Police forces across the UK are deploying special powers and increasing patrols to combat a disturbing social media trend encouraging pupils to engage in organised 'school wars' with rival institutions.
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a legal challenge against adding VAT to private school fees, stating parents can home school if they object to state education.
A head teacher has attributed a violent outbreak at Fir Vale Academy in Sheffield to bubbling community tensions, resulting in staff hospitalisation and multiple injuries.
The Court of Appeal has dismissed claims that imposing VAT on private school fees violates human rights law, supporting a previous High Court decision and government policy justifications.
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Court of Appeal judges have dismissed claims that imposing VAT on private school fees violates human rights law, upholding a previous High Court ruling and supporting government policy.
A 52-year-old teacher has been banned from teaching for life after being convicted of sexual activity with a child, an incident recorded on video following alcohol consumption.
Ian McDonald, 46, former head of Bishop Martin Primary School, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found indecent images of children and extreme animal pornography on his phone.
Beverley Dunnage, a housemistress at £56k-a-year St George's School Ascot, has been indefinitely banned from teaching following her conviction for sexual offences against a boy.
Several staff and students sustained minor injuries during a disturbance at Fir Vale Academy in Sheffield. One staff member was hospitalised but later discharged.
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New data reveals Chinese students now exceed British enrolments in advanced engineering and technology at elite UK universities, raising national security concerns about talent retention and research protection.
Labour MP Chris Hinchcliff reveals his student debt has ballooned to £50,000, joining party colleagues calling for immediate reform of what they call an 'absolutely broken' system.
Metropolitan police urge London pupils not to join violent 'school wars' promoted on TikTok and Snapchat, with posts encouraging fights and weapon use among children as young as 11.
Police and ambulance services rushed to Fir Vale Academy in Sheffield after reports that two teachers were hospitalised. The situation is contained, but traffic disruptions are expected.
A Jewish teenager faced relentless antisemitic bullying at a London school, with classmates making gas chamber noises and Nazi salutes. His story emerges as campaigners warn of a nationwide crisis.
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Two schoolgirls were struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Helena in Perth, prompting a rescue operation. The incident highlights the dangers of outdoor activities during storms.
Harvard mathematics professor Martin Nowak has been placed on administrative leave and his research program shut down due to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, following economist Larry Summers' resignation over similar links.
Alderley Edge School for Girls in Cheshire announces closure in July 2026, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees, business rates relief removal, and falling birth rates. Over 100 independent schools have shut since the tax change.
Former Harvard president Larry Summers resigns from his teaching role and co-director position following revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in federal documents.
Federal agents served search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters and the superintendent's home as part of an ongoing investigation, with details remaining undisclosed.
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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University as the institution reviews his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a university announcement.
Columbia University professor Richard Axel has resigned following revelations of his past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking debate on academic integrity and donor vetting.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from his academic roles at Harvard University this year, stepping down amid intense scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
A high school teacher faced a disciplinary inquiry after joining a Palestine solidarity protest at a Sainsbury's in Ilford, with UK Lawyers for Israel alleging aggravated trespass.
Edith Cowan University in Perth was evacuated after a bomb threat, with police responding to ensure campus safety. No explosives were found, and operations have resumed.
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A kindergarten teacher in Waco, Texas, faces felony charges after allegedly assaulting a five-year-old boy for breaking a pencil, with court documents detailing violent actions.
A lawsuit accuses UCLA of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests, raising concerns over campus safety and free speech.
London Metropolitan University's research unit has been honoured with a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education after four decades of work tackling gender-based violence through research and policy reform.
Alicia Hughes, a 31-year-old Indiana school secretary, faces multiple child seduction charges after her husband allegedly discovered her with an 18-year-old pupil on Valentine's Day.
Samuel Williams, a 21-year-old Oxford University student, pleads not guilty to charges of inciting racial hatred at a London pro-Palestine demonstration. His trial is set for January 2028.
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Labour ministers propose sweeping changes to school admissions to prevent middle-class families dominating top schools in affluent areas, prioritizing disadvantaged pupils and reforming SEND support.
