Quarter of pupils not toilet trained as school readiness crisis deepens
Nearly 40% of children start reception without basic skills, teachers say, as cost-of-living pressures and service cuts take a toll.
Nearly 40% of children start reception without basic skills, teachers say, as cost-of-living pressures and service cuts take a toll.
British dad and daughter flee Abu Dhabi after Iranian attacks, taking a six-hour taxi ride through desert to Oman to catch a flight home.
International student numbers in UK fall 44% after visa crackdown, hitting struggling cities hardest, warns Centre for Cities.
Syrian government and Kurdish SDF reach permanent truce, integrating Kurdish forces into state army and ending autonomy project.
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RecommendedCelebrities including Lindsay Lohan and Vicky Pattison seek safety in Dubai after Iranian strikes hit UAE, causing deaths and flight cancellations.
Smithsonian returns three stolen Indian temple bronzes after investigation confirms illegal removal.
Israeli airstrikes kill 27 in Gaza, including children, raising total deaths since October ceasefire to 425, despite truce violations.
Northwestern Mutual accused of luring college grads with false promises of finance careers, instead pushing them to sell costly insurance to contacts, leaving many in debt.
UK government announces major apprenticeship reforms to speed up training, cut approval times, and create 50,000 new places.
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RecommendedCambodia reports damage to Preah Vihear temple from Thai artillery during border clashes, with five dead and thousands evacuated.
Andy Burnham, expected to become PM on July 20, backs a social media ban for under 16s as a 'critical first step' for online safety, urging cross-party support and fast implementation.
Iranian teen motorcycle influencer Diana Bahador killed in protests; rights groups say security forces shot her, state media disputes.
Hundreds of thousands protest in Tel Aviv, demanding end to Gaza war and release of hostages, as general strike and nationwide demonstrations pressure government.
Vegas teacher Kha Nam Nguyen faces charges for playing knife tag and calling girls 'gold diggers' in class.
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RecommendedRussia launches massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv during US-backed peace talks in UAE, killing one and injuring dozens.
UN warns Colombia gangs recruit children via TikTok and Facebook, with 474 verified cases from 2022-2024 and worsening trends in 2025.
Queen Camilla warns reading crisis is 'more urgent than ever' as global rates plummet. Her charity urges five minutes of daily reading to combat stress and loneliness.
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon report surge in Israeli violence, including drone attacks and gunfire, amid tensions along the Blue Line.
At least 12 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as ceasefire violations escalate, with Hamas accusing Israel of massacre.
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RecommendedParents give mixed response to England's SEND reforms, with relief over avoiding disruption but concerns that some children may not benefit.
The number of children with Education, Health and Care Plans in Northumberland is projected to top 6,000 by 2030, putting further strain on the council's budget. Current numbers exceed 4,000, with rapid growth driven by autism, SEMH, and speech needs.
British travel influencer Rachel Kerr, 31, missing after leaving a Moroccan nightclub, has been found safe in Agadir and reunited with her brother.
Mother finds two-year-old son cold and unresponsive in grit bin at Edinburgh nursery; council launches review.
Aid agencies warn of growing crisis as cyberscam survivors are left homeless in Cambodia and Myanmar without passports or money.
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RecommendedLabour's Send overhaul in England faces funding and implementation challenges, with 1.7 million children affected and budgets fixed.
Romance scams cost Australians $37m in 18 months; UK PM Starmer expected to step down; Iran suspends talks after Trump threats.
Bishop of Lincoln Stephen Conway arrested on suspicion of sexual assault; suspended from ministry while police investigate allegation dating 2018-2025.
Ukrainian court jails Russian soldier for killing POW; drone strikes on Russian refinery; saboteurs burn locomotives; Sweden-Ukraine weapons hub; Gunvor drops Lukoil bid.
Government announces over 300 new school-based nurseries, creating 6,000 childcare places from September as part of £45m funding.
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RecommendedNorthumberland schools' cash reserves fell from £4.7m to £2.1m in 2025/26, a drop of over 50%, due to inflation, pay rises, and falling pupil numbers, putting pressure on finances.