34 h. ago Dame Jilly Cooper: ‘Queen of the bonkbuster’ who wanted to write ‘happy books’

Born in Hornchurch, Essex, in 1937, Dame Jilly grew up in Yorkshire and attended the private Godolphin School in Salisbury.

Politics

36 h. ago MoD spends millions on private schools to avoid Welsh language

The allowance is for tuition fees up to a maximum £22,755 a year, or £7,585 per term, and is available to people MoD staff living and serving in parts of north Wales

Economics

3 d. ago ‘We’ve been inundated’: European private schools report surge in interest from wealthy British parents

VAT on school fees has led to a rise in overseas interest and even relocations as UK fees have jumped by as much as 22.6%Wealthy British parents are turning to boarding schools in continental Europe as rising private school fees push families to look for cheaper options abroad.German and Swiss institutions have reported rises in the number of queries from British parents who face higher fees at home, after the Labour government imposed 20% VAT on private education from January. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Oscar Piastri's private relationship with F1 WAG Lily Zneimer after meeting at boarding school

Oscar Piastri is in the driver's seat when it comes to being named Formula One world champion and he'll be cheered on through the final races of the season by his partner Lily Zneimer

Politics

3 d. ago A jet setting family, private school and work as a 'corporate trainer': Why the Left's new poster boy Zack Polanski isn't the working class hero he'd have you believe

The charismatic 42-year-old vegan is being feted as a sort 'Farage of the Left', who argues that the economy has been 'rigged' for the super-rich.

Economics

5 d. ago SNP branded 'snooty and elitist' over 20% colleges funding cut as John Swinney makes private school remark

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hit out at the Government’s record

Economics

8 d. ago Downfall of 'Kardashian of Cheshire' who fleeced millionaire clients over Hermes handbags

Entitled Jack Watkin, 26, is the son of millionaire parents and was educated at a private school in Cheshire but now he will be swapping his plush surroundings for a jail cell at HMP Altcourse

Politics

8 d. ago War erupts at one of Australia's top private schools after girls refuse to use bathroom over transgender decision: 'We got a bit uncomfortable'

A war has erupted at a top Australian private school.

Events

1 week ago The top plastic surgery procedures in each part of the US revealed

Liposuction was the most popular cosmetic surgery in the US in 2025, data shows

Politics

1 week ago Government consulting on cutting Ofsted inspection subsidy for private schools

Fees for some private schools could increase by more than £1,000 a year over the next five years.

Politics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live: London stocks to beat small retreat after mining surge, Babcock and Halma report

FTSE 100 Live: London stocks to beat small retreat after mining surge, Babcock and Halma report  Proactive financial news

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1 week ago Low birthrates in England could lead to ‘closure of 800 primary schools by 2029’

Primary pupil numbers could fall by 4% over next five years leading to reduction of 162,000 pupils, study findsDeclining numbers of children across England could lead to the equivalent of 800 primary schools falling empty or being closed by the end of the decade, according to research by a thinktank.The national decline in pupils at state primary schools is mainly driven by low birthrates but is magnified in London by increasing numbers of people moving out of the capital or leaving the state system to move abroad or send their children to private schools, according to the Education Policy Institute. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Officials reportedly identify Dallas Ice facility shooter; DHS corrects death toll down to one person killed – live

Joshua Jahn killed one detainee and severely injured two other before taking his own life, NBC News reports, as JD Vance blames Democrats for surge in political violenceFull report – Three people shot at Texas Ice buildingTexas Ice facility shooting: what we know so far about deadly attackThe Kremlin on Wednesday brushed off a comment by US president Donald Trump describing Russia as a “paper tiger”, and said president Vladimir Putin valued his efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was a bear, not a tiger, and “there is no such thing as a paper bear”. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Prince Harry won't send son Archie to Eton after his own 'hurtful' experiences there

The Duke of Sussex has spoken about his own struggles at the prestigious private school in the past

Politics

2 w. ago Phillipson launches fresh attack on private schools: Education Secretary set to charge institutions three times more for Ofsted inspection in Labour's latest raid of independent sector

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will take an axe to the discount private institutions currently enjoy for visits by the schools watchdog.

Events

2 w. ago Private schools face Ofsted inspection cost hike as Phillipson to axe subsidies

The Education Secretary’s allies said it is ‘unfair’ that taxpayers whose children go to state schools are bankrolling the costs of private schools.

Events

2 w. ago Preschool teacher fired after she was filmed tying up a toddler in classroom

A Virginia preschool teacher's assistant was fired after she was allegedly caught tying up a toddler in the classroom of a private school.

Events

2 w. ago The appalling, spoilt behaviour of private school children makes me so glad mine went to state school

I used to feel guilty that four of my five children aren't privately educated. I was myself, and I felt that in some way I had let them down.

Politics

3 w. ago Affirmative action opponent's next target: A private school with admissions preference for Hawaiians

A private school founded by a Hawaiian princess gives admissions preference to Native Hawaiian applicants

Events

3 w. ago Millions of Australians at risk from rising sea levels and heat deaths to soar, national climate risk assessment report warns

National climate risk assessment report finds heat-related deaths would surge 450% in Sydney if global heating surpasses 3CFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe number of heat-related deaths in Sydney could surge by almost 450% if global heating surpasses 3C, according to a landmark report that finds no Australian community would be immune from the “cascading, compounding and concurrent” risks of a worsening climate.The report also lays bare the heightened risk from rising sea levels on Australia’s populous coastal communities, including flooding, erosion and inundation. Continue reading...

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