The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told social media bosses “things cannot go on like this” in a meeting at Downing Street discussing children’s safety online. Executives from Meta,...
Parents receiving offers for primary places in England are being reminded to help ensure their children are fully ready for school by September. The government wants 75% of children to...
Nine universities have begun legal action against the government in a row over students being asked to repay loans as soon as possible. About 22,000 students in England are caught...
At an overseas education consultancy in the Indian capital, Delhi, students sit with their parents, flipping through brochures from universities in Italy, Germany and Australia. But one destination, once the...
Deep-fried food will be banned and high-sugar items restricted in schools in England under new plans to “overhaul” school dinners. Under the government’s proposals, fruit will replace “sugar-laden treats” for...
A felt‑tip sign taped to the door of a private room announces “GIRLS ONLY”, “Boy’s don’t Eneter!” [sic], and, by way of a cheeky flourish, “don’t worry boys!”. The sign...
Recently the UK government announced new guidance which states children under the age of five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day, while under-twos should not...
Interest on some student loans in England will be capped at 6% in the 2026-27 academic year. Students and graduates in England have different loan plans depending on when and...
More than 20,000 students have been told they were given maintenance loans and grants in error and now face demands to pay the money back. The students, who are all...
Interest on some student loans in England will be capped at 6% in the next academic year. The government said the cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loans aimed to...