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.
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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.
SNP Education Secretary faces fire over misleading school stats
Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth faces mounting pressure after admitting to providing inaccurate statistics about school closures in Aberdeen, sparking opposition calls for greater transparency in government data.
American baffled by 3 British phrases
An American expat living in Britain has gone viral after sharing three common UK expressions that continue to baffle him, highlighting the ongoing cultural divide between the two nations.
Brexit's Steel Crisis: UK Industry Collapsing
The UK's steel sector faces an existential crisis as post-Brexit trade barriers and energy costs create the perfect storm, leaving communities and jobs hanging in the balance.
EU bans vegan sausage rolls in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland businesses face new EU regulations banning plant-based products using 'meat-related' names like 'vegan sausage rolls' in latest post-Brexit trade controversy.
Brexit blocks vegan sausage rolls in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Protocol creates unexpected trade barriers, leaving popular plant-based products stranded due to complex new regulations.
Why UK vocational training needs more than money
New research reveals that simply pouring money into vocational education won't solve Britain's skills crisis. Discover why deeper systemic reforms are crucial for creating the workforce of tomorrow.
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.
Teacher exodus: 40% plan to quit within five years
Exclusive polling reveals nearly half of UK teachers plan to leave within five years amid workload pressures and government dissatisfaction, raising alarm bells for education sector.
Douglas Ross demands Education Secretary resignation over school crisis
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross calls for Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth's resignation amid mounting failures in Scotland's education system, citing declining standards and broken promises.
Starmer's 50% university target echoes Blair education vision
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces ambitious plan to send half of young people to university, reviving Tony Blair's education legacy while addressing Britain's skills gap.
AG Barr Scottish Shares Fall Amid Brexit Trade Issues
Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr sees Scottish shares tumble as Brexit trade barriers and supply chain issues impact the iconic soft drink business. Exclusive analysis reveals the challenges facing Scottish producers.
BOE's Powell: Tariffs Risk Soaring UK Unemployment
Governor Andrew Powell cautions that new trade barriers risk triggering a sharp rise in UK unemployment, urging a measured approach to economic policy.
Guardian 2025 Education University Rankings Revealed
The Guardian's definitive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Education degrees. Discover which institutions excelled in teaching, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects.
Trump Tariffs Sour UK-US Cheese Trade
UK cheese exporters are grappling with a potential crisis as new Trump administration tariffs threaten to curdle a multi-million pound trade with the US. Discover how British dairy is fighting back.
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.
Robin Millar: UK's Disability Barriers Are a National Failing
Music legend and disability rights campaigner Sir Robin Millar speaks out on the persistent physical and societal barriers facing disabled people in Britain today, urging for radical change.
Gaza's Deaf Community Trapped in Silent Nightmare Amid Conflict
Exclusive report reveals how Gaza's deaf and hard-of-hearing population faces catastrophic communication barriers and heightened danger amidst Israel's ongoing military offensive, with aid groups struggling to provide support.
UK's back-to-school crisis: Teacher shortages and soaring costs
Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis in England's schools as families grapple with severe teacher vacancies, budget cuts, and mounting hidden education costs this September.
Secondary school starters show alarming wellbeing decline
Exclusive research uncovers a significant decline in mental health and happiness among UK children as they transition to secondary school, with urgent calls for systemic support.
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.
Heads Warn of 'Catastrophic' School Funding Cuts
School leaders in England warn of a 'catastrophic' funding crisis, with heads forced to cut staff and essential services. The NAHT union demands immediate government action to avert an educational emergency.
Brian Oosthuysen: Visionary Drama Teacher Dies at 87
A tribute to the life and legacy of Brian Oosthuysen, the revolutionary drama teacher and author whose methods reshaped creative education in the UK and beyond.
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.
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