UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Youth Literacy
With reading for pleasure at a 20-year low, a new UK-wide initiative for 2026 aims to distribute 72,000 books and reignite a love of stories, starting with art. Discover how.
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Guardian Foundation names Rosie Parkyn as new executive director
The Guardian Foundation appoints media freedom expert Rosie Parkyn as its new executive director. She will lead the charity's mission to combat misinformation and promote press freedom globally. Discover more about her vision.
UK urged to end 12-year financial literacy test boycott
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.
Can youth club revival help the 'anxious generation'?
Journalist Emma Warren explores the devastating impact of austerity on UK youth centres and asks if a new government strategy can save them. Discover the hidden history and vital role of youth workers.
NYO's Shimmer Tour Opens at London's Barbican Hall
The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain launched its 2026 Shimmer tour at the Barbican with a bracing programme of Debussy, Ravel, and contemporary works. Discover the highlights.
UK Launches National Year of Reading 2026 to Boost Child Literacy
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
Creative Tactics to Get Kids Reading in 2025
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are using AI storytelling, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to reignite a love for books. Discover their innovative strategies.
Systemic change needed to foster boys' love of reading
Education experts argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literature in schools to develop well-rounded young men and combat toxic masculinity.
Lee Child Thrillers Added to UK School Curriculum
Bestselling Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child are being introduced to the UK school curriculum to boost literacy among reluctant readers. Discover how this move aims to engage students.
Stopping 'WhatsApp Aunties' falling for AI fake news
A journalist's own experience with AI-generated content reveals how to sensitively help diaspora elders navigate online misinformation. Learn key strategies for crucial family conversations.
Fry's 'Pleasure List' Aims to Entice Reluctant Readers
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches a national book recommendation drive to reverse the worrying drop in reading for pleasure in the UK. Join the campaign and submit your unputdownable reads.
Authors Call for Automatic Library Cards for UK Babies
Richard Osman, Kate Mosse and Philip Pullman back a radical plan to give every newborn a library card. The initiative aims to boost literacy and tackle inequality from birth. Read more.
Youth Job Scheme 'Self-Defeating' Amid Zero-Hours Crackdown
A new £820m scheme for young unemployed faces criticism for contradicting policies that restrict flexible work. Experts warn it masks a shrinking opportunity landscape.
One in Nine UK Teens Approached by Criminals
A major UK survey finds one in nine 13-17 year olds asked to handle drugs, weapons or money. Over 120,000 teens accepted, revealing a hidden crisis of child criminal exploitation.
Milburn launches review into UK's youth inactivity crisis
Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn launches a major review into rising inactivity among Britain's young people, promising 'uncomfortable truths' and 'radical change' to tackle the issue. Read the full story.
AI chatbots no substitute for teen mental health care, warn experts
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
Coroner's 15 adverse findings after Indigenous teen's death in custody
A West Australian coroner has delivered 15 adverse findings over the death of Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd in Unit 18, calling for its closure and a system-wide inquiry. Read the full report.
Young people risk benefits in new £820m work scheme
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
350,000 new training places for young unemployed
The UK government is offering 350,000 training and job opportunities to young people on Universal Credit, with potential benefit sanctions for non-engagement. This aims to tackle the near-million youth 'Neet' crisis.
Youth on benefits face sanctions in new work scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
UK pushes for two-year EU youth mobility scheme by 2026
UK ministers are negotiating a time-limited youth mobility scheme with the EU, aiming for a deal by 2026. The plan would allow tens of thousands of young Britons and Europeans to live and work abroad.
Teens Investigated for Setting Homeless Man's Hair on Fire
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
English Children's Activity Rises, But Gaps Remain
Sport England's survey reveals a record 3.6 million children are active for 60+ minutes daily, yet inequalities persist. Discover the data and the government's new £400m plan.
Unemployment Rises Every Month Under Labour
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
County Lines: A Decade of Destroyed Young Lives
A decade after 'county lines' drug dealing was identified, a new Sky News podcast reveals the devastating impact on exploited children like Lucy, who was stabbed at 13. Listen now.
40% of UK Teens Report Abuse in Intimate Relationships
A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.
NAPLAN 2025: Australia's Highest Achieving Schools Named
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting the schools with top scores in literacy and numeracy. Discover the national trends and which institutions are leading the way.
London Bakery Shapes Next Generation of Chefs
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
Arsenal win race to sign Ecuadorian teen twins
Arsenal have agreed a deal in principle to sign 16-year-old Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente Del Valle, the club that produced Piero Hincapie and Moises Caicedo.
Victoria Police Can Now Search Children Without Warrant
Victoria Police have been granted controversial new powers to search children as young as 14 without a warrant. Critics warn it risks criminalising vulnerable youth.
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