The VAT on private school fees is disproportionately impacting London families. High property values exclude them from means-tested bursaries, forcing many to consider remortgaging or pulling children out. Discover the financial solutions emerging.
An 11-year-old girl at Smestow Academy made a shocking discovery of a man's body during PE. Police are investigating the unexplained death. Read the full story.
Plan your February 2026 half term in London. Get the official school holiday dates and discover top family activities, from the Young V&A's Aardman exhibition to the Southbank Centre's Imagine Festival.
The new 'Vibrance' light and sound festival will illuminate five iconic City of London locations on January 29 & 30. Discover free installations and performances.
A brand-new free festival, Vibrance, will light up the City of London's historic landmarks with projections, VR and live music on January 29-30. Discover the full programme.
Sunderland came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at the Stadium of Light, extending Oliver Glasner's winless run to 10 games. Read the full match report and analysis.
The BBC is set to produce programmes for release first on YouTube. The move aims to reach younger viewers but raises questions about the licence fee's future and commercial competition.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reintroduce VAT-free shopping for visitors, claiming it would increase public revenue and keep tourists in the capital longer. #London #Tourism #VAT
Uber faces a driver revolt as new contractual changes, designed to avoid a major VAT bill, spark fury. Drivers threaten to switch to rivals or protest. Uber insists the move keeps fares low.
A visual roundup of Friday's global events: Rome tackles over-tourism, storms hit Europe, Gaza mourns, and Melbourne swelters. See the day's most powerful images.
Trinity School in Shirley, Croydon, has unveiled major expansion plans to welcome girls for the first time, aiming for 1,400 pupils by 2031. Read the full details.
Three schoolboys suffered potentially serious injuries after falling from a double-decker bus window on Bolton Road. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene.
A North London teacher has been banned from teaching for life after using his school's intranet to send sexual messages to a pupil. Read the full details of the case and the school's response.
Igor Thiago scored twice for Brentford in a commanding Premier League win over Sunderland, marred by Enzo Le Fée's failed panenka penalty. Read the full match report.
Staff at Woodfield School in Brent announce seven more strike days after rejecting an offer to cut hours. The NEU warns the trust over using agency staff during industrial action.
Malaki Conteh, 13, runs a thriving Caribbean food business in South London, funding his boarding school fees and making history as a cathedral chorister. Discover his inspiring journey.
Antoine Semenyo is set for a £65m move from Bournemouth to Manchester City. This huge fee, which barely raises an eyebrow in England, would be a record in most other leagues, underlining the Premier League's unique financial bubble. Read more on the econo
Antoine Semenyo's £65m move to Manchester City seems normal in England, but would be a record fee in most leagues. We analyse the Premier League's distorted transfer market and the striker bubble of 2025.
Uber has restructured its UK contracts to sidestep a new 20% VAT charge on fares outside London, a move that could impact millions in Treasury revenue. Discover the full story.
Private hire firms like Uber can no longer use a VAT loophole, a move hailed by black cab drivers but set to increase passenger costs in London. Discover the impact.
Londoners face higher Uber and Bolt fares as a new VAT rule comes into force, ending a tax scheme for ride-hailing apps. The move aims to level the playing field with black cabs.
China introduces a 13% VAT on contraceptives while exempting childcare services, aiming to reverse a declining population. Experts debate the policy's effectiveness and potential risks.
Phoenix Academy in White City seeks to build 307 homes, including 90 social rent, to fund a £40m upgrade. Residents voice concerns over the scale of the eight-storey proposal.
As Inglewood's school district faces multiple closures under state receivership, lifelong residents and teachers fight to save their community's heart. Discover the battle behind the glitz of LA's 'City of Champions'.
British holidaymakers must pay a €20 ETIAS authorisation for short trips to 30 European nations from 2027. Children under 18 and adults over 70 are exempt. Learn the details and full country list.
Music fans are demanding transparency after being charged a 'restoration fee' for concerts at brand-new venues. Discover how hidden charges add up and what's being done.
A growing number of UK schools are replacing traditional nativity plays with inclusive, mixed-faith festive performances. Discover how educators are reflecting 21st-century Britain's diversity.
Lucy Harrison of The Archer Academy named London's best headteacher after winning a prestigious teaching award. She pioneered a smartphone ban and flexible working for staff.
Meta is testing a new feature where users must pay to share links on Facebook. This could drastically reduce traffic to news sites and reshape online content. Read the full analysis.
A Florida middle school was placed on lockdown after AI surveillance flagged a student's clarinet as a weapon. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between school safety tech and false alarms.