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Strike dates announced at Robert Gordon University

2nd April 2025
The EIS says an initial day of action has been set for 15 April, with more in May and September.

History of school dinners celebrated at exhibition

2nd April 2025
Anyone for semolina, sponge pudding and turkey twizzlers?

The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side

2nd April 2025
Pronatalists have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time, the evangelising of some members of this controversial fringe group has reached new levels.

The influencers who want America to procreate faster - and believe the White House is on their side

2nd April 2025
This fringe group have long courted controversy - but since Trump was sworn in for the second time earlier this year, their evangelising has reached a new level

University staff to strike over 'drastic' cuts

1st April 2025
The University and College Union says up to 1,000 jobs will be put at risk by planned cutbacks.

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears

1st April 2025
Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".

Thousands paid in compensation for school assaults

1st April 2025
A BBC investigation reveals how staff received damages for assaults at school.

Talent leaving for England due to scheme, unis say

1st April 2025
Critics say the Seren scheme focuses too much on Oxbridge and takes money and talent away from Wales.

Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises

1st April 2025
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

31st March 2025
'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

Being a carer and mother is 'a tough journey'

30th March 2025
Reagan says having a child with disabilities can be "a lonely place" and hopes to help others.

Being a carer and mother is 'a tough journey'

30th March 2025
Reagan says having a child with disabilities can be "a lonely place" and hopes to help others.

'I drove 6,800 miles to university'

30th March 2025
Yukun Tao says his adventure has motivated others as he prepares to drive back later this year.

'I drove 6,800 miles to university'

30th March 2025
Yukun Tao says his adventure has motivated others as he prepares to drive back later this year.

The seven bills going up this week

30th March 2025
A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".

'She took him and his money': How a granddaughter cut off her grandfather from his family

29th March 2025
A man with dementia was persuaded by his granddaughter to give her financial control of his affairs.

Students want free-speech clarity but universities fear catch-22

29th March 2025
Clearer advice is needed on how to make campuses inclusive without falling foul of free speech regulations, the National Union of students has said.

Special needs schools way over capacity in England

27th March 2025
There were 8,000 more secondary pupils in special schools than places in 2023-24, official figures show.

Social media ban not practical or effective, teens say

27th March 2025
The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.

Next free speech fine may cost millions, universities told

26th March 2025
The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.

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