Dance Access in UK Schools: A Vital Fight for Arts
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London councils allowed large council tax rises from 2026
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
MP: Litigation funding risks profits before justice
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
Croydon gains £120m in Fair Funding review
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
Schools to teach healthy relationships to tackle misogyny
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.
Council Tax Set to Rise as New Funding Formula Unveiled
A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
UK rejoins Erasmus+ student exchange scheme from 2027
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.
UK Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
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.
John Sutter, Head of King's College Maths School, Dies at 59
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.
UK schools overpay on Amazon supplies, report claims
A new report alleges UK public bodies are losing millions on basic supplies due to Amazon's dynamic pricing contracts. Could your local school be affected?
Ministers face £6bn Send funding hole questions
Government faces pressure to explain how £6bn special educational needs funding gap will be covered. Education secretary insists reforms aim to help families, not save money.
Labour's £2bn Budget Boost for Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
£20bn Send funding timebomb hits education department
Rachel Reeves transfers Send funding responsibility to DfE, facing £20bn deficit. OBR warns of 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools without reforms. Read the full analysis.
£5,500 Student Debt Relief Plan for Australians
Labour government introduces legislation to wipe 20% from student loans and raise repayment threshold. Discover how this cost-of-living measure affects millions.
Richmond Council drops legal challenge over funding
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
24 English universities at risk of market exit within year
MPs learn 50 higher education providers face market exit risk, with 24 institutions potentially stopping degrees within 12 months. Smaller colleges most vulnerable.
Liberal Arts Education Needs Market-Oriented Reform
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market demands and abandon claims of exclusive critical thinking cultivation. Discover why reform is essential for survival.
Special needs services face collapse in England
England's special educational needs services are at breaking point as demand surges. Experts warn proper funding and transparency are urgently needed to protect vulnerable children's rights.
Keeps Secures £1.2M Funding from Investor Rush
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
Greek Teachers to Train in AI Amid Student Fears
Greece launches pioneering AI education programme with OpenAI, training teachers in ChatGPT while students voice soul-searching concerns about machine learning in classrooms.
Obituary: Education Pioneer Chris Robertson MBE
Remembering Chris Robertson MBE, a titan of UK teacher education who championed every child's right to the best opportunities. Her legacy transformed early years training.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
London schools repay £653k after postcode error
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
Trump Administration Dismantles Education Department
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon oversees agency's dissolution as staff describe plummeting morale and chaotic transfers of key programmes. Read the full investigation.
Scotland Proposes Four-Day School Teaching Weeks
Scotland's Education Secretary outlines plans for a four-day teaching week and flexible school hours. Discover how this aims to support teachers and improve pupil outcomes.
Texas Schools in Ten Commandments Legal Clash
Texas schools face constitutional crisis as federal and state courts clash over mandatory Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
Council funding shake-up boosts North and Midlands
Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.
Students protest AI-generated teaching at Staffordshire Uni
Students at the University of Staffordshire feel 'robbed' after discovering their digital careers course is largely taught by AI. A video shows a student confronting his lecturer. Read the full story.
Students fight AI-generated university course
University of Staffordshire students feel 'robbed' after discovering their career-change course was largely taught by AI. Read their story and the university's response.
Teachers Track ICE to Protect Immigrant Students
San Diego educators conduct dawn patrols to monitor ICE activity near schools, protecting students' right to education despite rising immigration arrests and fear in mixed-status families.
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