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Family swaps school for world tour with six-year-old son

A British family is swapping classrooms for continents, embarking on an extraordinary round-the-world journey with their young son. Discover how they're turning the globe into their classroom and challenging conventional education.

Bluesky 'Assassination' Poll Targeting Charlie Kirk Sparks Fury

The fledgling social network Bluesky is embroiled in a major controversy after users voted in favour of a hypothetical 'assassination' of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, raising serious questions about content moderation and public safety on the new

Family quits jobs, travels world, saves money

Discover how one UK family defied convention by leaving their careers and their daughter's formal schooling behind to embark on a global adventure, surprisingly saving more money than their life in Britain.

Teacher rejected for mortgage quits job for van life

A young teacher's dream of homeownership was crushed by a shockingly low mortgage offer. Discover how she turned rejection into liberation by quitting her job and buying a van to explore the UK.

I found the UAE's best-kept secret: Fujairah

A travel journalist reveals the stunning, lesser-known emirate of Fujairah, with its dramatic mountains, pristine waterfalls, and a serene escape from Dubai's bustle.

Travel Writer's Secret Greek Island Beats Mykonos

A seasoned travel journalist uncovers Greece's best-kept secret for 2024 – a stunning, crowd-free island offering authentic charm, pristine beaches, and incredible value, making it the ultimate alternative to the crowded hotspots.

Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings

The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.

Idyllic UK Villages Cheaper Than The Cotswolds

House hunters are discovering a stunning region of England offering Cotswolds charm at a fraction of the price. Find out why locals say it's a 'no-brainer' and why Americans are leading the charge.

Luxury Alps Train with Free-Flowing Champagne & Fine Dining

Discover the ultimate luxury rail journey through the Swiss and Austrian Alps. This opulent train offers unlimited champagne, gourmet dining, and breathtaking panoramic views for an unforgettable, all-inclusive experience.

London Tube Strikes September 2024: Full Disruption Details

Major London Underground strikes scheduled for September 2024 will cause severe disruption across Tube lines. Here's everything you need to know about dates, alternative transport options and how to navigate the capital during industrial action.

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.

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.

Clopidogrel Beats Aspirin in Heart Attack Prevention

Groundbreaking NHS research shows clopidogrel is significantly more effective than traditional aspirin at preventing recurrent heart attacks and strokes, potentially transforming cardiovascular treatment protocols across Britain.

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.

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