Despite temperatures reaching 39°C, there is no legal maximum temperature requiring UK schools to close. The Department for Education advises schools to manage heat safely, relax uniform rules, and avoid vigorous activity.
The UK Government announces a £2,000 payment for employers hiring apprentices under 25, part of a £3.3bn investment to boost apprenticeships and challenge the 'degree by default' culture.
The UK Government announces a £2,000 payment for employers hiring apprentices under 25, part of a £3.3bn investment to boost apprenticeships and curb weak university courses.
Dozens of London schools are closing or finishing early this week as a rare red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures up to 37C, prompts safety measures for pupils and staff.
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Taliban announces gender segregation and compulsory hijab at universities, sparking fears of gender apartheid in Afghanistan.
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Nearly 2,400 trafficked or unaccompanied children went missing from UK care in 2024, sparking calls for reform.
Bridget Phillipson announces £4bn overhaul of Send support in England, including tailored mainstream provision and 60,000 new places, with stricter criteria for EHCPs.
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Dog owners in England, Scotland, and Wales risk a £500 fine if their pet is not microchipped. The law, in force since 2016, requires all dogs over eight weeks to be chipped. Owners have 21 days to comply after a warning.
US lawmaker Jamie Raskin demands records and interviews from Harvard and Bard over their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, citing incomplete investigations.
School lunch prices rise across England as caterers cite national insurance increases and food inflation, with calls for higher government funding.
University of Aberdeen proposes up to 111 job cuts in £10m savings plan to achieve financial stability by 2028, with voluntary redundancies prioritised but compulsory ones possible.
Bridget Phillipson urges SNP to address Scotland's education crisis, warns young people can't afford another decade of SNP rule.
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Scottish Government funds 371 new teacher training places amid criticism over falling teacher numbers and recruitment crisis.
Toasting rice in butter or oil before cooking and using stock instead of water are simple tricks to make rice more flavourful, according to food expert Emma Christensen.
A mother struggles to trust her son after years of verbal abuse and addiction. He claims to have found God and wants to reconnect, but she fears more hurt.
If your neighbour leaves their bins out too long, experts all recommend the same first step: a polite conversation. Here's what to do if that fails.
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Tens of thousands protest in Italy after murder of student Giulia Cecchettin, calling for end to violence against women.
Parents face fines up to £160 per child for term-time holidays under new rules, with a family of four potentially facing £640.
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UK A-level results expected to be lower, sparking clearing chaos and fears disadvantaged students will lose university places.
Number of scam centres on Thai-Myanmar border doubles since 2021, holding up to 100,000 trafficked people, research reveals.
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson commits to rolling out multi-agency child protection teams by March 2026 following the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey by his adoptive father.
Jesy Nelson heads to Parliament as MPs debate universal newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), after her twins' late diagnosis led to irreversible damage.
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New College Lanarkshire architectural technology students gain hands-on experience by developing a master plan for Plot E7 at Ravenscraig, with professional feedback and awards.
Parenting expert Nora shares the 'biggest mistake' parents make that stops kids from playing independently, and how to teach it as a skill.
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