Judges Dismiss Appeal Against VAT on Private School Fees
Court of Appeal judges have dismissed claims that imposing VAT on private school fees violates human rights law, upholding a previous High Court ruling and supporting government policy.
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Teacher Struck Off for Life After Sexual Activity with Child
A 52-year-old teacher has been banned from teaching for life after being convicted of sexual activity with a child, an incident recorded on video following alcohol consumption.
Ex-Headteacher Banned for Life Over Child Abuse Images
Ian McDonald, 46, former head of Bishop Martin Primary School, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found indecent images of children and extreme animal pornography on his phone.
Housemistress Banned from Teaching After Child Sex Conviction
Beverley Dunnage, a housemistress at £56k-a-year St George's School Ascot, has been indefinitely banned from teaching following her conviction for sexual offences against a boy.
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Sheffield School Incident: Injuries at Fir Vale Academy
Several staff and students sustained minor injuries during a disturbance at Fir Vale Academy in Sheffield. One staff member was hospitalised but later discharged.
Chinese Students Outnumber Britons in UK Tech Courses
New data reveals Chinese students now exceed British enrolments in advanced engineering and technology at elite UK universities, raising national security concerns about talent retention and research protection.
Labour MP Demands Urgent Student Loan Reform Amid £50k Debt
Labour MP Chris Hinchcliff reveals his student debt has ballooned to £50,000, joining party colleagues calling for immediate reform of what they call an 'absolutely broken' system.
Police Warn Pupils Over 'School Wars' Posts on Social Media
Metropolitan police urge London pupils not to join violent 'school wars' promoted on TikTok and Snapchat, with posts encouraging fights and weapon use among children as young as 11.
Sheffield School Incident: Police Respond at Fir Vale Academy
Police and ambulance services rushed to Fir Vale Academy in Sheffield after reports that two teachers were hospitalised. The situation is contained, but traffic disruptions are expected.
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Antisemitism Crisis in UK Schools: Jewish Boy's Harrowing Ordeal
A Jewish teenager faced relentless antisemitic bullying at a London school, with classmates making gas chamber noises and Nazi salutes. His story emerges as campaigners warn of a nationwide crisis.
Schoolgirls Struck by Lightning on Mount Helena
Two schoolgirls were struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Helena in Perth, prompting a rescue operation. The incident highlights the dangers of outdoor activities during storms.
Harvard Professor Suspended Over Epstein Ties After Summers Resigns
Harvard mathematics professor Martin Nowak has been placed on administrative leave and his research program shut down due to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, following economist Larry Summers' resignation over similar links.
Private Girls' School Closes After Labour's VAT Tax Raid
Alderley Edge School for Girls in Cheshire announces closure in July 2026, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees, business rates relief removal, and falling birth rates. Over 100 independent schools have shut since the tax change.
Larry Summers Resigns from Harvard After Epstein Files
Former Harvard president Larry Summers resigns from his teaching role and co-director position following revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in federal documents.
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FBI Raids LA School District HQ and Superintendent's Home
Federal agents served search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters and the superintendent's home as part of an ongoing investigation, with details remaining undisclosed.
Larry Summers Resigns from Harvard Amid Epstein Review
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University as the institution reviews his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a university announcement.
Columbia Professor Axel Resigns Over Epstein Links
Columbia University professor Richard Axel has resigned following revelations of his past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking debate on academic integrity and donor vetting.
Larry Summers Resigns from Harvard Over Epstein Ties
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from his academic roles at Harvard University this year, stepping down amid intense scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Teacher Investigated Over Pro-Palestine Protest at Sainsbury's
A high school teacher faced a disciplinary inquiry after joining a Palestine solidarity protest at a Sainsbury's in Ilford, with UK Lawyers for Israel alleging aggravated trespass.
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Edith Cowan University Evacuated After Bomb Threat
Edith Cowan University in Perth was evacuated after a bomb threat, with police responding to ensure campus safety. No explosives were found, and operations have resumed.
Texas Teacher Arrested for Injuring Student Over Pencil
A kindergarten teacher in Waco, Texas, faces felony charges after allegedly assaulting a five-year-old boy for breaking a pencil, with court documents detailing violent actions.
UCLA Sued for Antisemitism in Pro-Palestinian Protests
A lawsuit accuses UCLA of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests, raising concerns over campus safety and free speech.
University Receives Royal Award for Violence Against Women Research
London Metropolitan University's research unit has been honoured with a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education after four decades of work tackling gender-based violence through research and policy reform.
School Secretary Charged After Husband Finds Student Affair
Alicia Hughes, a 31-year-old Indiana school secretary, faces multiple child seduction charges after her husband allegedly discovered her with an 18-year-old pupil on Valentine's Day.
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Oxford Student on Trial for Alleged Anti-Semitic Chants
Samuel Williams, a 21-year-old Oxford University student, pleads not guilty to charges of inciting racial hatred at a London pro-Palestine demonstration. His trial is set for January 2028.
Labour Overhauls School Admissions to Boost Fairness for Disadvantaged
Labour ministers propose sweeping changes to school admissions to prevent middle-class families dominating top schools in affluent areas, prioritizing disadvantaged pupils and reforming SEND support.
Schools Urged to Group Inset Days for Cheaper Family Holidays
Travel firm On the Beach proposes grouping inset days into staggered weeks to help families book affordable off-peak holidays without fines, citing a 20% price hike during school breaks.
School Secretary Admits to Sex with Student in Police Interrogation
Alicia Hughes, 31, broke down in tears during police questioning as she confessed to having sex with an 18-year-old student three times, while facing child seduction charges involving a 17-year-old minor.
Tories Urge Headteacher Expulsion Powers Over Classroom Violence
Scottish Conservatives call for headteachers to have authority to expel violent pupils as survey reveals over a quarter of Aberdeen teachers assaulted in the past year.
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Parents Face £2,500 Fines for Term-Time Holidays
New Department for Education rules impose fines up to £2,500 for unauthorised term-time absences, with penalties escalating for repeat offenders and court action possible.
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