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Scottish teachers threaten strikes over pay dispute

Scotland's education system faces mounting pressure as teachers threaten industrial action over pay disputes and deteriorating working conditions, with many considering leaving the profession entirely.

Eddie Jones returns as Japan rugby coach

Controversial coach Eddie Jones makes stunning comeback to Japanese rugby just months after walking away from Wallabies disaster during Autumn Nations Series.

How teachers use humour to manage six and seven-year-olds

Five experienced primary teachers reveal their secret weapon for managing energetic six and seven-year-olds: laughter. Discover practical strategies that transform classroom chaos into productive learning environments.

Six-Seven Craze: UK Teachers Reveal Classroom Impact

The viral 'six-seven' hand game is causing both disruption and engagement in British classrooms. Educators share their experiences managing the latest playground phenomenon while maintaining learning focus.

NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out

In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.

Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members

RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.

Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post

The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.

Farage: Teachers 'Poisoning Kids', Strike Warning

New Prime Minister Nigel Farage launches explosive attack on teaching profession, claiming educators are indoctrinating children and warning of imminent industrial action in schools across Britain.

Steve Bannon calls American teachers 'terrorists'

Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has sparked fury by labelling American teachers 'the real terrorists' during a controversial podcast appearance, accusing them of indoctrinating children with left-wing ideology.

Teachers Union Faces Fury Over Charlie Kirk Death Tweet

The Massachusetts Teachers Association sparks national outrage after its official Twitter account celebrates a false rumour of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's death, leading to accusations of unprofessionalism and calls for resignations.

Teachers Ban Gen Alpha Slang 'Skibidi' & 'Gyatt' in Class

Exclusive: British educators declare war on baffling Gen Alpha slang like 'sigma', 'rizz', and 'fanum tax' as it disrupts lessons and sparks behaviour concerns. Discover the secret meanings and why schools are pushing back.

UK Art Teachers Divided by Generational Teaching Methods

An exclusive Guardian investigation reveals a growing generational rift in UK art education. Discover how teaching methods, digital skills, and classroom dynamics are splitting staffrooms. Are you an art teacher? Share your story.

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

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