In a stunning political development, Scottish Labour's Education Secretary has refused to endorse Sir Keir Starmer as the next Prime Minister, creating a major rift within the party ahead of crucial elections.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces ambitious plan to tackle Scotland's teacher shortage crisis, promising better pay and conditions to stem the flow of educators leaving the profession.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy outlines radical plans to overhaul Britain's 'broken' court system while positioning himself as potential deputy to Keir Starmer in future Labour government.
Former President Donald Trump demands restoration of trade school funding while blasting elite university endowments in explosive campaign address that could reshape UK skills policy.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils dramatic plans to abolish the House of Lords, replacing it with an elected second chamber in what he calls 'the biggest Westminster shake-up in generations'.
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross calls for Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth's resignation amid mounting failures in Scotland's education system, citing declining standards and broken promises.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces ambitious plan to send half of young people to university, reviving Tony Blair's education legacy while addressing Britain's skills gap.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches blistering attack on Labour's Wes Streeting over Scottish NHS comments, accusing party of hypocrisy on healthcare reform.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils Labour's ambitious plan to overhaul school curriculum, assessment methods, and classroom technology in preparation for government.
The remarkable story of Alan Wright, the visionary headteacher who defied the odds to turn around one of England's most challenging schools and inspired a generation of educators.
Keir Starmer's Labour Party pledges to reintroduce maintenance grants for university students in major policy reversal, aiming to ease cost of living pressures and boost social mobility across Britain.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical Labour plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new inspectorate, and tackle the teacher recruitment crisis with a major retention strategy.
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary accuses the SNP of failing Scottish pupils and calls for immediate focus on falling standards and child poverty, shifting blame from constitutional debates.
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new body, and remove private schools' tax breaks to invest billions in state schools.
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell vows to confront 'vested interests' and prioritise children's future over party politics in her radical plan for UK schools.
The Guardian's definitive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Education degrees. Discover which institutions excelled in teaching, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects.
Exclusive polling reveals what the British public believes should be at the very top of Keir Starmer's to-do list if he wins the keys to Number 10. From the NHS to the cost of living, we break down the nation's demands.
In a seismic intervention, Labour donor Gary Lubner joins calls to strip private schools of their charitable status, arguing the tax breaks subsidise privilege and harm the state sector. The move signals growing pressure on Starmer's party for bolder educ
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum reform, teacher recruitment, and breaking down class barriers.
Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to
Parliamentary sketch writer Quentin Letts delivers a blistering critique of Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's hairstyle and performance during a heated PMQs exchange, drawing bizarre comparisons to a 'black satin curtain in an Istanbul broth
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces immediate action to remove VAT breaks from private schools to fund state education, signalling Labour's first major policy shift.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson outlines Labour's ambitious education reform agenda, including recruiting 6,500 new teachers, overhauling the curriculum, and transforming Ofsted in major pre-election pledge.
England's teaching unions launch a major campaign to overhaul the 'toxic' Ofsted inspection regime, citing immense pressure on staff and calling for a more supportive, collaborative system.
Exclusive: A damning new report from the University of Reading calls for the complete abolition of Ofsted's one-word ratings, citing severe harm to teacher wellbeing and educational quality. The government is now under mounting pressure to act.
The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Keir Starmer's Labour government explores unprecedented political reform talks with Nigel Farage, signalling a dramatic shift from Westminster's traditional partisan battles.
Esther Ghey backs Labour's proposal to ban smartphones in schools, calling it a 'protective measure' for children's mental health. Keir Starmer supports the policy, citing online safety concerns.
Esther Ghey's campaign for mindfulness lessons and smartphone restrictions in schools gains cross-party support, including from Labour leader Keir Starmer, following the tragic murder of her daughter Brianna.