Arrest in 2021 US Capitol Pipe Bomb Case
US authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect linked to pipe bombs planted before the January 6 Capitol riot. Read the latest details on this major development.
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MPs probe leak of 19,000 Afghans' personal data
MPs are investigating the government's handling of a catastrophic data leak that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghans seeking UK refuge. Read the full investigation into this security failure.
BBC Leadership Crisis: Don't Replace Chairman Says MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage advises against replacing BBC chairman Samir Shah amid leadership crisis following resignations over edited Trump speech scandal. Read the latest developments.
Inquiry into sharp decline in children reading for pleasure
MPs launch an urgent inquiry as children's reading for pleasure hits a 20-year low. Discover the causes and the committee's plan to reverse this alarming trend.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Labour MPs Alarm Over Prison Education Cuts
Labour-led committee expresses 'alarm' at government plans to slash prison education budgets by up to 50%, threatening rehabilitation efforts and reoffending rates.
Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
Education Secretary accused of dodging parliamentary scrutiny
Bridget Phillipson faces mounting criticism after failing to appear before Education Select Committee for seven months, raising concerns about government accountability in education policy.
UK Homeschooling Surges 40% Post-Pandemic
New data reveals homeschooling in the UK has surged by over 40% since the pandemic, as parents cite concerns about bullying, mental health and educational quality.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
Family seeks £180k 'English gentleman' tutor for boy
A wealthy family is offering an unprecedented £180,000 salary for a full-time tutor to transform their 11-year-old son into a 'modern-day English gentleman' through intensive classical education.
College Reforms: A Mixed Bag for Further Education
The government's latest post-16 education reforms offer some promise but fall dangerously short on funding and long-term strategy for England's struggling further education colleges.
University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact
The University of Arizona has rejected former President Donald Trump's 'American Dream' compact, joining a growing rebellion against what critics call politically motivated interference in higher education.
London railway stations face capacity crisis as numbers soar
Major London terminals including King's Cross and St Pancras are operating beyond their designed capacity, sparking urgent calls for infrastructure investment to prevent travel chaos.
A-Levels Face Replacement by New 'V-Levels' System
The UK government is considering a major overhaul of post-16 education that could see A-Levels replaced by a new broader qualification system called 'V-Levels', marking the biggest change to England's education system in decades.
Major GCSE Shake-Up: 'Mickey Mouse' Courses Axed
The UK government announces radical reforms to post-16 education, phasing out low-value qualifications and creating new 'Advanced British Standard' combining A-Levels and T-Levels.
MPs demand digital IDs for children in online safety crackdown
A landmark parliamentary report calls for mandatory digital IDs for under-18s and holding tech giants legally accountable for online safety in sweeping internet reforms.
Trump backs full release of secret JFK assassination files
Republican lawmakers push for full disclosure of JFK assassination documents amid claims of government cover-up, with Donald Trump endorsing transparency.
Yvette Cooper condemns China over Hong Kong activist bounties
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses China of 'completely unacceptable' intimidation tactics after bounties placed on UK-based Hong Kong activists, raising serious diplomatic concerns.
Bank of England Governor Faces Parliament Grilling
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey defends monetary policy before Treasury Committee as inflation concerns mount and interest rate decisions face scrutiny.
Mass layoffs hit special education department
Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.
Bridget Phillipson Appointed Education Secretary
Labour MP Bridget Phillipson takes charge of education department as new government begins sweeping reforms. Discover what this means for UK schools and universities.
Vanessa Stoykov rejects private school for son
Wealth education expert Vanessa Stoykov explains her surprising decision to withdraw her son from private education, challenging conventional wisdom about privilege and parenting.
SNP Education Secretary faces fire over misleading school stats
Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth faces mounting pressure after admitting to providing inaccurate statistics about school closures in Aberdeen, sparking opposition calls for greater transparency in government data.
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