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SEND system faces collapse as demand surges

Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.

First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai

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.

Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

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.

Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops

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.

Arizona delays $7M Navajo school COVID funds

The Arizona Department of Education faces mounting criticism after delaying millions in COVID relief funds destined for schools serving Navajo Nation students, raising concerns about educational equity.

Trump allies plot Education Department dismantling

Former President Donald Trump's allies are drafting ambitious plans to dismantle the US Department of Education and redirect federal education funding, setting the stage for a dramatic conservative transformation of American schooling.

Florida schools with Sharia links got taxpayer vouchers

Exclusive investigation reveals Florida schools with alleged ties to Islamic law receiving millions in taxpayer vouchers, sparking political firestorm and raising questions about education funding oversight.

Vice-chancellors' pay soars as universities face cuts

As UK universities face financial crisis with course cuts and staff redundancies, Guardian analysis reveals vice-chancellors' pay packages have soared to record levels, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling institutions.

Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.

Universities may raise fees under new performance rules

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces major policy shift allowing English universities to increase tuition fees above £9,250 if they demonstrate excellence in teaching quality and graduate outcomes.

Critical Thinking Degrees: Never a Waste of Money

New research challenges the 'rip-off' narrative around university education, revealing how degrees that develop critical thinking skills provide lifelong value beyond mere job preparation.

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