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VAT on private school fees has not caused pupil exodus, says Bridget Phillipson
Education secretary cites admissions data for England since tax imposed showing falling applications to state sectorAdding VAT to private school fees …
Trump administration quietly shifts $352m in federal funds for White House ballroom
Funds meant for Secret Service were transferred to project president promised would be financed by private donationsUS politics live – latest updatesD…
Pro-Palestinian protesters trial ends in hung jury
The four defendants admit breaking into the Moog factory, but deny criminal damage.…
Fed governor Lisa Cook faced $1.3m in legal and security fees after Trump’s bid to fire her
Cook is at the center of a supreme court case focused on whether Trump’s firing of her from the Fed board was legalThe Federal Reserve governor Lisa C…
Young men in UK are not more rightwing than older groups, study says
Exclusive: Analysis shows men aged 18 to 25 are less progressive than women their age, but less likely to vote for rightwing parties than other age gr…
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
A 30-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder after a boy was critically injured, police say.…
Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote
Other lawmakers respond with ‘shame on you’ in heated confrontation over passing of plan to increase deportationsRightwing MEPs have come under fire a…
Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president
Miguel Díaz-Canel cites China and Vietnam as possible models for opening up the country’s economyCuba’s economy needs “urgent changes” to overcome a m…
The head of the family is 17. Money is tight. The roof leaks. How did this happen?
Three brothers say their mother and father died after losing access to their HIV medications. Now the boys are figuring out how to navigate life.…
World Cup 2026: Day seven
Al Jazeera’s @RahulP_Journo has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 7 recap.…
Zack Polanski cleared by ethics inquiry over council tax payment complaint
Labour and Tories claimed Green party leader breached London assembly ethics code over non-payment of taxZack Polanski has been cleared by an ethics i…
Average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?…
The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son
Jamie Varley, 37, subjected Preston Davey to months of horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse.…
Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.…
Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit
Exclusive: Event co-founded by Jordan Peterson will bring together global populist-right figures, US state officials and Eton teachersThe Reform UK MP…
Lake Tahoe residents ‘horrified’ by plans to spray cancer-linked glyphosate in public lands
Federal agency to use herbicide to clear lands for replanting after 2021 Caldor fire – but public reaction to plan is fierceKatherine Levy remembers a…
Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working?
Explore the Guardian’s tracker to see which operators are nationalised and if services are improving under public ownershipThe majority of Great Brita…
Choppy waters ahead as Iceland gets ready for its own EU referendum
In this week’s newsletter: After Trump’s interventions over Greenland, there are many in Iceland who believe they would be stronger in the EU. But wil…
Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county
Council says it has so far spent £15,000 removing flags put up under campaign linked to anti-immigration protestsOxfordshire county council is seeking…
Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal
Real Madrid agree a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool at the end of June.…
Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK
BBC Panorama reported rape allegations from two cast members, allegations the men involved have denied.…
Irish parliament votes to remove three-day abortion wait
Waiting period before receiving medication was included in draft law to gain support for abortion ban in 2018 referendumIreland’s parliament has voted…
Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?…
Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live
Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime ministerUp to 3,000 Labour campaigners are e…
How Sweden’s far right went from political pariah to powerbroker
Once shunned by every major party, the Sweden Democrats have gone from political pariah to the heart of government.…
Plan to ban ‘private equity sharks’ from social care dropped, Wes Streeting says
Exclusive: Ex-minister accuses Labour of ‘overcautiousness’ and says his proposal was cut from manifestoWes Streeting has said his plan to ban “privat…
Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their sheer numbers may annoy voters
Up to 3,000 activists – including cabinet ministers and other MPs – descending on constituency to back Andy BurnhamUp to 3,000 Labour campaigners are …
Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds
Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single marketBrexit has depressed UK exports to…
Albanese announces ‘generous’ capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses after budget backlash
Startups and testamentary trusts to receive carve outs after criticism of Labor’s CGT changesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet…
Political lobbyists with unfettered access to Australia’s parliament to be publicly named
MPs who sponsor lobbyists’ entry to halls of power will also be listed online under new transparency rulesFollow our Australia news live blog for late…