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Top UK university graduates owe the most in student loans
Graduates of Britain’s top universities have the highest debt on the most contentious student loan plan, sparking new claims of a “tax on...
Growing number of GCSE students failing English and maths resits
Almost a quarter of GCSE entries in maths and English are resits, with outcomes worsening for pupils retaking their exams, according to...
Savannah twins headed to New York red carpet after landing roles in new Netflix film
Two 9-year-old brothers from Savannah are getting ready for a major Hollywood moment. Matan and Eitan Friedman are headed to New York. On Monday, they're set to attend a red carpet event for Netflix's upcoming film, "Don't Say Good Luck." Sign up for our Newsletters The twins spent three months in New Jersey last year filming the coming-of-age dramedy, which stars Sunny Sandler, the daughter of actor Adam Sandler. Adam Sandler and his wife, Jackie Sandler, served as producers on the project.
Andy Burnham grabs the narrative in first fortnight of power
In a community centre in Sheffield, Andy Burnham reflected on his first two weeks as prime minister.
Andy Burnham aims to cut welfare bill by getting young people into work
Andy Burnham is preparing to tell schools to tailor their curriculum to the needs of local employers as he pushes to get more young...
Why is England unable to fix social care?
Department of Health officials are drawing up options to reform England’s social care system that range from a cap on costs to an...
The UK’s biggest university is a private company
In a nondescript building just off the A40 highway in the outer suburbs of London lies the centre of the fastest growing, and most...
Axing UK science department risks slower policymaking, say tech leaders
Andy Burnham’s decision to axe the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has sparked alarm among UK tech leaders, who...
Six things we learnt from Andy Burnham’s choices for his top team
Andy Burnham has appointed a record number of women to his cabinet in a reshuffle that stretched late into Monday evening, with ministers...
Andy Burnham’s first speech as PM: what he said and what he meant
Andy Burnham spoke for less than seven minutes outside Number 10 on Monday in a speech that sought to set the tone of his premiership...
Andy Burnham plans beefed-up control centre in Downing Street
Andy Burnham will enter Downing Street with a plan to turn Number 10 into a beefed-up control centre as Britain’s seventh prime minister...
Burnham takes Labour reins as focus shifts to delivering on vision
Senior Labour figures introducing Andy Burnham on stage at the Trades Union Congress headquarters on Friday were quick to acknowledge the...
Savannah Technical College unveils new mascot
Savannah Technical College unveils new mascot
What did Keir Starmer actually achieve?
In his two years as UK prime minister, arguably Sir Keir Starmer’s biggest political decision was one he insisted that he did not have to...
Shabana Mahmood set to be named UK chancellor by Andy Burnham
Shabana Mahmood, home secretary, is set to become Britain’s next chancellor, according to three people briefed on the thinking of Andy...
Andy Burnham wants Britain to build council houses. Is there a catch?
Andy Burnham has argued that Britain is in a “housing trap”, and promised the “biggest council housebuilding programme since the postwar...
Ministers look at restricting cash payments as disability benefits bill soars
Ministers are looking at restricting cash payments for the UK’s main disability benefit after the number of claimants doubled since the...
Angela Rayner left on sidelines of Burnham’s march to Number 10
Angela Rayner has argued that her work in government will allow Andy Burnham to “get cracking” on devolution as she attempts to reverse...
English cricket thrown into uncertainty by Ben Stokes’ chaotic exit
One of the most thrilling eras in English cricket came to an ignominious end on Monday when Ben Stokes left the field for the final time...
This town received a £96mn post-Brexit makeover. It voted Reform anyway
Hartlepool town centre has slowly been getting a facelift.
The 10 headaches Starmer is handing to Burnham
Andy Burnham was clear that his election as MP for Makerfield was an “instruction that things had to change”.
Draw your own chart game: how well do you know Brexit?
Soon after the Brexit referendum in 2016, many voters never wished to hear about the subject again.
Labour MPs celebrate as Burnham returns to Westminster
Andy Burnham could not conceal an ear-to-ear grin as he stepped forward to be sworn into parliament on Monday as Labour’s newest MP — and...
Why does Britain keep changing prime ministers?
Britain will soon have its seventh prime minister in 10 years.
What Andy Burnham’s Westminster past reveals about him
As the Andy Burnham insurgency prepares to hit London, focus has started to shift to a phase of his life that the “King of the North”...
Starmer under growing pressure to quit after Burnham’s by-election victory
Sir Keir Starmer faced a growing cabinet mutiny on Friday and renewed calls to quit, after Andy Burnham’s momentous victory in the...
Chinese universities gain ground on UK and US in global rankings
Chinese universities are catching up with UK and US institutions whose competitive edge is being eroded by crackdowns on international...
UK examines steps to stop children circumventing social media ban
Ministers are considering putting age limits on virtual private networks to stop children circumventing the forthcoming social media ban,...
The UK universities that require no qualifications to enrol
One in 12 UK-based undergraduates starting a full-time degree has no formal qualifications, rising to more than half in some...
UK’s Ajax armoured vehicles set for £250mn funding boost despite delays
The government is set to divert an extra £250mn to the British Army’s beleaguered Ajax armoured fighting vehicles over the next four...
Gulfstream welcomes more than 60 high school graduates as full-time apprentices
More than 60 high school graduates are beginning their careers with Gulfstream Aerospace as full-time apprentices, marking a significant expansion of the company's workforce development efforts. The graduates come from 20 high schools across eight counties in Georgia and South Carolina. They are the second class to join Gulfstream's apprenticeship program, which provides on-the-job training and allows students to enter a skilled trade immediately after graduation.
Parents force Starmer into embracing social media ban
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a social media ban for children after pressure from parents caused him to reverse his original...
Private schools in England lose 20,000 pupils in first full year of VAT on fees
Private school pupil numbers in England fell by more than 20,000 in the first full year after the government imposed VAT on school fees,...
Eight things we learnt from the latest Mandelson files
A fresh avalanche of correspondence related to Lord Peter Mandelson contains fascinating nuggets about his appointment as US ambassador...
Mandelson files expose criticism of Starmer’s ‘advance/buckle’ premiership
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Sir Keir Starmer’s authority has suffered another serious blow after criticisms of his “advance/buckle” premiership and lack of growth...
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Top health official held shares in key children’s home operator
The UK health department’s top official was a shareholder at a private equity-owned children’s care home business, which imposed sharp...
Birthday celebration honors Bluffton's woman's legacy while raising support for victims of violence
Family, friends and community members gathered Friday in Bluffton to celebrate what would have been Jillian Angner's 28th birthday while raising money to help families impacted by violence. The event served as both a birthday party in Angner's honor and a fundraiser for Jillian's Love Lives On, an organization created to support victims and families facing the aftermath of violent crimes.
UK risks ‘lost generation’ without more jobs for young people
UK ministers risk creating a “lost generation” unless employers are given more incentives to take on young people, and public services...
Student loan system acts as ‘tax on ambition’, graduates tell MPs
Graduates have vented widespread frustration with the student loan system in England and Wales, telling MPs that repayments were far more...
UK universities cut jobs, research and teaching amid squeeze in overseas students
Rising numbers of UK universities are laying off staff and cutting research and teaching, according to a survey that points to the impact...
How England’s vulnerable children became a gold mine for investors
Macie was 14 when she was sent to a children’s home. On arrival, staff told her she was allowed outside for only 15 minutes a day.
The Peckham shopping centre in the middle of Britain’s fight to build new homes
With its vending carts and dilapidated discount storefronts, the 1980s Aylesham shopping centre in Peckham is a relic of the past.
NHS plans to scale back recruitment drive and use AI to avoid ‘financial ruin’
The NHS is proposing to cut back recruitment to avoid “financial ruin” and instead use AI to help doctors treat patients.
Too many young people pushed towards university, says UK government adviser
Too many young people are being pushed towards university rather than technical education, leaving tens of thousands of recent graduates...
Labour leadership battle threatens to reopen Brexit wounds
When Sir Keir Starmer won the leadership of the Labour Party six years ago, one subject became taboo for public discussion: Brexit.
UK government will ‘grind to a halt’ amid leadership race, say ministers
Parts of the UK government are at risk of paralysis, ministers and senior civil servants have warned, as the growing likelihood of a...
Starmer braces for leadership challenge by Burnham
Sir Keir Starmer is facing an agonising and protracted leadership crisis after Andy Burnham, Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, was...
Angela Rayner: powerbroker or future prime minister?
Angela Rayner has been dragged through the mud and emerged squeaky clean with just a few bruises to show for it: she completed a Tough...
Wes Streeting: the confident performer with a mixed record of reform
Wes Streeting’s admirers have long seen him as the British government’s best communicator, injecting energy and clarity into an...
What was in the King’s Speech?
Sir Keir Starmer promised to “move with greater urgency” as he unveiled a legislative platform that he hopes will help him hold off...
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