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Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan

Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.

Armed Police Lockdown at Moorebak High School

Moorebak High School in Manchester was plunged into a major security scare as police launched a frantic search for a potential armed individual. The school was placed on immediate lockdown, with pupils and staff sheltering in classrooms.

Reeves Rules Out Income Tax, NI, and VAT Rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her first major speech to pledge no increases to Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT, while warning of difficult spending decisions to rebuild the economy.

Atlanta High School Volleyball Blackface Sparks Outrage

A high school volleyball game in Atlanta has been marred by controversy after students from a rival school were pictured appearing to wear blackface, prompting a district-wide investigation and accusations of racism.

Heroic Pupil, 11, Expelled After Disarming Armed Classmate

An 11-year-old middle school student in New Mexico faces expulsion after heroically disarming a classmate who brought a loaded handgun to school. The boy's brave actions, which potentially averted a tragedy, have been met with a controversial zero-toleran

School's 'dangerous' water bottle ban leaves mum furious

A UK mother is outraged after her son's school implemented a ban on students carrying their own water bottles between lessons, citing 'spillage risks' and demanding they use a single, fixed location for hydration instead.

Ofsted 'Raid' on Private School Sparks Formal Complaint

Exclusive: The private Alfred Sutton Primary School in Reading faces backlash after an unannounced Ofsted inspection described as a 'raid'. Parents and staff condemn the 'aggressive' approach, citing severe stress and a flawed process.

School's Cheese Crackers Ban Sparks Mum's Outrage

A mother is left furious after her son's school implements a blanket ban on cheese crackers, citing severe allergies. The controversial policy has ignited a fierce debate on balancing safety with practicality in UK schools.

Ohio High School Football Hazing Scandal: Lawsuit Filed

Shocking allegations emerge as Ohio high school football players are sued for horrific hazing rituals, including sexualised assaults with a broomstick. The lawsuit reveals a culture of abuse and institutional failure.

Sydney School Lockdown: Armed Police Swarm St Philip Neri

Exclusive report: A prestigious Sydney Catholic school was plunged into a major security lockdown as armed police and multiple emergency vehicles swarmed the grounds, sending parents into a frenzy. Full details on the dramatic incident that shook the Nort

Assistant Principal Killed in Huddersfield School Shooting

A community is in mourning after a fatal shooting at North Huddersfield Trust School claimed the life of Assistant Principal Jamie Gorton. Police have launched a murder investigation following the shocking daylight attack.

7-Year-Old Handcuffed and Given Perp Walk Over Toy Gun

A Missouri mother demands justice after her seven-year-old son was handcuffed, subjected to a 'perp walk', and suspended from school for bringing a toy Nerf gun onto the playground. The shocking incident has sparked a national debate on police response in

School's TV Prize Draw To Boost Pupil Attendance

A secondary school in the UK is sparking debate with an unconventional incentive: pupils with full attendance can enter a prize draw to win a 43-inch smart TV, aiming to tackle the national attendance crisis head-on.

Knox Grammar teacher sacked over Grindr scandal

A veteran teacher at Sydney's prestigious Knox Grammar School has been dismissed after allegations emerged of him using Grindr and sending explicit messages. The elite private school faces scrutiny over its handling of the incident.

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.

Reeves Scraps VAT on Energy Bills in Cost-of-Living Move

Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her first major economic move, scrapping the controversial 5% VAT on household energy bills. The bold intervention aims to slash costs for millions of families and businesses grappling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Labour MP Accuses Starmer of Purging Left-Wing Members

Norwich South MP Clive Lewis launches a scathing attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, alleging a systematic purge of left-wing voices and comparing the party's internal culture to that under Peter Mandelson.

Mum's school shoe experiment reveals painful truth

A mother's eye-opening experiment reveals the shocking physical toll of a school day on children's feet. Discover why experts are calling for urgent changes to school footwear policies.

Boy, 5, in coma with brain injury after Texas school incident

Kason Heniser, a five-year-old boy, is fighting for his life with a catastrophic brain injury after a shocking incident involving a staff member at his Texas elementary school. His family demands answers as the school district and police investigate.

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