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Prison tutor jailed for affair with inmate

Melissa Murphy, 48, abused her position of trust at HMP Chelmsford. She pleaded guilty to misconduct after letters and a photo were found. Read the full story.

Teacher awarded £518k in defamation lawsuit

A veteran teacher in Maryland has been awarded a $518,000 settlement after a principal sent a false 'hate bias' email. Discover the full story of the defamation case and its impact on school accountability.

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.

Prison guard admits sex act on inmate

A female prison officer from Suffolk has pleaded guilty to misconduct after engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate she was guarding. She will be sentenced in January.

12 Officers Face Hillsborough Misconduct Case

The IOPC has identified 12 officers with a case to answer for gross misconduct related to the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath. Read the full report and key findings.

Deepfake Porn Crisis Hits UK Schools

Exclusive poll reveals the shocking rise of AI-generated nude images in classrooms. One in ten teachers aware of incidents, with devastating impacts on pupils. Read the full investigation.

Cop banned for life after leaking to drug dealer

Trainee officer Maryam Ilyas has been barred from policing for life after accessing police systems to warn her drug dealer boyfriend about a covert operation. Discover the full story of this breach of trust.

Cairns teacher sacked over explicit student messages

Exclusive investigation reveals how St Augustine's College teacher Harrison Foresto was dismissed after sending inappropriate photos and messages to a student, rocking the prestigious Cairns school community.

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.

Police officer's sex admission in Claudia Lawrence case

A serving police officer faces gross misconduct charges after admitting he would have sexual relations with a key suspect in the Claudia Lawrence disappearance case, exposing troubling conduct within the investigation.

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