Counting the Real Cost of Student Debt

A new analysis reveals the hidden long-term costs of student debt, impacting graduates' finances for decades. Experts warn of broader economic consequences.

Gladys West: The Hidden Figure Behind GPS

A tribute to Gladys West, the mathematician whose pioneering work in satellite geodesy laid the essential groundwork for the development of the modern Global Positioning System (GPS).

Paul Ayris: Open Science Pioneer Dies at 68

Paul Ayris, influential university library leader and open science advocate, has died aged 68. He transformed UCL's library services and founded the UK's first fully open access university press.

Cartoon Satirises School Smartphone Ban

A new cartoon by Stephen Collins humorously critiques the UK government's proposed ban on smartphones in schools, highlighting the debate over technology in education.

Send Crisis: 80% Councils Face Bankruptcy

English local authorities warn that rising special educational needs costs will bankrupt eight in ten councils without government intervention. Send deficits projected to reach £14bn by 2028.

Teen Arrested After Teacher Assault at Milford Haven School

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault on a teacher at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Pembrokeshire. Police confirm the teacher sustained non-stabbing injuries and received medical treatment.

Boy, 15, Arrested for Attempted Murder of Teacher

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teacher was assaulted at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Wales, prompting a lockdown that has since been lifted.

Young Victims Lose Trust in Justice System

A government consultation on the Victims' Code reveals young people lack trust in the justice system, with many feeling unheard after crimes like domestic abuse and sexual violence.

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