New DfE data reveals over 175,000 children were home educated in 2024/25. Experts link the rise to insufficient school support for mental health and special educational needs. Discover the key findings and expert reactions.
A new survey reveals contradictory student attitudes to free speech, with strong support for the principle but also for banning specific political parties from speaking at universities.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivered a pointed keynote speech, challenging his own government's orthodoxy without naming Starmer. Analysis of the simmering Labour leadership tensions.
A powerful photo essay features seven Afghan women who escaped the Taliban and rebuilt their lives in the UK. Their stories highlight resilience and the ongoing fight for women's rights in Afghanistan.
Civil service morale has seen a slight uptick following Labour's 2024 election win, with significant boosts in the health and energy departments. Read the full analysis of the annual Whitehall monitor report.
A new national campaign backed by actor Sally Phillips and cross-party MPs warns the PM against weakening legal protections for children with special educational needs in England's overhaul.
The Nobel Institute has stated the Peace Prize awarded to Maria Corina Machado cannot be transferred to Donald Trump. Discover the full story and political implications here.
Dozens of Labour MPs support a bill to switch student maintenance loans to monthly payments, aligning England with Scotland's system to help students budget. Read the full story.
Deep-sea explorers capture eerie footage of a rare 10-metre giant phantom jellyfish. Discover the secrets of this elusive deep-sea predator, seen only 100 times since 1899.
UK universities face a new £925 flat tax per international student from 2028, adding pressure to institutions already at risk. Explore the impact on higher education funding and the graduate job market.
The UK has avoided the OECD's PISA financial literacy test since 2012. As the government explores joining in 2029, experts argue participation is vital for evidence-based policy, productivity, and inclusion.
Mark Moran survived a cardiac arrest thanks to friend's CPR, a first responder, and the what3words app. His story highlights the vital importance of emergency preparedness.
Newly released archives reveal how Tony Blair's key advisers agonised over his ill-fated 2000 Women's Institute speech, which led to heckling and slow hand-claps. Discover the inside story.
Cambridge researchers create a replica human womb lining, successfully implanting early-stage embryos. This breakthrough could transform our understanding of early pregnancy and miscarriage.
Aseel Mousa, one of fewer than 100 Gazan students to reach the UK, reflects on studying in Leicester while her homeland is devastated. Read her powerful account of survival, guilt, and shattered dreams.
A new government strategy will see pupils as young as 11 sent on behaviour courses covering deepfakes and online abuse. Critics question the long-term funding.
A new UK government report finds a third of citizens use AI like ChatGPT for emotional support, raising safety concerns. Discover the findings and risks.
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships and consent as part of a £20m government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
The UK government has agreed to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme. British students and staff will be eligible to participate from January 2027. Share your views and experiences.
The UK government has secured a deal to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ scheme from 2027, fulfilling a Labour pledge. Up to 100,000 people could benefit, reviving study and work opportunities across Europe.
The UK government announces it will re-enter the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange scheme in 2027, a move hailed by pro-EU parties as a step to fix Brexit's damage. Read the full story.
As the US Justice Department changes its civil rights priorities under Trump, investigations into school seclusion and restraint stall, leaving disabled and minority children vulnerable. Read the full investigation.
Tributes pour in for John Sutter, the visionary founding head of King's College London Mathematics School, who has died aged 59. Discover his legacy in maths education.
Utah Valley University appoints conservative activist Charlie Kirk as its new president, sparking debate over academic freedom and political influence in higher education.
The US Institute of Peace building now bears Donald Trump's name, a move labelled 'insult to injury' as a court fight over control of the thinktank continues. Read the full story.
A landmark report mandates critical thinking and liberal arts modules for all UK university students from 2026, aiming to combat misinformation. Discover the new skills framework.
The UK is negotiating to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme by 2027. A deal could be finalised by January, marking a key step in improving post-Brexit relations with Europe. Read the latest.
A campaign group urges the Education Secretary to let schools pilot a four-day week for teachers to boost recruitment and wellbeing. Read the latest on the debate.
A major survey reveals business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since April 2020 following the recent Budget, with investment and hiring intentions in sharp decline. Read the full analysis.
Advocacy group calls for pilot of a four-day teaching week to tackle burnout and recruitment crisis. Could a shorter week improve teacher wellbeing and student outcomes?