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US School Pays Pupils £40 Weekly to Attend Class

A Washington DC high school is paying students £40 weekly to combat chronic absenteeism. The radical scheme aims to tackle a crisis where 38.2% of students miss 10% of school. Discover the impact and controversy.

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf: Cut University Numbers

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf calls for fewer university students, despite his LSE degree. He suggests closing some universities and limiting overseas student intake. Read the full story.

Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks outrage

Nursing organisations warn Trump's student loan bill, which reclassifies nursing as a non-professional degree, threatens patient care and the future of the profession. Read the full analysis.

Martin Lewis: Check Student Loan for Refunds

Martin Lewis urges 5 million in the UK to check if they've overpaid their student loan. You could be due a refund if your income dropped below the threshold. Act now!

Sharp Decline in Immigrant Student Enrolment

Schools across the US are witnessing a dramatic drop in immigrant student enrolment, driven by border policies and family deportations, leading to significant budget shortfalls.

Gap Years: More Than Travel, A Financial Necessity

Gap years are evolving from travel adventures to essential financial planning for students, especially those from regional areas. Discover why saving and maturity matter more than passports.

Business groups urge scrapping of student levy

Business leaders warn Rachel Reeves that a proposed 6% levy on international student fees threatens UK growth and competitiveness. Read the full open letter and its implications.

Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops

Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.

KCL student expelled over Greta Thunberg and Corbyn remarks

Usama Ghanem, a medical student at King's College London, has been removed from his course following offensive social media remarks about climate activist Greta Thunberg and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, sparking debate about free speech on campus.

Record low graduate student loan repayments revealed

New government data reveals a startling trend as the proportion of university graduates making student loan repayments hits unprecedented lows, sparking concerns about graduate employment and the sustainability of higher education funding.

Body found in search for missing student Lia Smith

The desperate search for 21-year-old university student Lia Smith has ended in tragedy after authorities discovered a body in rural Vermont. The Norwich University student vanished during a solo hiking trip, sparking massive search efforts.

University Protests: Why We Must Listen to Students

As campus tensions escalate nationwide, The Guardian argues that dismissing student activism risks ignoring crucial voices shaping our political future. Discover why listening matters more than ever.

Students make £140k from campus vending machines

Two enterprising students turned their university halls into a thriving business empire, earning over £140,000 by installing vending machines selling snacks and essentials to fellow students during late-night cravings.

American student killed in London hit-and-run

Sara Burack, a 20-year-old American student on her year abroad, was killed in a devastating hit-and-run incident in London. The Metropolitan Police continue their hunt for the driver as the victim's family mourns their unimaginable loss.

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