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Best Northern Lights Cruises for 2026
Discover how a cruise offers the ultimate Northern Lights experience. Explore 2026 sailings to Norway, Iceland & Greenland with expert guides and dark skies for optimal viewing.
Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
NI Justice Minister orders court security review after incident
Justice Minister Naomi Long demands immediate safety assessment after court security officers fail to restrain violent individual at Lisburn courthouse, raising serious concerns about public protection.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
UK Faces Constitutional Crisis Over Devolution Powers
Westminster confronts unprecedented constitutional challenges as devolved administrations demand greater autonomy, threatening the very fabric of the United Kingdom's political structure.
Dublin hotels full amid UK asylum seeker influx
Dublin accommodation providers are experiencing unprecedented pressure as the UK government considers relocating asylum seekers to Ireland, creating a potential humanitarian crisis in the Irish capital.
Scottish Government blocks Dundee University £20.3M bailout
Exclusive: University of Dundee confronts financial turmoil after Scottish ministers block emergency funding, sparking job security fears and union outrage over government intervention in higher education.
SDLP Israel remarks spark Stormont crisis
Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as the SDLP grapples with internal divisions and diplomatic repercussions following controversial remarks about Israel, threatening stability at Stormont.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
Secret surveillance system uncovered at Stormont Parliament
Exclusive investigation reveals covert listening devices found throughout Stormont Estate, raising serious questions about security and privacy in Northern Ireland's democratic heart.
Irish minister turned away from Belfast hotel
Irish Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman was refused accommodation at a Belfast hotel, prompting serious concerns from Dublin about political motivations behind the incident.
Northern Lights Alert: Aurora Borealis Visible Over UK Tonight
Meteorological Office issues rare aurora alert as solar activity promises spectacular Northern Lights display visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England tonight.
Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies
Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.
Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
Stormont Recall Over Gaza Sparks Political Crisis
Northern Ireland's power-sharing government faces unprecedented disruption as politicians clash over Israeli-Palestinian conflict, threatening devolved governance stability.
Northern Ireland's Stormont crisis threatens UK union
Northern Ireland faces unprecedented political gridlock as Stormont remains suspended, raising critical questions about governance and the future of the Union amid growing public frustration.
UK Homeschooling Surges 40% Post-Pandemic
New data reveals homeschooling in the UK has surged by over 40% since the pandemic, as parents cite concerns about bullying, mental health and educational quality.
Irish President declines Belfast event invitation
President Michael D. Higgins declines invitation to historic Belfast event amid concerns about protocol and cross-border relations, creating political waves in both Ireland and the UK.
NI smoking ban faces Brexit legal hurdle
Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
Irish Minister's Garda remarks spark UK diplomatic concern
Micheál Martin faces backlash after suggesting Gardaí could operate in Northern Ireland, raising concerns about British sovereignty and cross-border policing arrangements.
Family seeks £180k 'English gentleman' tutor for boy
A wealthy family is offering an unprecedented £180,000 salary for a full-time tutor to transform their 11-year-old son into a 'modern-day English gentleman' through intensive classical education.
Irish Minister Resigns Amid Government Crisis
Heather Humphreys steps down as Fine Gael's deputy leader amid political turmoil in Dublin, creating uncertainty for the coalition government's future stability.
College Reforms: A Mixed Bag for Further Education
The government's latest post-16 education reforms offer some promise but fall dangerously short on funding and long-term strategy for England's struggling further education colleges.
NI Environmental Governance Failing Across Multiple Fronts
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact
The University of Arizona has rejected former President Donald Trump's 'American Dream' compact, joining a growing rebellion against what critics call politically motivated interference in higher education.
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