Tag: United Kingdom

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English Schools at Risk: Hundreds Still Facing Crumbling Concrete

Hundreds of schools in England are still facing the risk of collapse due to crumbling concrete, as revealed by newly uncovered data. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) discovered that the Conservative government had wrongly...
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The Fascination with Tudors: Why Britain Can’t Let Go of Henry VIII

The TV adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall novels, The Mirror and the Light, premiered on BBC One and received glowing reviews. The fans had been eagerly waiting for the finale after an eight-year...
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Improving School Attendance Through Work Experience: Insights from Manchester Airport CEO

Ken O'Toole, the CEO of Manchester Airport Group, believes that in order to combat the rising rates of school absences, companies should provide work experience opportunities to children starting from a young age. He...
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End Exam Tunnel Vision: Phillipson Urges Schools to Prioritize Student Wellbeing

Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, emphasized the importance of prioritizing student well-being over academic success during a speech in Birmingham. She highlighted that while exam results are crucial for opening doors of opportunity, they...
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Treating Obesity-Related Illness in Young Children in England

Thousands of young children in England are being treated for health issues related to severe obesity, leading experts to warn of a growing public health crisis. Data from the NHS shows that 9.6% of...
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Prioritizing Help for Poorer Students: The Key to University Fee Hikes

The recent announcement of a tuition fee hike for English students has sparked concerns about the impact on poorer students. The financial crisis facing universities has led to the decision to raise fees in...