UK's back-to-school crisis: Teacher shortages and soaring costs
Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis in England's schools as families grapple with severe teacher vacancies, budget cuts, and mounting hidden education costs this September.
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Secondary school starters show alarming wellbeing decline
Exclusive research uncovers a significant decline in mental health and happiness among UK children as they transition to secondary school, with urgent calls for systemic support.
Starmer Reshuffles No.10 Team in Major Whitehall Overhaul
Prime Minister Keir Starmer executes strategic shake-up of Downing Street operations, appointing key allies to crucial roles in bid to streamline government efficiency.
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.
Labour's National Insurance raid to fund free childcare plan
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's radical plan to overhaul National Insurance, funding universal free childcare while sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and economic impact.
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.
High Court Blocks Epping Migrant Hotel in Landmark Ruling
A landmark High Court ruling has halted the Home Office's plan to house asylum seekers in a Essex hotel, siding with local council and residents. The decision sets a crucial precedent and sparks a fierce political debate over the future of the UK's migran
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.
Rachel Reeves Backtracks on Labour's Tax Pledge
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny after appearing to water down a key Labour manifesto promise not to raise major taxes, signalling a major shift in economic policy ahead of the general election.
Starmer: Labour will end migrant hotel use
Sir Keir Starmer commits a future Labour government to swiftly end the controversial use of hotels for asylum seekers, targeting key constituencies like Epping Forest to win back voter trust.
Starmer faces backlash over Israel stance at Labour conference
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is embroiled in controversy after refusing to criticise Israel's actions in Gaza during a party conference event, leading to protests and internal party division.
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
Labour's fight to debunk Farage's migrant myths
Exclusive: Senior Labour figures sound the alarm as Nigel Farage's inflammatory rhetoric on migration threatens to poison public discourse. The new government is mounting a major counter-offensive based on facts and evidence to reclaim the narrative.
Treasury in Turmoil: PM's Aide Accused of Budget Leak
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's No10 operation descends into chaos as a senior PM aide is accused of a Treasury tax leak designed to sabotage the new government's first Budget. The explosive allegations reveal a bitter power struggle at the heart of Whitehall.
Starmer to expel Russian spies and reopen Kyiv office
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a robust new stance against Vladimir Putin's Russia, pledging to eject suspected spies from the UK and re-establish a cultural foothold in Ukraine, reversing years of Conservative policy.
Hong Kong Activists Face Life Sentences in Security Law Crackdown
Thirteen pro-democracy campaigners and former lawmakers in Hong Kong have been convicted under Beijing's controversial national security law, facing potential life imprisonment in a landmark trial that critics decry as a political purge.
Starmer's Dull Refusal to Offer Britain Direction
An incisive analysis of Sir Keir Starmer's cautious, principle-shy leadership, questioning whether his avoidance of clear policy is a strategic masterstroke or a dangerous vacuum at the heart of British politics.
75% of UK Muslim Mums Fear School Prejudice Over Faith
A shocking new report by MEND uncovers widespread anxiety among British Muslim parents, with 75% fearing their children will face prejudice in schools due to their faith. The study highlights urgent concerns over bullying, teacher understanding, and the n
Starmer: Illegally entering UK will mean detention and return
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer takes a hardline stance, vowing to detain and return all who enter the UK illegally, as over 650 migrants cross the Channel on Bank Holiday Monday.
Farage Slams Starmer Over Soaring Channel Crossings
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accuses PM Keir Starmer of creating de facto open borders as migrant Channel crossings hit record highs, vowing to make immigration a key election issue.
Australian Universities' International Student Crisis Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's top universities have become perilously dependent on international student fees, creating a financial 'house of cards' that risks collapse amid changing migration policies and global competition.
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.
Farage Blasts Starmer Over 'Disgraceful' France Deportation Deal
Nigel Farage accuses Keir Starmer of hypocrisy over Labour's migration policy and a controversial returns agreement with France. The Reform UK leader's explosive comments reveal deepening political divisions on immigration strategy.
Labour overtakes Tories on immigration in shock poll
Exclusive polling reveals Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party is gaining significant voter trust on immigration and law & order, traditionally Tory strongholds, signalling a major shift in British politics ahead of the next general election.
Starmer: Sunak Just 'Tinkering' On Broken Asylum System
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches a scathing attack on PM Rishi Sunak's revamped asylum strategy, branding it mere 'tinkering' as court backlogs soar and hotel use for migrants continues. Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis.
School uniform costs crisis hits UK families
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering financial burden of mandatory school uniforms on British families, with branded items costing up to 300% more than supermarket alternatives.
Pope Praises Starmer's Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal
The Vatican has formally endorsed Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to return the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, with Pope Leo praising the £3.5bn agreement as a major step for justice and decolonisation.
UK Asylum Hotel Protests Escalate Against Labour Immigration Policy
Major protests target asylum seeker hotels across England as Labour faces mounting pressure from Conservatives and local communities over its immigration strategy. Home Office data reveals ongoing challenges.
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