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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.

McIlroy & Nesbitt back Royal Portrush for The Open

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy and actor James Nesbitt are among the high-profile figures backing Royal Portrush as it prepares to host The Open Championship, with Shane Lowry also showing his support.

Starmer urges UK govt to restore NI government

Labour leader Keir Starmer calls on the UK government to expedite the restoration of Northern Ireland's devolved government, highlighting concerns over delays affecting local governance.

Voting age lowered to 16 in England and NI

The UK government has passed a landmark decision to lower the voting age to 16 for general elections in England and Northern Ireland, empowering younger voices in democracy.

McIlroy claims Open glory at Portrush

Rory McIlroy triumphs at The Open Championship 2025 in Portrush, solidifying his legacy as a golfing legend with a performance for the ages.

Romanian teen accused of raping schoolgirl in Ballymena

A harrowing court case reveals how a schoolgirl was allegedly dragged into a garage and raped by a Romanian teen during the Ballymena riots. Two others attempted to force her into sex acts, the court heard.

McIlroy's Open Championship disaster at Portrush

Rory McIlroy's hopes of Open Championship glory at Royal Portrush were dashed after a disastrous opening round. The Northern Irishman reflects on his struggles and looks ahead to future challenges.

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