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Stephen Collins' brilliant cartoon imagines Shakespeare dismissing his own work as outdated while urging digital literacy against modern online misinformation.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.
NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism
Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.
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.
Mothers lose £65,618 in pay by child's fifth birthday
Groundbreaking research reveals the staggering financial cost of motherhood in Britain, with women's earnings taking a £65,618 hit during their first child's early years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mothers Forced Out: The UK's Hidden Workforce Crisis
New data reveals a startling trend: mothers are leaving their jobs in droves due to inaccessible childcare and workplace inflexibility, creating a silent economic crisis.
Boomers Thrive, Gen Z Struggles in Australian Cost Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals a stark generational wealth gap in Australia. Baby Boomers' finances remain robust, while younger Australians face unprecedented economic pressure from soaring rents and inflation.
Belichick's 50-Year Age Gap Romance Sparks Family Feud
NFL legend Bill Belichick, 72, is embroiled in a war of words with his family after being spotted on holiday in North Carolina with 23-year-old former cheerleader Jordon Hudson, just months after his split from Linda Holliday.
Bradley Cooper & Gigi Hadid's Secret UK Getaway
Exclusive details on Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid's intimate countryside escape in the Cotswolds as their romance intensifies, sparking engagement rumours and fan frenzy.
Australia's Economic Blind Spot: Women Key to Growth
Exclusive insights from Australia's Economic Reform Roundtable reveal how sidelining women's economic participation is costing the nation billions. Discover the urgent call for a gender-inclusive productivity revolution.
UK's Postcode Pension Lottery Reveals £4,400 Gap
Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering £4,400 state pension gap across UK constituencies. Discover why where you live in retirement could cost you thousands.
Madonna's Italian Birthday Kiss With Boytoy Akeem Morris
Madonna, 66, was spotted sharing an intimate moment with her 30-year-old boyfriend, Akeem Morris, during a romantic birthday stroll in Italy. The pop icon showcased her age-defying style and undeniable chemistry with her much younger beau.
£7600 Pension Gender Gap Exposed in UK
A damning new report exposes a massive £7600 annual pension divide between men and women in the UK, highlighting a severe retirement crisis for female workers.
GCSE Results Show Widening North-South Education Divide
Exclusive analysis of GCSE results reveals a deepening regional attainment gap in England, with London pupils surging ahead while disadvantaged areas in the North and Midlands fall further behind.
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