Teacher's TikTok on unwanted Christmas gifts sparks debate among parents
A US teacher's TikTok listing unwanted Christmas gifts, including Victoria's Secret items and sugary treats, divides parents online.
Category : Education
Business Groups Urge Scrapping of International Student Levy
Business leaders urge Rachel Reeves to scrap proposed international student levy, warning of harm to growth and competitiveness.
Mother Accused of Starving 11-Year-Old Daughter to Death
Mother accused of starving 11-year-old daughter to death in Connecticut; remains found in bin, cover-up involved impersonation on video call.
Counter-Terror Police Investigate Sheffield Hallam University Over Halted Uyghur Research
Counter-terror police probe Sheffield Hallam University over halting Uyghur forced labour research after alleged Chinese pressure.
High Borrans Closure Saddens Charity
The Friends of High Borrans charity expresses deep sadness over North Tyneside Council's decision to close the outdoor education centre in Cumbria by November 2026, citing £3m maintenance costs and declining attendance.
University Access Drives Economic Growth and NHS Workforce
University of Northampton generates £366m locally, with over half of graduates entering NHS and education roles, says vice-chancellor Prof Anne-Marie Kilday.
Happy Vowel Reveals Social Class in Manchester Accents
A study finds the 'happy vowel' in words like 'happy' varies by social class in Manchester, with working-class speakers more likely to say 'happ-eh' and middle-class 'happ-ee'.
Silverstone School Fast Track into F1 Engineering
Silverstone University Technical College, located next to the British Grand Prix circuit, has placed 30 students into motor sport roles in 2025, including apprenticeships with Mercedes and Cadillac.
Arts Degrees to Cost $50,000 Until 2028 as Fee Reform Delayed
The head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission says he will not recommend interim cuts to arts degree fees until 2028, despite calling the Job-ready Graduates scheme a failure.
Carmarthenshire Expands Welsh-Language Education at Four Schools
Carmarthenshire council approves plans to strengthen Welsh-language education at four primary schools, with a statutory consultation set for September and October 2026.
Should workers get time off to watch England World Cup games?
England fans are set to pack pubs and fan zones for the World Cup match against DR Congo at 5pm BST. Should workers get time off to watch? Take our poll.
Kilmarnock Teacher Retires After 25 Years of Service
Angela Taylor, a beloved primary teacher in Kilmarnock, has retired after 25 years. She taught at St Andrew's since 2008 and led dance clubs and school shows.
School Removes Mirrors From Toilets Over Behaviour Issues
Wey Valley Academy in Dorset removes all mirrors from toilets to tackle congestion and behaviour issues, sparking anger among parents.
Council Staff Visited Wrong Address Day Before Sara Sharif’s Murder, Review Finds
Safeguarding review finds Surrey council staff visited wrong address day before Sara Sharif's murder, highlighting multiple failures by agencies.
Saudi Arabia Quietly Expands Alcohol Sales to Wealthy Foreign Residents
Saudi Arabia quietly expands alcohol sales to wealthy non-Muslim foreign residents in Riyadh, marking a major policy shift after a 73-year ban.
Teacher Jailed For Grooming And School Toilet Sex With Pupil
Manchester teacher Rebecca Joynes jailed for 6.5 years for grooming and having sex with two teenage pupils, including in a school toilet.
Judy Murray: Put Coaches on Public Courts to End Tennis Elitism
Judy Murray urges government to provide coaches at public courts and a PE teacher in every primary school, saying physical literacy is as important as numeracy and literacy.
Bethlehem Lights Christmas Tree for First Time Since 2022 Amid Gaza Ceasefire
Bethlehem lights Christmas tree for first time since 2022 amid Gaza ceasefire, drawing thousands and sparking hope for peace.
Trump's Dubious Davos Claims Fact Checked
Fact-checking Donald Trump's Davos speech reveals several exaggerated and false claims about peace deals and windfarms.
Phil Ochs’s Cops of the World resonates again amid modern US policy
Phil Ochs's 1966 protest song Cops of the World is more relevant than ever, as letters discuss US imperialism, Trump's actions, and global politics.
Brown University shooting suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials say
Claudio Neves Valente, suspect in Brown University and MIT shootings, found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound in New Hampshire storage unit.
Thousands of Abuse Reports in Australian Childcare Centres
Thousands of abuse reports in Australian childcare centres, but many alleged perpetrators remain employed due to systemic failures in investigation and regulation.
US and Russia Align Behind Orbán in Hungary Election
US and Russia back Viktor Orbán in Hungary election, with Vance visit and alleged Russian interference raising questions about shared interests.
Gaza Residents Burn Plastic for Warmth as Davos Touts Peace
Gaza residents burn plastic for warmth amid cold, contrasting with Davos optimism. Fuel scarce, journalists killed, and aid insufficient.
Council staff visited wrong address day before Sara Sharif’s murder, review finds
Safeguarding review finds Surrey council staff visited wrong address day before Sara Sharif's murder, highlighting failures by multiple agencies.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Drives Pregnant Women Away from Hospitals, Raising Maternal Death Fears
Pregnant women in DRC avoid hospitals due to Ebola fears, risking spike in maternal deaths as outbreak worsens.
Melbourne Childcare Worker Sacked Before Abuse Allegations, Centres Reveal
Joshua Dale Brown was sacked from a Melbourne childcare centre in 2021 before allegedly abusing children at another centre. Police have charged him with over 70 offences.
One in three students want Reform UK banned from campus, survey finds
Survey finds 35% of students support banning Reform UK from campus, despite 69% backing free speech principle.
Brown and MIT Shooter Was Professor's Former Classmate
Suspect in Brown and MIT shootings was former classmate of victim at demanding Portuguese university; classmates cite academic pressure as possible factor.
Rojava's Feminist Revolution Faces Grave Danger
Rojava's feminist revolution in north-east Syria faces annihilation as government forces advance, threatening a decade of gender equality and democratic experimentation.
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