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13th July 2026 Schools across the United Kingdom are struggling to protect pupils and staff as extreme summer temperatures expose the limitations of buildings that were not designed for prolonged heat. During the recent UK school heatwave, temperatures in some classrooms reportedly climbed above 40°C, leaving pupils and teachers experiencing…

10th July 2026 Three people have been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged financial crimes involving the University of Greater Manchester, formerly known as the University of Bolton. The inquiry includes allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering linked to more than £1 million in suspected financial irregularities….

18th June 2026 St Helen’s School in Northwood has achieved the prestigious Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS), in recognition of its outstanding commitment to promoting emotional wellbeing and mental health across its entire school community. The award reflects a sustained, whole-school approach to wellbeing, encompassing pupils, staff, and parents, and…

18th June 2026 St Helen’s School in Northwood has achieved the prestigious Wellbeing Award for Schools (WAS), in recognition of its outstanding commitment to promoting emotional wellbeing and mental health across its entire school community. The award reflects a sustained, whole-school approach to wellbeing, encompassing pupils, staff, and parents, and…

A major new US School Phone Ban study has found that strict mobile phone restrictions in schools have little measurable impact on student academic performance, attendance, or online bullying. The findings challenge growing support for tougher phone policies in schools across countries such as the United Kingdom and the United…

Australia’s immigration system is under scrutiny as rising visa charges and rejection rates bring attention to the growing revenue generated from international students. The issue of Australia student visa fees has become a focal point after new data revealed that the government earned millions from unsuccessful applicants. In March alone,…

In a significant legal development, the Sussex free speech case ruling has overturned a £585,000 fine imposed on the University of Sussex by England’s higher education regulator, the Office for Students. The High Court decision has raised serious questions about regulatory fairness and the interpretation of academic freedom in UK…

Millions of graduates in England and Wales are set to receive temporary financial relief as the government introduces a student loan interest cap of 6% from September. The move comes amid growing concerns that rising inflation, partly driven by tensions in the Middle East, could push student debt costs even…

A new report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has raised serious concerns about the growing UK University Financial Risks facing institutions across England. According to the thinktank, several universities are taking excessive financial risks that could threaten not only their own survival but also the stability of the…

The Trump administration has announced a sweeping overhaul of the United States’ student visa system by imposing a four-year limit on the stay of most international students. The new US Student Visa Rule replaces the long-standing “duration of status” policy, under which students could remain in the country for the…