Sunday Times 2026 School Rankings: Top in Every Region
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet tops the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover the leading state, comprehensive, independent and primary schools ranked across every UK region.
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London Schools Lead UK Rankings in 2026 Guide
London and South East schools top The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Queen Elizabeth's School named best state secondary. Discover the full rankings and regional winners.
UK's Best Secondary Schools 2026 Rankings Published
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals the UK's top-performing state and private schools. Find out which schools topped the national and regional rankings for GCSE and A-Level results.
Ukraine Peace Stalls, NHS 'New Asbestos' Risk, Cold Case Solved
Top stories: Kremlin dismisses Ukraine peace progress, NHS staff exposed to cancer-causing substance, and a cigarette butt solves a decades-old murder. Read the full briefing.
Australia's 2025 NAPLAN Results: Top Schools Revealed
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting Australia's highest-achieving schools. Discover the key trends and what the data reveals about student progress and educational equity.
FDA Proposes Mandatory Asbestos Testing in Talc
US FDA proposes first mandatory asbestos testing for talc in cosmetics. New rule aims to protect consumers from cancer risks. Learn what this means for product safety.
Urgent Recall of Children's Sand Kit Over Asbestos
Parents urged to stop using MIKI Sand Art Set immediately after asbestos discovery. Check your home for affected products sold between July 2023 and November 2025.
Asbestos discovered in Chinese wind turbines across Australia
Urgent safety alert issued after deadly asbestos found in Chinese-made wind turbines across multiple Australian wind farms. Authorities investigating widespread contamination risks.
Grandmother's Cancer Battle Over Johnson's Baby Powder
Siobhan Ryan, 63, is one of 3,000 Brits suing Johnson & Johnson, claiming its talc-based baby powder caused her terminal ovarian cancer. She accuses the firm of 'corporate greed'.
450 Schools Closed in Asbestos Sand Crisis
South Australia demands a federal inquiry after asbestos-laced play sand forces 450 school closures. Discover the health risks and how the contaminated product entered the country.
Asbestos in Play Sand Forces Australian School Closures
Dozens of Australian schools close after asbestos is discovered in children's play sand. Border Force now deems such products 'high risk'. Learn the full story and safety implications.
School leaders urge Labour to reject total phone ban
Private school leaders call for nuance over a blanket mobile phone ban in schools, arguing for community-specific policies and digital education. Read their full stance.
Schools Close as Asbestos Found in Children's Play Sand
Dozens of schools across Australia and New Zealand have closed after asbestos was discovered in children's coloured play sand. Find out which products are affected and the safety measures being taken.
Asbestos found in children's play sand, schools close
Multiple schools shut as coloured play sand products are recalled across New Zealand and Australia due to asbestos contamination. Parents urged to check products and stop use immediately.
Asbestos in Kids' Sand Triggers School Closures
Multiple UK schools shut after asbestos found in decorative sand. Learn about the recall, health risks, and how to dispose of contaminated products safely.
Asbestos in Children's Sand Prompts 71 School Closures
A major safety alert as asbestos is found in children's sand, forcing 71 public schools to close. Meanwhile, a NSW police operation results in 752 domestic violence arrests. Stay informed.
Asbestos Fears Prompt Urgent Children's Sand Kit Recall
Parents urged to stop using popular children's sand kits immediately due to potential asbestos contamination. Full recall details and safe disposal instructions inside.
Asbestos in kids' sand triggers school shutdowns
Multiple schools close after asbestos contamination found in children's decorative sand products. Learn about the health risks and safe disposal methods.
Trump faces vote on Epstein files; schools shut over asbestos
Donald Trump confronts a damaging congressional vote on Jeffrey Epstein files while multiple ACT schools close due to asbestos fears. Read the latest UK news updates.
ACT Schools Shut Over Asbestos in Craft Sand
Multiple ACT schools abruptly closed after chrysotile asbestos was found in decorative sand. A national recall is in effect. Learn how to safely dispose of affected products.
ACT Schools Close After Asbestos Found in Sand
Multiple ACT schools closed after asbestos detected in coloured sand products. Health alert issued as authorities investigate contaminated materials. Stay informed about school safety.
Children's Sand Recalled Over Asbestos Concerns
Multiple brands of children's coloured sand sold across Australia recalled due to potential asbestos contamination. Consumers urged to stop use immediately and follow safety disposal guidelines.
Children's Craft Sand Recalled Due to Asbestos Risk
Popular children's coloured sand sold at Officeworks has been urgently recalled after tests found tremolite asbestos. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and follow safe disposal guidelines.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
Grandfather's terminal cancer from Bank of England asbestos
A grandfather's routine chest infection revealed devastating terminal mesothelioma, traced back to childhood visits to his father's workplace at the Bank of England, exposing a hidden asbestos legacy.
California School Crisis: Sex, Drugs and Violence Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals California schools in meltdown with rampant drug use, explicit sexual behaviour and daily violence creating 'Lord of the Flies' environment for students and teachers.
Florida schools with Sharia links got taxpayer vouchers
Exclusive investigation reveals Florida schools with alleged ties to Islamic law receiving millions in taxpayer vouchers, sparking political firestorm and raising questions about education funding oversight.
Lula deploys military to combat gang violence in Rio schools
Brazil's President launches dramatic military intervention in Rio de Janeiro schools to combat drug gang influence and restore safety for students and teachers.
Mobile phones banned in English schools in education overhaul
Bridget Phillipson announces immediate ban on mobile phones in English schools and ambitious teacher recruitment targets in her first major speech as Education Secretary.
Kamehameha Schools sued over Native Hawaiian admission policy
A federal lawsuit challenges the century-old admission practices at Hawaii's prestigious Kamehameha Schools, alleging discrimination against non-Native Hawaiian students in what could become a landmark education rights case.
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