BBC's Newsnight at risk of being axed after 46 years amid cuts
BBC staff fear Newsnight will be axed by end of next year as broadcaster plans up to 2,000 job cuts to deliver £500m in savings.
Category : Education
Talking to Kids About Misogyny, Consent and Sexual Violence
Parents should openly discuss misogyny, consent and sexual violence with children to prevent harm; here is how to start the conversation.
Hollyoaks confirms Lucas Hay's return as he targets Xander
Lucas Hay returns to Hollyoaks next week on a mission to stop newcomer Xander from learning the truth about his dad Martin.
NE councils defend school meals amid breach report
North Tyneside, Durham and South Tyneside councils defend school meal standards after a Bite Back report claims three-quarters of English secondary schools breach government food requirements.
Emmerdale: Joe Tate's Wedding Day Drama Continues After Dawn Flees
Emmerdale's Joe Tate faces devastation after Dawn flees with Billy on their wedding day. Caleb reveals all, and the drama continues Wednesday on ITV1.
Learning Ukrainian in a War-Torn Country: A Personal Journey
Four years after her first visit, Charlotte Higgins began Ukrainian lessons, discovering the war's impact on language and life. A podcast explores these profound connections.
John Lewis's 'uni essentials' list sparks questions
John Lewis's student packing checklist advises freshers to bring 30 to 40 velvet or plastic hangers, alongside items like an £80 spice rack, prompting debate.
New stepping stone GCSE resit qualification set for 2028
England plans a new level 1 'stepping stone' qualification from 2028 to help students who fail GCSE maths or English, aiming to end the resit treadmill.
Scrapping compulsory GCSE resits will end torment
Compulsory GCSE resits in England, which fail most students, will end in 2028 under Labour, replacing them with a functional skills qualification.
RCT approves Ysgol Ty Coch satellite school expansion
RCT planners approve a new six-classroom teaching block at the Buarth Y Capel site of Ysgol Ty Coch in Ynysybwl, boosting capacity by 60 pupils.
Teacher ban correction: pupil was former student
A clarification corrects an earlier report: the 16-year-old pupil in a teacher ban case was actually a former pupil at the school.
Burnham mulls cutting EU student fees to £9,535 in 'madness' plan
Andy Burnham is considering EU demands to cut tuition fees for EU students in the UK from £38,000 to £9,535, a plan a Conservative minister called 'madness'.
Jo Frost urges parents to teach kids key skills before school
Supernanny Jo Frost warns parents that treating children as more special than others 'sets them up to struggle' at school, urging lessons in sharing, listening and losing.
Best Kickers school shoes for growing feet, podiatrist-approved
Kickers school shoes for growing feet are approved by a London podiatrist. Top picks include the Tovni Lo Track, Klapton Lacer and Tovni Toggle, with free delivery on orders over £60.
Free backpack for every Primary One pupil in Scotland from 2027
Around 47,000 children starting Primary One in Scotland will receive a free Welcome to School Bag filled with essentials from August 2027, with every child eligible regardless of income.
Gaza tent student's £20k UK university bid
Yasser Mohammad Abu Hamed, 21, living in a tent in Gaza, has been offered a place to study computer science at the University of Leicester and launched a £20,000 fundraiser.
UK private school closes with immediate effect after 60 years
Avon House Preparatory School in Woodford Green, Essex, has ceased operations with immediate effect and will not reopen in September, citing financial pressures including VAT on school fees.
Teacher Demands Proof Student Is on Period Before Toilet Use
A teacher demanded proof a 14-year-old girl was menstruating before allowing her to use the bathroom, leading to a disciplinary referral threat and parent outrage.
Hollyoaks twist: Jenson finds seed phrases in Gemma's painting
Jenson Cole discovers the seed phrases for Gemma Johnson's crypto wallets hidden in a painting, after an undercover cop revelation and a night with Gemma.
Grandparents Show Little Interest in Seeing Granddaughter
A mother is sad that both sets of grandparents show little interest in her three-year-old daughter, rarely visiting and leaving her feeling let down.
Australian schools rethink classroom screen time amid digital detox calls
After 15+ years of laptops in classrooms, Australian teachers and parents are calling for a rethink, with some schools reverting to pen and paper and governments limiting screen use.
Concord Suite in Droylsden to be partly demolished
The Concord Suite in Droylsden is set for partial demolition, with ground and first floors retained to protect surrounding shops, as part of a wider regeneration masterplan.
Parents anxious about back-to-school, survey finds
Almost two thirds of parents feel anxious about their child returning to school after summer, with many questioning if the current system suits their child, a survey shows.
Gateshead care home told to improve after CQC inspection
Wardley Gate Care Centre in Gateshead has been told to improve after a CQC inspection found issues with safety, leadership and infection control.
DVSA shares good news as it reminds learners of changes to practical test
The driving test pass rate rose to 52.1% in July 2026, the DVSA said, calling it a testament to learners and instructors. New booking rules now apply.
Dropout earns £50K as carpenter, calls university a 'waste'
Hugo Helms, 21, left school at 15 for a carpentry apprenticeship and now earns up to £50,000 a year, aiming for £100,000 within five years.
Perfect fried egg yolks: 1 kitchen item makes them jammy
Fried egg yolks often come out watery and raw. Using a pan lid traps heat and steam to cook the yolk evenly, giving a jammy, runny result without flipping.
The Bafflingly Hard Pain of Children Leaving Home for University
Doug Kessler says parenting is continuous grieving from birth, while Mark de Brunner jokes about students taking too many saucepans, in letters responding to Zoe Williams.
City of Liverpool College A-level cancellation condemned
City of Liverpool College's decision to cancel A-level courses has been condemned by the University and College Union, leaving students facing uncertainty and a scramble for alternatives.
Liverpool teacher who sent 200 emails to teen escapes sanction
A Liverpool maths teacher who sent more than 200 emails to a teenage girl and offered to find her a boyfriend has escaped sanction, with officials saying he could still make a positive contribution to the profession.
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