Labour U-turns on mandatory digital ID for work checks
Keir Starmer faces MPs after his government abandons plans for mandatory digital ID for right-to-work checks. The latest U-turn sparks opposition criticism. Read the full story.
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Digital ID scheme scaled back after backlash
The UK government is watering down its mandatory digital ID plans following fierce public opposition. A consultation is due as the policy faces criticism. Read the latest.
Digital ID Plan Watered Down After Backlash
The UK government is set to scale back its mandatory digital ID scheme following fierce public opposition and a petition with 3 million signatures. Details emerge.
National Year of Reading Launches to Boost Child Literacy
England captain Leah Williamson and author Richard Osman back the 'Go All In' campaign to reverse the sharp decline in reading for pleasure among UK children. Join the national mission.
Sole trader saves week of work yearly with digital tax
A Scottish business owner reveals how switching to Making Tax Digital software saved her 40 hours of admin annually. She urges fellow sole traders to embrace the change ahead of the 2026 rollout.
Sole trader saves a week of work yearly with digital tax
A Scottish business owner reveals how a Facebook post led her to Making Tax Digital, saving 40 hours of admin annually. She urges other sole traders to embrace the change ahead of the 2026 rollout.
Abstract learning beats rote facts for financial habits
A 2026 Cambridge study reveals flexible, scenario-based learning is key to better financial behaviour, outperforming traditional education. Learn how to adapt.
£500m a year spent teaching English to UK pupils
Shocking figures reveal the UK spends nearly half a billion pounds annually on English language support in schools. Discover the scale of the challenge and its impact on education funding.
Queen Camilla's 'Urgent' Plea Over Reading Crisis
Queen Camilla warns of an 'urgent' literacy crisis as global reading rates plummet. Her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, marks five years fighting to get people back into books.
Queen's 'Urgent' Plea Over Reading Crisis
Queen Camilla warns of a global reading crisis as rates plummet, especially among children. Her charity, The Queen's Reading Room, marks five years fighting for literacy.
Camilla's urgent reading mission as rates plummet
Queen Camilla declares her literacy charity's mission 'more urgent than ever' as reading rates hit their lowest point. Her Reading Room marks five years with a new 'Make Room for Reading' drive.
Queen Camilla's urgent plea as reading rates plummet
Queen Camilla declares her mission to get people reading is 'more urgent than ever' as charity marks five years. New drive encourages just five minutes of daily reading.
Finland teaches toddlers to spot fake news
Finland's national curriculum builds media literacy from age three to combat Russian disinformation. Experts now integrate AI literacy to tackle AI-generated fake content. Read how they protect democracy.
Ex-Man Utd Star Wes Brown Declared Bankrupt After Career
Manchester United icon Wes Brown, who won five Premier League titles, declared bankruptcy in 2023. Discover how he lost his fortune and his journey to recovery.
Man Utd's Wes Brown Declared Bankrupt After Career
Manchester United legend Wes Brown, who won five Premier League titles, declared bankruptcy in 2023. Discover how poor investments led to his financial downfall and his road to recovery.
Poll: Most Americans Lack Basic Tax Literacy
A 2024 survey reveals a widespread lack of tax understanding in the US, with serious financial consequences. Experts call for urgent education reform.
Bulgaria's First Digital Nomad Visa Opens for Applications
Bulgaria has officially launched its inaugural digital nomad visa, offering a new route for remote professionals. Learn the eligibility criteria, income requirements, and application process.
Digital ID for Newborns? Labour's Controversial Plan
Ministers secretly consider issuing lifelong digital IDs to babies, expanding a scheme sold as tackling illegal immigration. Critics call it a 'sinister' state overreach.
Phone Ban Exposes Students' Analogue Clock Struggle
A mobile phone ban in New York City schools has uncovered a surprising gap in students' skills: many cannot read analogue clocks. Discover the cultural shift and wider implications.
NY School Phone Ban Reveals Students Can't Read Clocks
A mobile phone ban in New York schools has uncovered a surprising gap in pupils' education: many cannot tell the time on analogue clocks. Discover the wider impact on school culture.
UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Literacy Crisis
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting child literacy. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Literacy Crisis
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
Parents Use AI & Drama to Get Kids Reading in 2025
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are turning to ChatGPT, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to make storytime engaging again. Discover the innovative tactics reviving a love of literature.
Systemic change needed to foster boys' reading, say experts
Education specialists argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literacy. Discover how to truly engage young male readers.
US visa bans on EU figures escalate tech regulation dispute
Washington imposes visa bans on five Europeans behind digital regulation efforts, prompting fierce accusations of 'coercion' from Macron and the EU. Read the latest on the transatlantic clash.
US Bans Brits and EU's Breton in Free Speech Row
The US State Department has banned two British campaigners and a former EU commissioner, accusing them of extraterritorial censorship of American speech online. Read the full details.
Lee Child: Thrillers Should Be Taught in UK Schools
Bestselling author Lee Child argues UK schools' focus on 'masterpieces' puts children off reading. He promotes prison literacy scheme to cut reoffending. Read his compelling case.
Stephen Fry launches campaign to boost reading for pleasure
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches The Pleasure List campaign, urging book recommendations to reverse the UK's falling literacy and leisure reading rates. Join the national mission.
Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
Expert advice: Help your child see past a book's cover
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Discover how to nurture a love of reading without making it a chore.
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