£500m a year spent teaching English to UK pupils
Shocking figures reveal the UK spends nearly half a billion pounds annually on English language support in schools. Discover the scale of the challenge and its impact on education funding.
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Driving test cancelled over wet seat after 300-mile trip
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait for a new driving test after his 285-mile journey was wasted. The test was cancelled because of 'a few raindrops' on the passenger seat. Read his full story.
Driving test cancelled over 'few raindrops' on seat
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait after his 285-mile trip for a driving test was cancelled due to a damp passenger seat. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Driving test fails over raindrops after 285-mile trip
Jacob Carroll's driving test was cancelled before he even started because of raindrops on the passenger seat. He had driven 285 miles to Scarborough for the test. Read his story.
Driving test fails instantly over damp passenger seat
Jacob Carroll's 285-mile trip to take his driving test ended before it began when the examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Discover the full story and the DVSA's response.
Driving test cancelled over damp seat after 285-mile trip
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted after an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Driving test axed over damp seat after 285-mile trip
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted when an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Welsh village overrun by learner drivers seeking 'easy' test
The village of Miskin in Glamorgan is being swamped by learner drivers from across the UK, drawn by its test route reputation. Locals describe 'hell' as roads become congested. Read the full story.
American lists four 'rude' words in the UK
An American living in Manchester shares the four English words with very different, often embarrassing, meanings in Britain. Discover the language barriers she faces daily.
American's 4 'Rude' Words That Shock in the UK
An American living in Manchester lists four everyday words with very different—and often embarrassing—meanings across the pond. Discover the language barriers she faces.
Driving test backlog forces learners to travel 10 hours
UK learner drivers face a 22-week average wait for tests, with a backlog of 638,000. Many are travelling hundreds of miles to secure a slot. Read the DVSA's plan to fix the crisis.
UK's Most Misspelled Words: Colour Tops List
New analysis reveals the words Brits struggle to spell most, with 'colour' and 'favourite' leading the list. Is autocorrect to blame for our declining spelling skills?
US English Test for Truckers Sparks Driver Shortage, Price Fears
US enforcement of English tests for truck drivers removes thousands, worsening a driver shortage. Experts warn this could increase freight costs, potentially impacting UK consumer prices for imported goods.
English Not First Language in 1 in 15 UK Councils
Exclusive data reveals English is no longer the first language for most pupils in 11 local authorities. Explore the impact on schools and societal cohesion.
New Football Regulator's Powers to Target Unsuitable Owners
The Independent Football Regulator gains sweeping powers to investigate and remove unfit club owners from Friday, marking a major shift in English football governance. Discover the details.
Top Mispronounced Words of 2025: Can You Say Them?
Language experts from Babbel unveil 2025's most commonly mispronounced words, from drug names to storm titles. Test your pronunciation skills now.
Stranger Things Season 5 Breaks Netflix Viewership Record
The final season of Stranger Things has shattered Netflix records, pulling in 59.6 million views in its premiere week. Discover the details and when the epic finale arrives.
Stranger Things 5 Breaks Netflix English-Language Record
The final season of Stranger Things has become Netflix's biggest English-language debut ever, pulling in 59.6 million views in its first five days. Discover the staggering figures and behind-the-scenes drama.
1899 Recording Reveals Lost Tasmanian Aboriginal Language
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing has resurfaced, offering a precious glimpse into a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language. Listen to this vital cultural heritage.
Glasgow: One in Three Schoolchildren Are EAL Learners
New data reveals nearly 30% of Glasgow pupils speak English as an additional language, the highest rate in the UK. Explore the impact on schools and the city's housing emergency.
Coffs Harbour choir sings in ancient Gumbaynggirr language
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the ancient Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Watch the moving video and learn about this linguistic revival.
Cornish Language Awarded Highest Level of Protection
The 'critically endangered' Cornish language is set for the highest level of protection, potentially allowing its use in courts. Discover the revival of Kernewek.
Welsh village divided over English housing swap claims
Plaid Cymru councillors face backlash over claims English families are swapping council homes to move to Welsh village Aberffraw, creating tensions over housing and language.
Two-Day Test Costs Cricket Australia Millions
Travis Head's explosive batting ends Adelaide Test in just two days, leaving Cricket Australia facing massive revenue losses from abandoned days. Analysis of financial impact.
UK Driving Test Changes Start November 24 2025
Major changes to the UK driving test begin November 24, 2025. Learn how fewer stops, reduced emergency stops and flexible independent driving affect your test.
UK's Most Mispronounced Words Revealed
New research uncovers the words Brits struggle to say, with Irish names Niamh and Saoirse leading the list. Discover if you've been pronouncing them correctly.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes Brits Make
Are you saying Moët and Nike correctly? Discover 20 common pronunciation pitfalls and learn the right way to say them, according to linguistic experts.
Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive
New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.
Gen Z's Slang Revolution: Decoding Britain's New Vocabulary
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
AI's 'Good Vibes' Analysis Crowns Rizz Word of 2023
Oxford University reveals how AI analysis of 'good vibes' and emotional language led to 'rizz' becoming 2023's Word of the Year, marking a technological shift in linguistic recognition.
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