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Glasgow tops UK asylum housing as Reform gains ground

Glasgow now accommodates more asylum seekers than any UK local authority, with nearly 4,000 by September's end. Amid a housing crisis and public anger, Reform UK sees record polling as it pledges to end the 'asylum farce'.

Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis

Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.

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.

Scotland's NHS in catastrophic crisis

Scotland's NHS faces a devastating triple-threat as emergency department waiting times hit unprecedented levels, hundreds of operations face cancellation, and chronic bed-blocking cripples hospital capacity across the nation.

Scottish teachers threaten strikes over pay dispute

Scotland's education system faces mounting pressure as teachers threaten industrial action over pay disputes and deteriorating working conditions, with many considering leaving the profession entirely.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx

Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.

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