Scotland Sends Baby Box to New York Mayor After Policy Inspiration
Scottish government sends baby box to New York mayor Zohran Mamdani, who modelled his campaign on the scheme to tackle child poverty.
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Mayors Worldwide Increasingly Tackle Society's Biggest Challenges
Mayors from Budapest to Barcelona are taking on society's biggest challenges, from housing crises to far-right rise, reshaping the role of local leadership.
Student Loan Repayments Cut Home Deposit Savings by Nearly £2,000 a Year, Barclays Finds
Barclays report shows student loan holders save £1,964 less yearly towards a home deposit than those without debt, impacting financial stability and housing market entry.
History Made Plaid Cymru Leader Becomes Welsh First Minister
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth becomes Welsh first minister after Senedd vote, ending 100 years of Labour rule.
State School In Poorest Borough Sets Record Oxbridge Offers
Brampton Manor state school in Newham sets record with 41 Oxbridge offers, many students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Bilingualism 'Boosts Brain Power' by Fine-Tuning Sound Processing
US study finds bilingualism fine-tunes the brain's sound processing, offering cognitive advantages similar to musicians' benefits.
Carney Vows to Build Better Canada After Alberta Independence Vote
PM Carney vows better Canada after Alberta announces independence vote plan; experts and business leaders react.
Michael Morpurgo: Children Learn Best By Getting Lost In Stories
Michael Morpurgo says getting lost in stories is the best way for children to learn, as he launches a new legend and statue trail with GWR.
Labour MPs attack student loan system as ‘scam’ in Commons debate
Labour MPs call student loan system a scam; PM Starmer promises review of plan 2 interest rates and repayment threshold.
PM's Devolution 'Disaster' Remarks Spark Fury Among Scottish Tories
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's private remarks calling devolution a 'disaster' spark anger among Scottish Tories and opposition, complicating unionist strategy ahead of Holyrood election.
Naplan Testing Disrupted by Technical Glitch Affecting Over a Million Students
A technical glitch halted Naplan testing for over a million Australian students on its first day, prompting an apology from the authority.
Burnham: Fix care before assisted dying debate
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says palliative and social care must be fixed before considering assisted dying, marking a change from predecessor Starmer.
Arctic Blast Brings Snow and Ice to Scotland
Met Office yellow warnings as Arctic air brings snow, ice and freezing temperatures to Scotland through Thursday.
Labour Ministers Explore Student Loan Relief for Graduates
Labour considers easing student loan burden amid backlash over repayment threshold freeze and RPI inflation.
Narberth: The Welsh Town Thriving on Independent Spirit
Narberth, Pembrokeshire's independent hub, wins praise for its community, food scene, and lack of high street chains, with awards from Sunday Times to world pizza championship.
Swinney warns Holyrood's days numbered if Farage becomes PM
John Swinney warns Holyrood's days are numbered if Nigel Farage becomes PM, urging Scots to vote for independence as Reform UK surges in polls.
John Swinney urged to reform council tax after Burnham wobble
Unionist warns Scots workers are failed by politicians refusing to reform regressive council tax, urges John Swinney to act after Andy Burnham wobble.
Badenoch Pledges Student Loan Interest Cut In Tory Plan
Tories vow to scrap high interest on student loans, funded by cutting low-value courses. Labour defends maintaining grants for poorer students.
Disaffected Scottish voters may deny SNP a majority
Scottish voters express frustration with SNP as polling suggests party may fall short of majority in Holyrood election.
Surrey Labour Splits Over £12bn Council Debt Crisis as Woking Gets £500m Bailout
Woking council gets £500m bailout as part of Surrey merger into two unitary councils, with Labour facing splits over the £2bn debt crisis.
US school governor sparks outrage by telling pupil 'God, you're hot'
School governor in Tennessee faces calls for resignation after telling a pupil 'God, you're hot' and putting his arm around her during a public meeting.
Fiji-Born Veteran Faces £50,000 Brain Surgery Bill After Army Discharge
Fiji-born veteran Taitusi Ratucaucau, discharged after 10 years' service, faces £50,000 brain surgery bill and residency issues.
Florida Rejects 54 Maths Textbooks Over Critical Race Theory Claims
Florida rejects 54 maths textbooks over references to critical race theory, sparking political backlash as governor DeSantis accuses publishers of indoctrination.
Stonehenge may have been Britain's first sports venue, curator suggests
Stonehenge curator suggests the ancient monument may have hosted Neolithic athletic contests, like the Olympic Games, with evidence from the Cursus and pig bones.
Scottish government pulls Highland bus advert after photo shows China, not Scotland
Transport Scotland removed an advert image after it emerged the photo was of a Chinese nature reserve, not the Scottish Highlands.
Texas Bible curriculum to undergo major corrections after errors found
Texas approves corrections to Bible-infused public school curriculum after hundreds of errors found, sparking debate over quality and impact on students.
Scottish Conservatives Call for 'Reset' of Curriculum for Excellence
Scottish Conservatives propose five reforms to 'reset' Curriculum for Excellence, citing implementation problems. Government defends CfE, cites rising teacher numbers and reforms.
Disabled woman fined over £1,000 for using disabled bay at her flat
A disabled woman in Cardiff has been fined over £1,000 for using a disabled visitor parking bay because her allocated space is inaccessible.
Police crackdown on North Coast 500 drivers
Police target 70 drivers on Scotland's North Coast 500 route for safety offences including eyesight failure and mobile phone use.
Labour Ministers Explore Easing Student Loan Burden Amid Growing Pressure
Government reviews student loan relief options amid pressure, including threshold freeze and RPI inflation rate concerns.
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