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.
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Labour plans radical education system overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils Labour's ambitious plan to overhaul school curriculum, assessment methods, and classroom technology in preparation for government.
Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan
Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.
School Trip Exposes Britain's Educational Divide
A Guardian columnist's eye-opening account of how a simple school field trip reveals the stark reality of educational inequality in modern Britain, where parents' financial contributions increasingly determine children's opportunities.
Labour to reintroduce student grants axed by Tories
Keir Starmer's Labour Party pledges to reintroduce maintenance grants for university students in major policy reversal, aiming to ease cost of living pressures and boost social mobility across Britain.
Oklahoma education chief's controversial ties spark debate
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters faces mounting criticism over his close association with conservative group Turning Point USA, raising concerns about political influence in state education policy.
Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv
Minister 'forced to back medical support for trans pupils'
Exclusive: Former Education Minister Robin Walker reveals he was pressured to endorse medical interventions for questioning children without parental consent, sparking a major safeguarding row.
Labour to scrap Ofsted and tax private schools in education shake-up
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new body, and remove private schools' tax breaks to invest billions in state schools.
Protester awarded £22k after police injury at Sydney demo
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate
A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.
Giant Trump Balloon Protest Erupts in Central London
Thousands of protesters descended upon central London in a dramatic demonstration against Donald Trump, featuring giant nappy-clad effigies, 'MAGA' drags, and placards branding the former President a fascist.
Ofsted's 'Gargantuan' New School Inspection Plan Sparks Fury
Education leaders slam Ofsted's proposed 1,800-point inspection system as 'unworkable' and 'destructive', warning it will bury schools in bureaucracy and achieve little for pupils.
Holly Valance Joins Tommy Robinson at Anti-Migrant Protest
Former Neighbours star Holly Valance makes controversial appearance alongside activist Tommy Robinson at London's anti-mass migration rally, calling for stricter border controls.
Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees
Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.
Protesters stage inflatable boat demo at migrant hotel
Activists from the 'Hearts of Oak' society launched a dramatic aquatic protest near a migrant hotel in Rotherham, deploying an inflatable boat and banners demanding tougher immigration enforcement.
Anti-Migrant and Counter-Protesters Clash in Central London
Central London became a battleground as hundreds of anti-migrant protesters and counter-demonstrators faced off in a tense standoff near the Houses of Parliament, requiring a significant Metropolitan Police intervention to maintain order.
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.
SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils education system overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum reform, teacher recruitment, and breaking down class barriers.
Clashes Between Police and Protesters at London Arms Fair
Dramatic scenes unfolded in London as activists protesting the DSEI arms fair clashed with Metropolitan Police. Watch footage of the scuffles and arrests.
Labour ends private school VAT breaks in education funding revolution
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces immediate action to remove VAT breaks from private schools to fund state education, signalling Labour's first major policy shift.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils education revolution plan
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson outlines Labour's ambitious education reform agenda, including recruiting 6,500 new teachers, overhauling the curriculum, and transforming Ofsted in major pre-election pledge.
Govt May Scrap Ofsted Ratings After Damning Report
Exclusive: A damning new report from the University of Reading calls for the complete abolition of Ofsted's one-word ratings, citing severe harm to teacher wellbeing and educational quality. The government is now under mounting pressure to act.
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.
Oliver: Trump's Education Plan 'Catastrophic' for UK Unis
Last Week Tonight's John Oliver delivers a blistering critique of Donald Trump's proposed reforms for UK universities, warning of a 'hostile takeover' of British higher education that could defund arts, hike fees, and import American-style campus culture
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.
12 Arrested in London Palestine Protest Outside Government Building
Twelve protesters from Palestine Action were arrested after a major demonstration in Whitehall brought central London to a standstill. Activists targeted the Department for Business and Trade, demanding an end to UK arms exports to Israel.
Met Police arrest Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square
Metropolitan Police detain multiple Palestine Action protesters following a demonstration near Parliament. Activists demand UK ends ties with Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems.
Bondi Beach Erupts in Pro-Palestine vs Pro-Israel Clashes
Tensions flared on the iconic sands of Bondi Beach as opposing pro-Palestine and pro-Israel demonstrations descended into a heated confrontation, requiring a significant police intervention to maintain order.
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