Welsh Schools Face Staff Cuts as Budget Pressures Mount, Survey Warns
NAHT Cymru survey finds 61% of Welsh schools may cut teachers or hours due to budget pressures, with head teachers warning of staff losses after a decade of austerity.
Category : Devolution
Charles and Camilla Try Bodhran Drums and Whiskey in Belfast
King Charles and Queen Camilla play bodhran drums, dance, and sample whiskey on a surprise visit to Belfast for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Burnham Warns Starmer: Don't Repeat Blair's Devolution Mistakes
Andy Burnham responds to Tony Blair's essay, warning Starmer against repeating Blair's devolution mistakes and advocating for greater regional power.
Flight Attendant Reveals Top 5 Passenger Habits She Loves
A flight attendant shares the top five passenger habits she loves, including acknowledging crew and basic hygiene.
Swinney To Demand Energy Powers For Holyrood If Snp Wins
John Swinney will call a vote on independence powers on the first day of the next Scottish parliament, even without a majority, relying on Green support.
Academics Lose Tribunal Case Against Union Over Transphobia Claims
Two academics lose tribunal case against UCU over transphobia claims related to their film Adult Human Female.
CalMac Compensation Payouts Surge Amid Ferry Disruptions
CalMac compensation payouts surged to over £50k per month in 2022 amid ferry disruptions, with ageing fleet and delayed new vessels blamed.
Kate's Italy trip marks 'really significant moment' after cancer recovery
Princess Kate's first international trip post-cancer recovery to Italy marks a significant moment as she expands her early years initiative globally.
SNP Trashes Scotland's World Leading Education Reputation
Scotland's schools hit worst ever Pisa scores, dropping from above average to average in all subjects, prompting calls for radical reform.
Stirling University Strike Threat Over Job Cuts And Redundancies
Stirling University faces strike threat as UCU members vote for industrial action over job cuts and compulsory redundancies, joining two other Scottish universities.
Nicola Sturgeon Resigns as Scotland's First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scotland's first minister after eight years, citing the need for a new leader to advance Scottish independence.
Ms Rachel Faces Backlash Over Children's Fundraiser
YouTube star Ms Rachel faces backlash after launching a fundraiser for children in conflict zones, accused of excluding Israeli children.
Pittsburgh Schools Move to Remote Learning Amid NFL Draft Crowds
Pittsburgh schools go remote for three days in April due to expected 700,000 NFL Draft visitors, affecting 19,000 students.
Angela Rayner Resigns After Breaching Ministerial Code Over Tax
Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns after breaching ministerial code over tax, following a career of attacking Tory rivals on similar issues.
Princess Kate Promotes Reggio Emilia Parenting In Italy
Princess Kate promotes Reggio Emilia approach on Italy trip, focusing on child-led learning, creativity, and nature.
Teaching Union Warns of 'Masculinity Crisis' in UK Schools
NASUWT survey shows 23.4% of female teachers faced pupil misogyny, with union warning of a 'masculinity crisis' linked to online radicalisation.
Reform UK unveils plans for union flags and ‘patriotic’ history lessons in schools
Reform UK proposes mandatory union flags, King's portraits, and patriotic history lessons in schools to restore national pride.
Teacher awarded six-figure payout after pupil attacked with toaster
Teacher gets six-figure payout after pupil attacked with toaster and chair, NASUWT reports over £15.4m in claims for 2025.
Royal Academy of Music Bars Private School Students From New Foundation Course
Royal Academy of Music launches foundation course for state-educated students only, sparking debate over discrimination and widening access.
Burnham: 'We Are Not Doing Enough to Prepare Young People for Modern Life'
Andy Burnham says UK not preparing young people for modern life, citing lack of youth services and NEET crisis during Makerfield by-election campaign.
Scottish Labour Leader Denies Reform UK Deal Claims as 'Desperate Lie'
Anas Sarwar denies Reform UK leader Malcolm Offord's claim of a deal to keep SNP out of power, calling it a desperate lie.
Teachers Face Rising Violence Union Demands National Action
Largest teaching union threatens strike ballot unless government agrees to inflation-plus pay rise, citing rising violence and workload.
Sturgeon Shines in ITV Election Debate as Tories and Farage Struggle
Nicola Sturgeon shines in ITV election debate, while Tories and Nigel Farage struggle to make an impact.
Andy Burnham Has Plan to Return to Westminster ‘Within Weeks’, Allies Say
Andy Burnham has a credible plan to return to Westminster within weeks, his allies say, with a byelection fight expected to launch his leadership bid.
UK Ministers Granted Authority to Override Northern Ireland Policies
UK ministers can now override Northern Ireland policies, sparking debate over devolution and the Good Friday Agreement.
Drunk Drum Teacher Avoids Classroom Ban After School Incident
Drum teacher Nicholas Smalley avoids ban after being found drunk during lesson; panel says insufficient evidence of drinking on site.
Misogyny surge in UK schools: female teachers report abuse
Almost a quarter of female teachers report misogynistic abuse from pupils, with union warning of a 'masculinity crisis' in UK schools.
Blair's Memoir Reveals Deep Rift with Brown
Tony Blair's memoir reveals he blamed Gordon Brown for cash-for-honours, knew Brown would be a hopeless PM, and turned to drink to cope with their fraught relationship.
Plaid Cymru's Caerphilly Victory Shakes Welsh Politics
Plaid Cymru wins Caerphilly byelection, ousting Labour and beating Reform UK into second place, in a historic shift in Welsh politics.
Bulgaria's Dara Wins Eurovision 2026 With Bangaranga
Bulgaria wins Eurovision for first time with Dara's Bangaranga, scoring 516 points and bringing hope amid political instability.
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