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    New adoption rules will mean children should be placed with families much more quickly than at present

    Rules on adoption are to be changed to make the process of finding a permanent home for a child in care swifter, simpler and more flexible, Education Secretary Michael Gove has announced. More »Adoption process to be speeded up

    Stephen Farrow, 47, who has been charged with the death of a vicar and an old age pensioner

    A 47-year-old man has been charged with the murders of vicar John Suddards and retired … More »Man accused of murdering vicar

    A Harrogate science teacher died after setting himself alight in the school car park

    A teacher who felt under pressure to get good exam results set himself on fire in the … More »'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'

    • InterContinental Hotels to create 3,000 jobs in Britain Reuters - Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - The world's biggest hotelier, Intercontinental, said it would create 3,000 jobs at its 275 hotels in Britain over the next three years, providing a … More »InterContinental Hotels to create 3,000 jobs in Britain

      LONDON (Reuters) - The world's biggest hotelier, Intercontinental, said it would create 3,000 jobs at its 275 hotels in Britain over the next three years, providing a boost for youth employment, as it launched a new training academy in London. The company, which operates the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza chains as well as …

    • Malaysia regularly bans publications, including if they are deemed offensive to religion
      Malaysia bans British sex education book AFP - AFP - Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      Predominantly Muslim Malaysia on Wednesday banned the sale of a children's sex education book written by a British author, saying its contents "could threaten moral  … More »Malaysia bans British sex education book

      Malaysia regularly bans publications, including if they are deemed offensive to religion

      Predominantly Muslim Malaysia on Wednesday banned the sale of a children's sex education book written by a British author, saying its contents "could threaten moral values".

    • The parents of a young boy killed by an IRA bomb claim Martin McGuinness knows who was involved
      McGuinness pressed over bomb death Press Association - Wed, Feb 22, 2012

      The parents of a schoolboy killed when he triggered an IRA bomb in Londonderry in 1973 believe Martin McGuinness knows who was involved. More »McGuinness pressed over bomb death

      The parents of a young boy killed by an IRA bomb claim Martin McGuinness knows who was involved

      The parents of a schoolboy killed when he triggered an IRA bomb in Londonderry in 1973 believe Martin McGuinness knows who was involved.

    • Clegg: Jobless Teens Are Ticking Time Bomb
      Clegg: Jobless Teens Are Ticking Time Bomb Sky News - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      The Deputy Prime Minister has called the problem of teenagers who are not in work, school or training - so-called Neets - a "ticking time bomb". More »Clegg: Jobless Teens Are Ticking Time Bomb

      Clegg: Jobless Teens Are Ticking Time Bomb

      The Deputy Prime Minister has called the problem of teenagers who are not in work, school or training - so-called Neets - a "ticking time bomb".

    • The Duchess helps Jaydn Proffitt, 7, with his painting at Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford
      Kate praised by art charity chief Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      The Duchess of Cambridge has been praised for her "understanding of the arts" as she arrived at a school where painting and drawing are used to help children with behavioural … More »Kate praised by art charity chief

      The Duchess helps Jaydn Proffitt, 7, with his painting at Rose Hill Primary School in Oxford

      The Duchess of Cambridge has been praised for her "understanding of the arts" as she arrived at a school where painting and drawing are used to help children with behavioural problems.

    • Nick Clegg visits the scene of the Tottenham riots last August
      Clegg announces £126 mn fund for young jobless AFP - AFP - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      Nick Clegg has unveiled a £126 mn fund to focus on the "ticking time bomb" of young people who are not in employment, education or training, or 'NEETs'. More »Clegg announces £126 mn fund for young jobless

      Nick Clegg visits the scene of the Tottenham riots last August

      Nick Clegg has unveiled a £126 mn fund to focus on the "ticking time bomb" of young people who are not in employment, education or training, or 'NEETs'.

    • Family Of France Coach Crash Victim Reunited Sky News - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      The family of a teacher who was killed in a school coach crash in northern France have been reunited after they were treated for injuries in hospital. More »Family Of France Coach Crash Victim Reunited

      The family of a teacher who was killed in a school coach crash in northern France have been reunited after they were treated for injuries in hospital.

    • Sharon Rippington was injured and her husband Peter killed in a coach crash in France (FCO/PA)
      Son reunited with crash family Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      The son of a teacher who was killed in a coach crash in northern France has spoken of his happiness at being reunited with his mother and sister, who survived the ac … More »Son reunited with crash family

      Sharon Rippington was injured and her husband Peter killed in a coach crash in France (FCO/PA)

      The son of a teacher who was killed in a coach crash in northern France has spoken of his happiness at being reunited with his mother and sister, who survived the accident.

    • 'Where did I come from/' author Peter Mayle at an event in Toronto in 2006
      Malaysia blocks British sex education book AFP - AFP - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      Malaysia has ordered bookstores to stop selling a children's sex education book by a British author over concerns it could "corrupt people's minds" in the conservative … More »Malaysia blocks British sex education book

      'Where did I come from/' author Peter Mayle at an event in Toronto in 2006

      Malaysia has ordered bookstores to stop selling a children's sex education book by a British author over concerns it could "corrupt people's minds" in the conservative Muslim-majority country.

    • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is vowing to tackle the issue of teenagers out of work, education and training
      Bid to defuse Neets 'time bomb' Press Association - Tue, Feb 21, 2012

      Nick Clegg has pledged to deal with the "ticking time bomb" of teenagers who are not in work, school or training. More »Bid to defuse Neets 'time bomb'

      Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is vowing to tackle the issue of teenagers out of work, education and training

      Nick Clegg has pledged to deal with the "ticking time bomb" of teenagers who are not in work, school or training.

    • Sharon Rippington was injured and her husband Peter killed in a coach crash in France (FCO/PA)
      Bus driver investigated over crash Press Association - Mon, Feb 20, 2012

      The driver of a coach carrying schoolchildren home from a ski trip which crashed in northern France killing a teacher has "no recollection" of the circumstances of the … More »Bus driver investigated over crash

      Sharon Rippington was injured and her husband Peter killed in a coach crash in France (FCO/PA)

      The driver of a coach carrying schoolchildren home from a ski trip which crashed in northern France killing a teacher has "no recollection" of the circumstances of the accident, prosecutors have revealed.

    • A member of the rescue team works beside a coach that rolled into a ditch in northern France on Sunday
      British coach driver charged with manslaughter in France AFP - AFP - Mon, Feb 20, 2012

      The driver of a British coach that crashed in northern France as it was taking schoolchildren home from a skiing trip was indicted Monday for manslaughter, a prosecutor … More »British coach driver charged with manslaughter in France

      A member of the rescue team works beside a coach that rolled into a ditch in northern France on Sunday

      The driver of a British coach that crashed in northern France as it was taking schoolchildren home from a skiing trip was indicted Monday for manslaughter, a prosecutor said.

    • Ski Trip Coach Crash: Driver Appears In Court
      Ski Trip Coach Crash: Driver Appears In Court Simon Newton, Sky News reporter, in Reims - Sky News - Mon, Feb 20, 2012

      The driver of a school coach that crashed in northern France - leaving an "inspirational" teacher dead and 11 Britons still in hospital - has appeared in court. More »Ski Trip Coach Crash: Driver Appears In Court

      Ski Trip Coach Crash: Driver Appears In Court

      The driver of a school coach that crashed in northern France - leaving an "inspirational" teacher dead and 11 Britons still in hospital - has appeared in court.

    • Sharon Rippington was injured and her husband Peter killed in a coach crash in France (FCO/PA)
      Bus driver investigated over crash Press Association - Mon, Feb 20, 2012

      The driver of a coach carrying schoolchildren home from a ski trip which crashed in northern France killing a teacher is being investigated over an allegation of involuntary … More »Bus driver investigated over crash

      Sharon Rippington was injured and her husband Peter killed in a coach crash in France (FCO/PA)

      The driver of a coach carrying schoolchildren home from a ski trip which crashed in northern France killing a teacher is being investigated over an allegation of involuntary homicide, French prosecutors said.

    • Professor Les Ebdon's appointment comes despite opposition from some Tories
      Cable attacked over Ebdon decision Press Association - Mon, Feb 20, 2012

      Business Secretary Vince Cable has come under fire from Tories over his "deeply unsatisfactory" decision to overrule a Commons select committee by appointing Professor … More »Cable attacked over Ebdon decision

      Professor Les Ebdon's appointment comes despite opposition from some Tories

      Business Secretary Vince Cable has come under fire from Tories over his "deeply unsatisfactory" decision to overrule a Commons select committee by appointing Professor Les Ebdon as his university access tsar.

    • Ski Trip Coach Crash: Driver Due In Court
      Coach Crash: Teacher's Family 'Devastated' Sky News - Mon, Feb 20, 2012

      The family of a British teacher killed in a coach crash in northern France have said they are "devastated" - as it emerged his wife was among those injured in the ac … More »Coach Crash: Teacher's Family 'Devastated'

      Ski Trip Coach Crash: Driver Due In Court

      The family of a British teacher killed in a coach crash in northern France have said they are "devastated" - as it emerged his wife was among those injured in the accident.

    • The majority of those on board were children
      Teacher killed in British school trip crash in France AFP - AFP - Sun, Feb 19, 2012

      A coach taking 47 British holidaymakers home from a school skiing trip rolled into a ditch in northern France on Sunday, killing a teacher and injuring 23 people, officials … More »Teacher killed in British school trip crash in France

      The majority of those on board were children

      A coach taking 47 British holidaymakers home from a school skiing trip rolled into a ditch in northern France on Sunday, killing a teacher and injuring 23 people, officials said.

    • Parents Warned Of Term-Time Holiday Fines
      Parents Warned Of Term-Time Holiday Fines Sky News - Mon, Feb 20, 2012

      Education Secretary Michael Gove is reportedly planning to fine parents who take their children out of school to go on holiday. More »Parents Warned Of Term-Time Holiday Fines

      Parents Warned Of Term-Time Holiday Fines

      Education Secretary Michael Gove is reportedly planning to fine parents who take their children out of school to go on holiday.

    • One person has died after a coach carrying British schoolchildren crashed in northern France, the Foreign Office has said
      One dead in UK school trip crash Press Association - Sun, Feb 19, 2012

      A coach carrying schoolchildren has crashed in Northern France, leaving one person dead and others seriously injured, the Foreign Office (FCO) said. More »One dead in UK school trip crash

      One person has died after a coach carrying British schoolchildren crashed in northern France, the Foreign Office has said

      A coach carrying schoolchildren has crashed in Northern France, leaving one person dead and others seriously injured, the Foreign Office (FCO) said.

    • Education Secretary Michael Gove is looking to crack down on parents taking children on holiday during school term-time, reports claimed
      Gove to ban term-time holidays Press Association - Sun, Feb 19, 2012

      Education Secretary Michael Gove is to crack down on parents who take children out of school to go on holiday. More »Gove to ban term-time holidays

      Education Secretary Michael Gove is looking to crack down on parents taking children on holiday during school term-time, reports claimed

      Education Secretary Michael Gove is to crack down on parents who take children out of school to go on holiday.

    • Education Secretary Michael Gove is to ban parents from taking pupils on holiday during term time
      Gove to ban term-time holidays Press Association - Sat, Feb 18, 2012

      Education Secretary Michael Gove is to crack down on parents who take children out of school to go on holiday. More »Gove to ban term-time holidays

      Education Secretary Michael Gove is to ban parents from taking pupils on holiday during term time

      Education Secretary Michael Gove is to crack down on parents who take children out of school to go on holiday.

    • A model has her hair done, her makeup applied and her toenails painted backstage before the presentation of the Felder Felder Autumn/Winter 2012 collection during London Fashion Week
      Britain's star factory shines at London Fashion Week Reuters - Sat, Feb 18, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - For most design students just getting in to see a show at London Fashion Week is an achievement, but one group from the British school with a reputation … More »Britain's star factory shines at London Fashion Week

      A model has her hair done, her makeup applied and her toenails painted backstage before the presentation of the Felder Felder Autumn/Winter 2012 collection during London Fashion Week

      LONDON (Reuters) - For most design students just getting in to see a show at London Fashion Week is an achievement, but one group from the British school with a reputation for turning out star designers has already seen their own creations head down the catwalk. London's Central Saint Martin's -- whose list of graduates …

    • University tuition fees are to rise to up to £9,000 per year
      Teenagers fail in High Court tuition fee challenge AFP - AFP - Fri, Feb 17, 2012

      Two teenagers have failed in a High Court bid to overturn the government's hike in university tuition fees. More »Teenagers fail in High Court tuition fee challenge

      University tuition fees are to rise to up to £9,000 per year

      Two teenagers have failed in a High Court bid to overturn the government's hike in university tuition fees.

    • A schoolboy received a criminal record after causing damage to a college chapel through an arson attack
      Boy, 10, took part in chapel blaze Press Association - Fri, Feb 17, 2012

      A schoolboy has become one of the youngest people in the country to get a criminal record after he admitted causing damage related to a £115,000 arson attack when he … More »Boy, 10, took part in chapel blaze

      A schoolboy received a criminal record after causing damage to a college chapel through an arson attack

      A schoolboy has become one of the youngest people in the country to get a criminal record after he admitted causing damage related to a £115,000 arson attack when he was just 10.

    • Katy Moore and Callum Hurley failed with their legal challenge over tuition fees
      Teenagers fail in fees challenge Press Association - Fri, Feb 17, 2012

      Two teenagers who want to go to university have failed in their High Court bid to overturn regulations introducing the coalition Government's proposed increase in tuition … More »Teenagers fail in fees challenge

      Katy Moore and Callum Hurley failed with their legal challenge over tuition fees

      Two teenagers who want to go to university have failed in their High Court bid to overturn regulations introducing the coalition Government's proposed increase in tuition fees.

     
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