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Govt misses teacher recruitment target by 12%

Official figures reveal the Government recruited only 88% of its secondary teacher target for 2025/26, despite a VAT raid on private schools intended to fund 6,500 new state teachers. Read the full analysis.

Wealthy family seeks £192k tutor for four children

A prestigious agency advertises for a £192,000-a-year private tutor to educate four 'exceptionally bright' children splitting time between London and Miami. The ideal candidate must be inspiring, sporty, and handle last-minute changes with grace.

Reeves orders probe into private dentistry costs

Chancellor Rachel Reeves orders a watchdog investigation into private dentistry over hidden fees and overtreatment. The move aims to cut costs for families amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Judge condemns 'astronomical' private care costs

A judge has criticised 'astronomical' costs charged by private care providers after a council agreed to pay almost £300,000 for a teenage boy's placement. Discover the urgent call for government intervention.

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.

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.

Labour plans VAT on private school fees

Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to strip private schools of their tax exemptions, adding VAT and business rates in major education funding shake-up.

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.

Socialist Politician's Private School Past Exposed

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a vocal socialist politician, faces scrutiny over his privileged private education at prestigious Westminster School in London, raising questions about political authenticity.

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.

Sports stars targeted in elite school admission scam

A sophisticated fraudster exploited the prestige of top private schools in a brazen scam targeting wealthy sports professionals and their families, promising educational access that never materialised.

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