PSNI Alert: Northern Ireland Schools Security Warning
PSNI warns Northern Ireland schools about suspicious approaches following similar incidents in Galway and Mayo. Parents and staff urged to remain vigilant.
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Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools
Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.
Northern Ireland pupils forced to school in Republic
Dozens of Northern Ireland pupils face unprecedented daily international commutes as Derry primary schools reach capacity, highlighting critical education infrastructure failures.
Special needs school funding crisis deepens
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
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.
Labour could add VAT to private healthcare bills
Exclusive polling reveals public outrage as Labour considers imposing 20% VAT on private healthcare treatments, making medical care more expensive for millions of Britons.
Labour's private healthcare VAT hits 8 million families
Rachel Reeves' plan to impose VAT on private medical treatments could cost families hundreds of pounds more annually, with experts warning it may overwhelm the NHS as patients return to public healthcare.
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.
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.
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
Private parking tickets surge 24% hitting UK drivers
British motorists are facing a record onslaught of private parking tickets, with a shocking 24% annual surge in charges. Discover the data behind the £100M industry and how to fight back.
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.
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.
Billionaire Labour donor demands end to private school tax breaks
In a seismic intervention, Labour donor Gary Lubner joins calls to strip private schools of their charitable status, arguing the tax breaks subsidise privilege and harm the state sector. The move signals growing pressure on Starmer's party for bolder educ
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.
Labour ends private school VAT breaks in education funding revolution
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces immediate action to remove VAT breaks from private schools to fund state education, signalling Labour's first major policy shift.
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.
Property investors face £17k tax blow under Labour plans
Exclusive analysis reveals buy-to-let investors could lose thousands under Labour's private school VAT plans. Property experts sound alarm over unintended consequences for rental market.
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.
Trump could deploy private army in US cities
Exclusive: Donald Trump is reportedly exploring using private security contractors for domestic operations, including immigration enforcement and policing, raising alarming legal and constitutional questions.
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.
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
NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.
Teacher calls boy 'future dictator' in political row
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after allegedly labelling a conservative-leaning student a 'future dictator' and criticising his political views in front of classmates, sparking outrage and a formal complaint from his parents.
Reeves's Budget Tax Raid to Decimate Hospitality Jobs
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's planned VAT overhaul for private schools could trigger a devastating chain reaction, costing the hospitality sector more than 50% of its job losses and hitting family budgets hard.
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