Brexit customs costs UK economy £140bn, data shows
Official analysis reveals the UK economy is £140bn smaller due to post-Brexit customs arrangements. Explore the full impact on trade and living standards.
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Woolworths anti-theft gates anger Melbourne shoppers
Woolworths faces backlash after installing rotating anti-theft barriers at a Melbourne store. Critics slam the move as discriminatory, while others defend it as a necessity. Read the full story.
Automated record-sealing could transform Florida's workforce
Erica Averion argues automated clean-slate laws could help Florida's 6.2 million with criminal records escape exploitative temp work and find permanent employment. Join the call for reform.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Fare dodgers cost TfL £130m annually on Tube
Fare evasion costs London's transport network £130m a year. Discover the political crackdown and new barrier plans to tackle the issue. Read the full story.
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Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
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.
Benefits System Language Creates Claimant Anxiety
Exploring the psychological toll of navigating the UK's benefits system and how its alienating language exacerbates claimant anxiety while creating unnecessary barriers to essential support.
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.
Schools spend £540m on English language support
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
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.
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.
Karen Gillan: Financial barriers block working-class actors
Scottish actress Karen Gillan speaks out about the financial hurdles preventing talented individuals from working-class backgrounds from pursuing acting careers in today's entertainment industry.
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.
Barriers Review: Birmingham Rep's Gripping Social Drama
Birmingham Rep's powerful new production 'Barriers' delivers a raw, thought-provoking examination of contemporary British society, exploring the invisible walls that separate us through compelling storytelling and innovative staging.
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.
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.
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.
A-Levels Face Replacement by New 'V-Levels' System
The UK government is considering a major overhaul of post-16 education that could see A-Levels replaced by a new broader qualification system called 'V-Levels', marking the biggest change to England's education system in decades.
Major GCSE Shake-Up: 'Mickey Mouse' Courses Axed
The UK government announces radical reforms to post-16 education, phasing out low-value qualifications and creating new 'Advanced British Standard' combining A-Levels and T-Levels.
Black Men's Mental Health: The Silent Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic barriers and cultural stigma are creating a mental health emergency for Black men in the UK, with alarming consequences for wellbeing and community health.
Westpac tightens savings rules for younger customers
Major Australian bank Westpac introduces stricter conditions for younger customers seeking competitive savings rates, requiring regular deposits and balance growth to qualify.
Visa rules block foreign students from English A-Levels
Exclusive investigation reveals how strict visa requirements are preventing foreign students from studying English language at A-Level, creating an unexpected barrier for non-native speakers.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
Krone halts US exports over hidden tariffs
German agricultural machinery manufacturer Krone suspends all US exports, blaming complex 'hidden tariffs' that make American market unprofitable despite strong demand.
Bridget Phillipson Appointed Education Secretary
Labour MP Bridget Phillipson takes charge of education department as new government begins sweeping reforms. Discover what this means for UK schools and universities.
Vanessa Stoykov rejects private school for son
Wealth education expert Vanessa Stoykov explains her surprising decision to withdraw her son from private education, challenging conventional wisdom about privilege and parenting.
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