GCSE and A-Level English reforms target literacy gap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
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Shakespeare: Teach internet nonsense, not my old rubbish
Stephen Collins' brilliant cartoon imagines Shakespeare dismissing his own work as outdated while urging digital literacy against modern online misinformation.
UK Teens Struggle to Spot AI Fake Content
Groundbreaking research exposes critical gap in digital literacy as over half of secondary students struggle to identify AI-generated misinformation, raising alarms about online safety.
Queen Camilla reads Peter Rabbit for literacy charity
The Queen Consort marked the 130th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's beloved character by recording a special reading of The Tale of Peter Rabbit for the National Literacy Trust, continuing her longstanding support for children's reading initiatives.
UN's Failed Fight Against Misinformation: A Warning Ignored
Decades ago, the fledgling United Nations attempted to curb mass-scale misinformation. As today's digital landscape proves, ignoring that warning has come at a devastating cost to global stability.
Black representation in children's books collapses
New research reveals a dramatic collapse in Black character representation in UK children's literature, raising urgent concerns about inclusion and diversity in publishing.
Build Your BS Detector: Spot Fake News
In today's digital landscape, false information spreads rapidly. Learn essential skills to distinguish facts from harmful fiction and protect yourself from digital deception.
School Library Crisis Threatens Children's Literacy
England's primary school libraries face an uncertain future as funding cuts and staffing shortages threaten their very existence, putting children's literacy at risk.
Reading Rainbow Returns with Mychal Threets as Host
The iconic children's educational programme Reading Rainbow is set for a spectacular comeback, with former librarian Mychal Threets bringing his viral book enthusiasm to a new generation of young British readers.
UK Schools Failing Financial Education, Experts Warn
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking postcode lottery in financial education, leaving a generation unprepared for economic realities. Experts demand urgent curriculum reform.
eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation
A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r
Brits' reading attention span lasts just 14 minutes
A groundbreaking UK study reveals the average Brit's attention span for reading has plummeted to just 14 minutes. Discover the causes and impacts of this national focus crisis.
Nick Harkaway: Dickens Nearly Killed My Love of Reading
Bestselling author Nick Harkaway reveals in a candid interview how a forced encounter with Charles Dickens as a child nearly ended his reading journey forever, before a fantasy epic saved him.
Best British Period Drama Films To Stream Now
Discover the finest British period drama films for your next movie night. From romantic classics to epic historical tales, this curated guide reveals the best picks available on UK streaming platforms.
What Your Favourite Historical Era Reveals About You
A provocative new cultural analysis explores why we romanticise certain historical periods while ignoring their brutal realities. Discover what your period drama preference says about your subconscious desires and modern anxieties.
Charlie Kirk: Utah 'Too Smart' For Trump
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk faces intense backlash after suggesting Utah's high literacy rates make its voters less likely to support Donald Trump, drawing ire from both sides of the political aisle.
Ofsted: One in Three English Schools Fails on Reading
A damning Ofsted report reveals a literacy crisis in England's schools, with a third failing to teach reading effectively. Discover the regional disparities and the urgent call for a new national strategy.
Top 10 Historical Period Dramas on Netflix UK
Escape to the past with our curated guide to the best historical period dramas streaming on Netflix UK. From royal intrigue to wartime romance, discover your next binge-watch.
1 in 4 UK students can't name a single Prime Minister
Exclusive research reveals a staggering historical knowledge gap among UK students, with a quarter unable to name any British Prime Minister and many confusing leaders with celebrities.
Expert Tips to Boost Your Child's Reading Before School
Discover expert-backed, game-changing strategies to transform your child into a confident reader. From phonics fun to building a reading sanctuary, our guide ensures a smooth and joyful start to their educational journey.
Expert's 5 Phonics Tricks To Boost Your Child's Reading
An education specialist shares her top, easy-to-implement phonics strategies that parents can use to transform story time and give their child a major head start in literacy.
Expert's 5-Minute Phonics Secret To Help Your Child Read
Struggling to help your child read? A top phonics expert shares her simple, game-changing 5-minute daily trick that parents are raving about. Discover how to make reading fun and boost literacy skills at home.
Guardian's 2025 Headline Exposed as Social Experiment
An exclusive look at The Guardian's 2025 media experiment that fooled thousands, revealing critical insights into public trust, digital literacy, and the future of journalism in the UK.
BBC's 'King and Conqueror' slammed as 'nonsense' by viewers
The BBC's new big-budget historical drama 'King and Conqueror' faces a viewer revolt over its perceived historical blunders and controversial casting choices, with audiences taking to social media to brand it 'nonsense'.
Data Reveals Stark Gender Gap in UK Reading Habits
Startling new data analysis reveals a growing gender divide in reading habits. This in-depth investigation explores whether men are abandoning books, the cultural forces at play, and the profound societal implications of this modern literary crisis.
Australian men reading far fewer books than women: new data
Recent statistics show a concerning decline in reading rates among Australian men, with women and children far outpacing them. Explore the reasons behind this trend and what it means for literacy and culture.
Andy Griffiths on fighting childhood reading decline
Bestselling children's author Andy Griffiths discusses the decline in reading among kids, the magic of storytelling, and how his wildly popular Treehouse series is reigniting a love for books.
Lithuania to teach kids to spot fake news from age 12
Lithuania is pushing for digital literacy reforms to educate children on identifying fake news and online threats from as young as 12 years old.
Ex-teacher guilty of historical abuse at Edinburgh Academy
Ex-teacher John Young convicted of sexually abusing pupils at Edinburgh Academy in the 1970s and 1980s, marking a significant step in justice for survivors.
Businessman discovers WWII air raid shelter in garden
A British businessman stumbled upon a perfectly preserved World War II air raid shelter while renovating his property, uncovering a fascinating piece of history.
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