Teenagers in England will be offered new vocational GCSEs as part of government efforts to strengthen technical education and reduce youth unemployment. From September 2029, 14-year-olds will be able to study nationally recognised…

A government-commissioned review has branded the death rate among young care leavers in England a 'national tragedy’, finding that those who leave the care system have a death rate around four times higher…

The Government is introducing a new foundation qualification in English and maths for young people who do not achieve a grade four in their GCSEs. Education secretary Lucy Powell said almost a third…

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’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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…