EU member states approve the historic Mercosur free trade agreement, ending 25 years of talks. The deal prompts immediate protests from farmers across Europe concerned about competition. Read the full analysis.
China imposes 55% tariffs on Australian beef imports, risking $1bn in trade. PM Albanese says Australia is not being singled out. Read the latest on this trade dispute.
China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, seen as retaliation for bloc's EV levies. Explore the impact on trade and key affected brands.
India and New Zealand have finalised a landmark free trade agreement, aiming to double bilateral trade and unlock billions in investment. Discover the key sectors set to benefit.
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to combat misogyny in English schools. Discover the key measures and what they mean for students and educators.
The government announces a new strategy, including mandatory lessons and teacher training, to tackle misogyny and halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Fresh UK-US trade agreements have ignited debate over the future of the special relationship. Discover the key deals and what they mean for British interests.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade pact, 25 years in the making, is on the brink as French opposition and farmer protests in Brussels create a last-minute hurdle. Read the full analysis.
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet tops the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover the leading state, comprehensive, independent and primary schools ranked across every UK region.
London and South East schools top The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Queen Elizabeth's School named best state secondary. Discover the full rankings and regional winners.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals the UK's top-performing state and private schools. Find out which schools topped the national and regional rankings for GCSE and A-Level results.
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting Australia's highest-achieving schools. Discover the key trends and what the data reveals about student progress and educational equity.
Private school leaders call for nuance over a blanket mobile phone ban in schools, arguing for community-specific policies and digital education. Read their full stance.
Ford CEO reveals a severe skilled trades shortage, with 5,000 mechanic roles offering $120,000 salaries going unfilled due to a lack of trained workers in the US. Discover the wider crisis.
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.
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.
Malaysian government officials have launched a robust defence of their new trade agreement with the Trump administration, dismissing criticism as 'misguided' while highlighting potential economic benefits for Southeast Asia.
Shocking investigation reveals California schools in meltdown with rampant drug use, explicit sexual behaviour and daily violence creating 'Lord of the Flies' environment for students and teachers.
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.
Brazil's President launches dramatic military intervention in Rio de Janeiro schools to combat drug gang influence and restore safety for students and teachers.
In an extraordinary political confrontation, US senators have passed legislation to scrap President Trump's controversial tariffs on Brazilian goods, marking a significant bipartisan challenge to his escalating trade policies.
Bridget Phillipson announces immediate ban on mobile phones in English schools and ambitious teacher recruitment targets in her first major speech as Education Secretary.
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and China have agreed on a comprehensive trade framework, setting the stage for a landmark meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping that could reshape global economic relations.
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.
A federal lawsuit challenges the century-old admission practices at Hawaii's prestigious Kamehameha Schools, alleging discrimination against non-Native Hawaiian students in what could become a landmark education rights case.
Donald Trump considers imposing blanket tariffs on all Canadian imports, reviving protectionist strategies reminiscent of 1980s trade battles that could severely impact UK economic interests.
Former President Donald Trump threatens to reignite trade tensions with a 25% tariff on Canadian steel, risking collateral damage to UK manufacturing and global supply chains.
In a dramatic diplomatic move, former President Donald Trump has ordered the complete cessation of all trade talks with Canada, with Senator Marco Rubio confirming the sudden breakdown in relations between the two neighbouring nations.