Carey Mulligan dazzled on the pink carpet at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards in London. Discover all the winners and stunning fashion moments from the prestigious ceremony celebrating UK filmmaking talent.
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
A Unison survey finds 3 in 5 schools have fewer staff than last year, jeopardising children's education and safety. Urgent government funding needed to address this crisis.
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Government expands free breakfast clubs to 500 schools in deprived areas, saving families up to £450 annually while tackling child hunger. Applications open now.
New government initiative launches 500 free school breakfast clubs in deprived areas, saving families up to £450 annually and helping children start the day with a healthy meal.
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
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.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
A secondary school in Bicester was placed on immediate lockdown when a student showed staff a deeply concerning image on their mobile phone, prompting a massive emergency service deployment.
The British Independent Film Awards nominations are out with unexpected frontrunners challenging established favourites. Discover which films and performances made the cut in this year's most exciting race for independent cinema glory.
England's headteachers' union is escalating towards potential strike action after a High Court judge dismissed their legal challenge against Ofsted's controversial one-word grading system.
England's headteachers are considering unprecedented strike action as they declare war on Ofsted's controversial new 'one-word' grading system, warning it could devastate staff mental health and school standards.
The British Independent Film Awards unveils its 2025 nominations with intimate dramas 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Pillion' dominating the shortlist, celebrating the best of UK cinematic talent.
Exclusive investigation reveals Audrey Hale specifically targeted The Covenant School for its Christian affiliation, with police confirming the shooting was calculated and premeditated.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces revolutionary free breakfast scheme for every primary school in England, aiming to boost learning and tackle food poverty.
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
An 18-year-old student became an unexpected hero when he confronted and disarmed a gunman who opened fire at his school's homecoming dance in Pennsylvania.
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult condemns an Indiana school district for removing her musical adaptation from production, highlighting growing concerns over artistic censorship in US schools.
A Michigan father faces serious charges after allegedly threatening to 'shoot up' an elementary school following bullying incidents involving his son, prompting immediate police intervention.
Westminster School's sprint sensation Gout Gout breaks 30-year record in emotional final school race, cementing his legacy as one of Britain's most promising young athletes.
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Malek Fahd Islamic School in Sydney's Greenacre was thrust into chaos as students and staff were evacuated following a chilling bomb threat, now confirmed as a malicious hoax by NSW Police.
Ministers have quietly abandoned plans to extend free school meals to all primary school children in England, sparking outrage from anti-poverty campaigners and education leaders.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking claims of sexual assault at prestigious Kambala school in 1990s, as former student Nicholas Stavropoulos breaks decades of silence about alleged attack by older students.
New research reveals nearly one million children could lose access to free school meals as temporary pandemic funding expires, creating a devastating hunger gap across Britain.
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
Exclusive Sutton Trust research uncovers alarming disparities in educational support during critical school years, with disadvantaged pupils falling further behind their wealthier peers.