Results day: Proportion of students getting top A-level grades rises for third year in a row

14 Aug 2026
Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their A-level, T-level and vocational results, with the proportion achieving top A-level grades increasing for the third consecutive year. Some 28.5% of entries were…

Germany: significant rise in number of right-wing extremists

02 Jul 2026
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says that right-wing extremism continues to pose the greatest threat to the country’s democratic order, and has reported a significant rise in the number of identified extremists during the…

Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s

18 Jun 2026
Keir Starmer has announced a major overhaul of online safety rules, including a ban on social media access for under-16s from spring 2027. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X…

Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'

29 May 2026
A major new report has warned that Britain risks creating a ‘lost generation’ as opportunities for young people continue to decline. Former minister Alan Milburn said that education, welfare, and healthcare systems are…

New survey challenges suggestion of Christian revival in the UK

21 May 2026
Fresh research has challenged claims of a major Christian revival in Britain, suggesting that church attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels and showing little evidence of significant growth among younger generations. The latest British…

MPs call for tougher regulations on sunbed use

14 May 2026
A cross-party group of MPs has called for tougher action on sunbeds, including banning advertisements and requiring stronger health warnings about skin cancer risks in tanning salons. Their report warned that most skin…

Poll reflects 'quiet revival' as more young people embrace belief in God

21 Aug 2025
A new YouGov survey has revealed a marked increase in young adults believing in God, signalling what many church leaders describe as a ‘quiet revival’. Among 18- to 24-year-olds, 37% now affirm belief…

Government cannot boost economic growth ‘until mental health crisis tackled’

06 Feb 2025
Experts warn that the Government cannot boost economic growth without addressing the mental health crisis affecting young people. A coalition of four mental health organisations has called for urgent action, rejecting claims that…

Bishop calls for healthier living with smartphones

12 Dec 2024
Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford, has urged smartphone-free schools to promote healthier lifestyles for young people. Speaking in the House of Lords, he highlighted efforts by his diocese, which oversees 285 church schools,…

’Brexit reset’ at Labour party conference

26 Sep 2024
Brexit has quietly resurfaced at the Labour Party conference, with Keir Starmer’s 'Brexit reset' plans taking centre stage. EU officials, alongside representatives from key European nations like Germany and France, have attended to…
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