Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, US officials say
Officials announced the outbreak after documenting more than three dozen cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. On Friday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the agency was aware of at least 55 cases…
Read more
GCSE success for Bracknell and Wokingham College students
English achieved 4.7% above the national average. Maths achieved 1.7% above the national average. Many of the college’s GCSE students are learners who have resat maths, English or both to continue in education or…
Read more
We would like to hear from young people in England who didn’t pass English and/or Maths GCSE
The new preparatory level 1 qualifications - one level below GCSEs - will "give students the essential knowledge and skills before they resit English or maths GCSE," in an effort to "end the resit treadmill", the…
Read more
New Mexico to continue funding gender-affirming care for minors after federal cuts
On 13 August, the Trump administration finalized a rule – set to go into effect on 13 October – that will end funding for gender-affirming care through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (Chip). New…
Read more
After 100 days of the deadliest Ebola outbreak, it can be stopped. Here’s how | Jean Kaseya and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
In Bunia, we have met dozens of community representatives: survivors, women, young people, local organisations, health workers and leaders from affected areas. Their message was direct: involve us. We know our…
Read more
learndirect Learners Defy National Trend with Standout 2026 GCSE and A-Level Results
Its learners achieved a 92.8% GCSE pass rate, secured the organisation’s first ever Grade 9, and outperformed national post-16 grade distributions at every band, all while national pass rates for post-16 learners fell…
Read more
GCSE success for Reading College and University Centre students
Many of the college’s GCSE students are learners who have resat maths, English or both to continue in education or progress their careers. This includes mature students who need these GCSEs to progress in the workplace…
Read more
Social media goes into overdrive with Lindsay Clancy conspiracy theories
Amateur sleuths and armchair psychologists have been creating content throughout the several weeks of the trial, pointing out perceived discrepancies in evidence. They've pointed to Clancy's last recorded heart rate and…
Read more
PfP Thrive launches free trades programme for women
The BuildHer programme, designed for women living in social housing across Derby, will provide hands-on trade experiences, mentoring from women already working in the industry, free work experience and a chance to…
Read more
WMCA renews contract with iMeta to equip workers with in-demand tech skills
The agreement covers five comprehensive courses and follows the recent renewal of iMeta’s Skills Boot Camp contract with the combined authority. Mayor Richard Parker has committed to establishing the West Midlands as the…
Read more