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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.

Ireland summons UK envoy over minister's 'unacceptable' comments

The Irish government has taken the extraordinary diplomatic step of summoning the British ambassador to Dublin following inflammatory comments made by Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker about the Republic's stance on Northern Ireland, escalating tensio

UK's Most Westerly Village Holds a Secret American Link

Uncover the hidden charms of Belleek, Northern Ireland. This remote village isn't just the UK's most westerly point—it boasts a stunning castle, a unique US connection, and a serene escape from the modern world.

Starmer's Gaza Stance Sparks Diplomatic Row in Dublin

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's position on the Israel-Hamas conflict sparks a diplomatic row during crucial talks with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin, overshadowing discussions on post-Brexit Northern Ireland relations.

Supreme Court overturns Belfast school's LGBT ban

The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a Belfast primary school's ban on teaching about same-sex parents was unlawful discrimination, in a landmark victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Northern Irish education.

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.

Reform UK Would Axe Northern High-Speed Rail Schemes

Richard Tice announces Reform UK would axe HS2 northern leg and Northern Powerhouse Rail, prioritising road and local rail upgrades instead, in a major policy shift affecting northern infrastructure.

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.

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.

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