New Covid 'Stratius' Strain Has Peculiar Symptoms
Health officials are monitoring a new Covid-19 variant dubbed 'Stratius'. Experts reveal its peculiar symptoms differ from classic signs, with sore throat and runny nose now less common.
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Hoarse Voice Identified as Potential COVID Symptom
UK researchers identify a hoarse voice as a potential symptom of COVID-19, urging the public to be aware of this lesser-known sign alongside traditional ones like cough and fever.
State education drive parents to private tutors
Exclusive investigation reveals how competitive state education is driving a tutoring boom, with parents spending thousands to secure places at top comprehensive schools.
South Africa Battles New COVID Surge From JN.1 Variant
South Africa faces a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 cases driven by the JN.1 variant, with hospitalisations soaring in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. Health officials issue urgent warnings as the country grapples with its fourth major wave.
Bill Maher brands Kimmel and Kilmeade 'traitors'
HBO's Bill Maher ignites a political firestorm by labelling late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and Fox News's Brian Kilmeade 'traitors' for their stance on Covid-19 school closures, prompting a fierce social media backlash and debate on free speech.
Steve Martin cancels UK tour after Covid positive test
Comedy legend Steve Martin has been forced to cancel his remaining UK tour dates with Martin Short after contracting Covid-19, disappointing fans across the country.
Labour to scrap Ofsted and tax private schools in education shake-up
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new body, and remove private schools' tax breaks to invest billions in state schools.
CDC Panel Votes Against Routine Covid Vaccine Recommendation
In a major shift, a key CDC advisory committee has voted against recommending the Covid-19 vaccine for most healthy adults and children this autumn. Discover the reasons behind the surprise decision.
School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised By Parents
A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.
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
New 'Silent' Stratus COVID Variant Sweeps UK
EXCLUSIVE: Health experts warn of a new 'silent' COVID variant, Stratus, circulating in the UK. Learn its distinctive symptoms, how it differs from previous strains, and essential protection tips.
Scientists Warn of New FLiRT Covid Variant Risk
A consortium of leading UK scientists from Edinburgh, Oxford, and Montpellier issues a stark warning about the new KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, highlighting its increased transmissibility and potential impact on summer case numbers.
Long Covid Linked to Heavier Periods in New Study
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a distressing new symptom of Long Covid, with women experiencing significant changes to their menstrual cycles, including heavier bleeding and worsened premenstrual symptoms.
New 'Stratis' COVID Variant Warning as UK Cases Surge
Health officials issue a stark warning as the new 'Stratis' COVID-19 variant drives a significant wave of infections. Experts reveal the most common symptoms and who is most at risk this summer.
Kate Garraway's Emotional Derek Update In New Documentary
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens up on her ongoing family trauma in a raw and emotional new documentary, revealing her husband Derek's continued fight four years after his Covid battle began.
New Covid Variant KP.3: Key Symptoms Warning
Health experts issue urgent warning as the new KP.3 Covid variant, now dominant in the UK, presents with easily mistaken cold-like symptoms. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself.
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.
Trump's Debunked COVID Vaccine Claim Sparks Fury
Former US President Donald Trump faces a fierce backlash from medical experts and fact-checkers after making a baseless claim that COVID-19 vaccines are causing 'millions of deaths'.
Tatler's 2024 Guide to Britain's Best Schools Unveiled
Discover the crème de la crème of British education as Tatler unveils its prestigious guide to the top schools, including Kirstie Allsopp's alma mater and elite packages for the ultimate education.
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.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils education system overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum reform, teacher recruitment, and breaking down class barriers.
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.
Schools failing to tackle 'pervasive' sexism, warns Commissioner
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for urgent action, including a revamped curriculum and mandatory training, to combat deeply entrenched sexist attitudes in schools across England.
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.
Spring Covid Booster: Full UK Eligibility List Confirmed
The UK Health Security Agency has released its official list of who qualifies for the vital spring Covid-19 booster jab. Find out if you're eligible to protect yourself against new variants.
California Urges Mask-Wearing Amid COVID Surge
California health officials urge residents to resume mask-wearing in public indoor spaces as COVID-19 hospitalisations spike across the state. Latest data shows significant increase in cases.
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.
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.
Countryfile urges schools to install wildlife ponds for learning
Countryfile Magazine champions a transformative educational initiative, urging UK primary schools to install wildlife ponds. Discover how this simple addition could revolutionise outdoor learning, biodiversity, and children's mental wellbeing.
FDA restricts J&J Covid vaccine over blood clot concerns
US health regulators have significantly restricted the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine due to rare but serious blood clot risks. The FDA now advises it should only be given to adults who cannot or refuse to receive other authorised vaccines.
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