Education

Newsround: Five Decades of News for the Next Generation London, 24 February 2026 – As the BBC continues to evolve its children’s programming, Newsround remains a cornerstone of the CBBC schedule. Originally launched as an experiment in 1972, the programme has transitioned from a single television bulletin into a multi-platform digital service. Today, it serves […]

The Gen Z Shift: Skilled Trades and Workplace Evolution in 2026 London, 22 February 2026 – As Generation Z continues to solidify its influence on the global economy, new data reveals a significant pivot in career aspirations and workplace expectations. Moving away from traditional white-collar paths, a growing majority of this cohort is now prioritising

Government to Unveil Sweeping Schools White Paper to Halve Attainment Gap London, 22 February 2026 – The British government is prepared to publish a landmark Schools White Paper on Monday, 23 February, outlining a comprehensive “blueprint for opportunity” aimed at radical reform of the English education system. The document, which has seen several key details

UCL Settles Landmark Student Group Claim as 36 More Universities Face Legal Action London, 16 February 2026 – A significant shift in the landscape of higher education litigation has occurred this week following a confidential settlement between University College London (UCL) and a large cohort of its former and current students. The settlement, announced on

Government Clarifies Childcare Fee Rules Amid National Expansion London, 15 February 2026 – The Department for Education has issued urgent clarifications regarding “hidden” childcare costs as the UK government continues its phased expansion of funded hours. With the February half-term currently underway, officials have moved to prevent providers from imposing mandatory top-up fees on parents

Wuthering Heights: Critics Divided as Emerald Fennell’s Bold Adaptation Hits Cinemas London, 11 February 2026 – The literary world and cinema-goers alike are locked in a heated debate this week following the premiere of Emerald Fennell’s reinvention of Wuthering Heights. Starring Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, the film has sparked

Search Intensifies for Nancy Guthrie Following Alleged Abduction London, 10 February 2026 – The international community and law enforcement agencies are closely monitoring the developing situation in Tucson, Arizona, where the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has entered its second week. Mrs Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen

Lord of the Flies: BBC Adaptation Debuts to Critical Acclaim London, 7 February 2026 – The first-ever television adaptation of William Golding’s seminal 1954 novel, Lord of the Flies, has premiered on the BBC, drawing immediate praise for its visceral and haunting portrayal of societal collapse. Written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden,

Kylie Minogue’s Tension Tour 2025: A Look Back at the UK’s Pop Phenomenon London, 24 January 2026 – Kylie Minogue’s Tension Tour 2025 was more than a concert series; it was a cultural reset. The pop icon’s first major world tour in over a decade concluded last August, but its impact on British audiences remains

Emmylou Harris Announces Final European Farewell Tour for 2026 LONDON, 24 January 2026 – Emmylou Harris, the fourteen-time Grammy Award winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, has announced a limited series of European concerts that will serve as her final tour of the continent. Dubbed a “farewell tour,” the intimate evenings of song