Oxbridge Diversity Scholarships Spark Two-Tier Row
A new analysis reveals that most diversity scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge exclude white working-class students, sparking political backlash over 'two-tier' academic society.
Category : Education
Headteachers Forced To Become School Caretakers In Funding Crisis
Headteachers in England are forced to do caretaking duties like unblocking toilets and clearing dead animals due to budget cuts, a survey finds.
92-Year-Old Man Becomes Oldest to Sit GCSE Maths Exam
Derek Skipper, 92, sits GCSE maths exam at Comberton Village College, becoming the oldest person to do so.
Larry Summers to Resign from Harvard Over Epstein Ties
Larry Summers resigns from Harvard teaching role amid review of Jeffrey Epstein documents, stepping down from co-director position.
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Rural England Receives Significantly Less Government Funding Than Urban Areas, Study Finds
Rural England receives 50% less government funding than urban areas but pays £100 more council tax, study finds.
Global New Year's Eve Events Cancelled Over Safety Fears
New Year's Eve events cancelled globally due to safety fears, including in Los Angeles, Bondi Beach, and across Russia.
University Funding Drops to Two Thirds of 2015 Levels
University funding in England falls to 64% of 2015 levels after inflation and cuts, with a new levy on international fees set to worsen deficits.
Wireless Festival Cancelled After Kanye West Banned from UK
Wireless festival cancelled after Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitic remarks; refunds issued.
Trump Launches 'Board of Peace' at Davos as Kushner Unveils Gaza Master Plan
Trump launches 'Board of Peace' at Davos; Kushner presents Gaza master plan with phased redevelopment including infrastructure and tourism.
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McDonald's Employee Reveals Ultimate Big Mac Hack to Elevate Your Meal
McDonald's employee Kenya Humphries shares a hack to turn a Big Mac meal into loaded fries, earning a 10/10 rating and sparking online debate.
UK Schools Shut as Snow and Ice Persist Across the Country
UK schools close for second day as snow and ice warnings continue; Met Office issues alerts for Scotland, north-east England, and South East.
Ministers Vow to Tackle England’s ‘Entrenched Divides’ in A-Level Results
Ministers vow to tackle regional inequalities in A-level results, as London and south-east outperform north-east, with top grades rising nationally.
Labour Pledges Sure Start Revival To Tackle Child Poverty
Labour pledges to embed Sure Start-style family hubs deeply into the state to prevent future dismantling by right-wing governments.
Florida College Student Arrested After AR-15 and 1,500 Rounds Found in Dorm
Rollins College student arrested after AR-15 and 1,500 rounds of ammunition found in dorm room; faces firearm possession charge.
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University Branded Terror Hub After Delhi Car Bomb Probe
Al Falah University in Faridabad faces scrutiny after a Delhi car bomb killed 13; a professor is the alleged suicide bomber, and two other doctors are arrested.
Carol Vorderman Opens Up About Childhood and Family Values
Carol Vorderman shares her childhood struggles, family values, and the joy of her children's ambitions in a rare personal interview.
Elite London Toddler Tutors Cost Parents £4,000
Private tutoring boom in London sees parents paying up to £4,000 for toddler tutors, driven by school quality fears and competition.
Mamdani and Louvre Lead 2025's Most Mispronounced Words
Babbel lists 2025's most mispronounced words, including Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre, with correct pronunciations.
Teen Survived 10,000ft Fall Into Amazon 11 Days Alone
Juliane Koepcke fell 10,000ft into the Amazon after a plane crash and survived 11 days alone aged 17.
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Majority of Schools Face 'Catastrophic' Staffing Cuts to Stay Afloat
Two-thirds of school heads in England warn they must cut staff or hours to survive, with catastrophic impacts on pupils, as funding shortfall looms.
Nigerian parents plead for rescue of abducted children
Parents of abducted Nigerian schoolchildren plead for government rescue after gunmen kidnap over 250 students.
Hong Kong Fire Survivors Harrowing UK Phone Call Ordeal
Hong Kong community groups deliver aid to Wang Fuk Court fire survivors, with volunteer networks compared to protest-era support.
Nine-Year-Old Boy Found Hanged After School Bullying, Inquest Hears
Inquest hears mother's account of nine-year-old's death after school bullying claims, with police finding no systematic bullying evidence.
Arrest Made After Armed Police Called to Reading College Assault
Armed police were called to Reading College after a student was assaulted; an arrest has been made and the victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
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Ofsted's Gargantuan New School Inspection Plan Sparks Fury
Headteachers fury as Ofsted accelerates inspections with extra £24m, aiming to inspect all schools by summer 2025 despite Covid disruption.
Childcare Executives Pocket Six-Figure Bonuses Despite Safety Scandal
Childcare executives at G8 Education and Affinity received bonuses up to $500k despite safety breaches and child sexual offence charges, sparking outrage.
Outdoor Centre to Close Over £3m Maintenance Costs
High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre in Windermere will close in November 2026 due to a £3m maintenance backlog and declining school trip numbers, North Tyneside Council confirms.
Archaeologist in race against time to save Sudan’s heritage amid ongoing war
Sudanese archaeologist races to create online database of heritage sites as war leads to looting and destruction of museums.
Ex-Teacher Reveals the One Gift He Kept Forever
Ex-teacher Damon Culbert shares the one gift he kept forever: a video message from a student. He offers tips for parents on choosing meaningful, low-cost presents.
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FA Launches 3v3 Football for Under-Sevens to Boost Skills
FA introduces 3v3 football for under-sevens from next season to boost technical skills, creativity, and reduce dropout rates.
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