39 h. ago Russia faces 'population wipe out' as bleak new data hints at ticking time bomb

Russia's population has been decimated by a plunging birth rate and the war in Ukraine - and new data suggests a demographic crisis is set to intensify in the coming years

Events

40 h. ago Wartorn Russia facing time bomb that could see population wipe out

In a major blow to Vladimir Putin, Russia is facing a declining birth rate with only 1.22 million births being recorded in 2024, the lowest number in the country since 1999

Events

53 h. ago Stressed parents claim school holidays are one of life's biggest challenges

Two-fifths of Brits tear their hair out juggling work and childcare, with starting a business, planning a wedding and preparing for a new baby believed to be less stressful

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer refuses to weigh in over Britain's declining birth rate as No10 says PM 'won't tell people how to live their lives'

A No10 spokesman insisted the PM would not 'tell people how to live their lives' despite one of his Cabinet ministers urging more young British women to have babies.

Politics

2 w. ago Livingston school crowned champions in Mitsubishi Electric ‘Pump It Up!’ Challenge

More than 850 third-year pupils from nine West Lothian’s secondary schools were tasked with devising innovative methods of using heat pumps to combat environmental issues, while showing an understanding of sustainable energy.

Politics

2 w. ago Breakthrough Scottish singer Calum Bowie brings more Glee to National Final in Edinburgh’s Usher Hall

Over the last 6 months primary schools across Scotland have been learning and performing Scottish star Calum Bowie’s songs ‘Love Lost’ and ‘Edge Of The World’ in the hope they can reach the National Final of the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge.

Sport

3 w. ago London drops nine places in global liveability index — and falls out of top 50

London has plummeted nine spots in the latest Global Liveability Index, dropping out of the world's top 50 most liveable cities as western European cities suffer from declining stability scores.

Politics

3 w. ago Use closed London schools to help tackle SEND crisis, urges Education Secretary

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson urges councils to ‘think creatively’ about how to use London’s old school buildings

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3 w. ago London's plummeting birth rate 'a challenge' amid school closures, says Education Secretary

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson urges councils to ‘think creatively’ about how to use London’s old school buildings

Politics

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire school highly commended for tartan design challenge

Keep Scotland Beautiful is celebrating the incredible impact of Eco-Schools over the past three decades.

Politics

4 w. ago Families file suit challenging Arkansas law that requires Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms

Seven families have filed a lawsuit challenging Arkansas' requirement that public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments

Society

last month Moment Jamie Oliver gets visibly emotional as he opens up about his struggles with disability in powerful speech

The British celebrity chef, 50, is fronting Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution, in which he explores the challenges and issues faced by thousands of school children.

Politics