackle school behaviour and absence
Bridget Phillipson delivers a major speech demanding greater parental responsibility as new figures reveal a surge in disruptive behaviour and persistent absenteeism plaguing England's schools.
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.
White working-class pupils 'failed' by system, says Keegan
Gillian Keegan delivers a stark warning as new data shows white working-class children have the lowest attainment rates in England, branding the situation a 'real injustice' that must be urgently addressed.
T-Level Troubles: UK's Technical Education Reform Faces Critical Challenges
An in-depth investigation reveals the alarming gaps in the UK's flagship T-Level qualifications. Despite being touted as the gold standard for technical education, students and employers report critical shortcomings in maths, English, and essential skills
University Apologises for Misusing Funds on Trump Event
George Mason University issues a formal apology after a US Department of Education investigation uncovers the institution improperly used federal funds for an event with then-President Donald Trump.
School Racism Suspensions Double, Involve 4-Year-Olds
Exclusive Department for Education data reveals a dramatic doubling of racist behaviour suspensions in UK schools, with incidents involving pupils as young as four years old. Experts warn of a deepening societal crisis.
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.
Trump's Colorado Speech Attacks 'Woke' Education
Former President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm in Colorado, launching a vehement attack on 'woke ideology' in education and vowing to cut federal funding to schools teaching critical race theory. His controversial rally remarks have drawn sharp con
Generative AI Forces Radical Overhaul of UK Exam System
Leading education experts demand urgent reform of GCSEs and A-levels, arguing generative AI like ChatGPT has made current exam formats unfit for purpose. Discover the proposed changes to preserve academic integrity.
White working-class pupils have worst GCSE results
New analysis exposes a severe education disadvantage for poor white British pupils in England, with Bridget Phillipson blaming 'systemic neglect' and vowing urgent reform.
New School Rules: £2,500 Fines for Term-Time Holidays
Parents across England are up in arms as new government guidance threatens fines of up to £2,500 for taking children on holiday during term time. The stricter rules, which come into effect from September, grant heads more power to clamp down on absences.
Gov Overhauls T-Levels to Rival A-Levels
The UK government announces sweeping changes to T-Level qualifications, positioning them as a robust alternative to A-Levels, with new subjects and enhanced industry links.
South East teachers may strike over school funding
Headteachers in South East England warn of potential strikes as school budgets face severe strain, with the government accused of failing to address funding shortfalls.
Trump Braces for Justice Department Charges
Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly under scrutiny as the Justice Department finalises charges in a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape his political future.
Trump admin targets English learner funding in education cuts
The US Department of Education under Trump proposed eliminating federal funding for English language learning programs, drawing sharp criticism from educators and advocates.
Trump's $1.5M Education Donation Sparks Debate
Former US President Donald Trump's $1.5 million donation to the Department of Education has drawn criticism amid concerns over political influence in education policy.
Headteachers warn of school funding crisis as budgets fall short
Headteachers across England warn of severe financial strain as school budgets fail to keep pace with rising costs, urging the government to address the crisis.
Schools to tackle incel culture with new sex education
Secondary schools in England will introduce new measures to tackle incel ideology and promote healthy relationships through updated sex education programmes.
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