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As the conflict escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, which facilitates the passage of approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil and a significant portion of India’s energy imports, most commercial traffic in the area was nearly halted. About 54% of India's LPG consumption was routed through the Strait of Hormuz, putting the supply of cooking gas at risk in the event of disruption. Nevertheless, India was one of the few countries that managed to keep its energy cargoes moving. Through sustained...

Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results Universities Face Ban on International Students Over Visa Abuse Universities will be stripped of the right to recruit international students if too many drop out, as the government tightens the screws on visa abuse. New sponsorship rules will introduce a sliding scale of penalties for higher education institutions that fail to recruit...

Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme 10 Million Free Breakfasts Served in Schools Across Country Ten million free breakfasts have been served to children across England through the government’s free breakfast club programme — unlocking 5 million hours of childcare and representing potential savings of up to £25 million in childcare costs for working families. Over 300,000 children across 1,250 clubs are already...

Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of current and future skills demand across England Landmark Report Sets Out Action to Address Key Skills Gaps Skills England has today published its first Annual Skills Report, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of current and future skills demand across England it sets out actions to tackle key challenges and build a more responsive, high-quality skills system new...

A business leader with decades of experience at the most senior levels has been appointed to drive forward the Government’s Youth Guarantee and ensure all young people have the chance to earn or learn Former M&S Chief Executive to Lead Youth Employment Drive Marc Bolland appointed Lead Non-Executive Director at DWP, tasked with convening business leaders to help address the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Bolland – whose charity Movement to Work has...

Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening this September Adults Locked Out of Learning to Access Education with New Reform Adults balancing responsibilities such as work and childcare will now have a new route into university and college thanks to radical reforms to create a new, more flexible student finance system. From September 2026, for the first time ever people will be able to access student finance for...

New fund aims to make fostering more accessible and support more people to become carers, as part of wider drive to create 10,000 new foster places £12.4 Million Boost to Modernise Foster Care Thousands more children and young people will benefit from stable, loving homes as the government launches a new £12.4 million Fostering Innovation Fund to make foster care more accessible and inclusive across England. The Fund will help fostering around modern lifestyles and household structures, by...

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Steiner Friends (registered charity number 1071781) Regulator Investigates Charity Over Management of Potential Conflicts of Interest Steiner Friends’ stated activities include providing educational courses, based on the ethos of Rudolf Steiner. The charity was registered in 1998. Concerns identified during the course of an ongoing inquiry into William Blake House Northants have led the Commission to open a separate inquiry into...

Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission New Commissioners Appointed to EHRC Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). New commissioners have a wealth of experience in promoting human rights and a fairer society. Appointments will support EHRC’s vital work to enforce equality laws and protect human rights across Great Britain. The Minister for Women and Equalities has appointed 6 new commissioners to the EHRC Board....

The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob Whiteman CBE as Lead Non-Executive Director and Justin Russell as Non-Executive Director to the Ministry of Justice Departmental Board Lead Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director Appointed to the MOJ Departmental Board The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved two appointments to the Ministry of Justice Departmental...

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments Richard Collier-Keywood Richard Collier-Keywood has been reappointed as a Member for a term of 18 months, commencing on 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. Richard Collier-Keywood holds a variety of prominent roles, primarily as a Chair. He chairs the School for Social...

New education missions launched to open doors for children in the most under-served communities New Missions to Transform Childhoods of Most Disadvantaged Thousands of children from England’s most under-served communities are set to benefit from targeted support that will transform their life chances through two pioneering new education programmes. Mission North East and Mission Coastal will bring expert support into classrooms and new opportunities beyond the school gates for children in...

Joint Statement on the United States – Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Papua New Guinea on the occasion of the second United States – Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Port Moresby. Begin Text United States Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael George DeSombre and Independent State of Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso met in Port...

MAIB donates wreck of Nicola Faith to Cranfield University to train next generation of accident investigators Wreck of Nicola Faith Donated to Cranfield University The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has donated the wreck of the fishing vessel Nicola Faith to Cranfield University for use when training students in accident investigation on its Fundamentals of Accident Investigation Course. Nicola Faith was a fishing vessel that capsized off the coast of Colwyn Bay, Wales in 2021...

United States Welcomes Malta’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates the Republic of Malta on joining the Artemis Accords. Malta is the 65th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and use. Malta’s Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation Clifton Grima signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Malta on May 4. U.S. Ambassador to Malta Somers W. Farkas and NASA Europe Representative...

Republic of the Marshall Islands National Day On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer heartfelt congratulations to the people and government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as you celebrate the 47th anniversary of your independence. The United States places great importance on our enduring partnership under the Compact of Free Association, which anchors our shared security, supports economic opportunity, and strengthens our ties of friendship and family. Together, we...

UK, ASEAN and EdTech Hub support DepEd to deliver inclusive, evidence-based EdTech, strengthening learning, resilience and digital transformation UK, DepEd Strengthen Evidence-Based EdTech Partnership in PH The British Embassy Manila and the UK Mission to ASEAN together with the Philippines’ Department of Education (DepEd) are strengthening their partnership to promote equitable, evidence-based use of education technology (EdTech) across the Philippines. Supported by the UK government, ...

The British High Commission launched the UK–Malaysia Transnational Education Guideline handbook providing a clear, step‑by‑step roadmap for UK universities and education providers seeking to deliver programmes in Malaysia Deputy High Commissioner to Malaysia, David Wallace launching the UK–Malaysia Transnational Education (TNE) Guideline Handbook This handbook is the first of its kind published by a foreign country in collaboration with Malaysia. It aims to strengthen transnational education...

United States Welcomes Latvia’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates Latvia on joining the Artemis Accords. Latvia is the 62nd country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful exploration and use of space. Latvia’s Minister of Education and Science Dace Melbārde signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Latvia on April 20, 2026. State Department Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and NASA Administrator Jared...

Review into deaths of young people leaving the care system to be published later this year, led by Ashley John-Baptiste and Clare Chamberlain Government to Examine Deaths of Vulnerable Care Leavers Vulnerable young people leaving the care system will be better supported following a review launched by the government today into the deaths of care leavers. This is in response to the horrifying fact that a disproportionate number of young people who have been in care die young, often in complex...

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association (registered charity number 1064490) Regulator Launches Inquiry into Liverpool Charity and Freezes Bank Accounts As a protective measure, the regulator has also frozen the charity’s bank accounts due to financial and governance concerns. The charity was set up to benefit the local community by bringing together statutory authorities,...

£3 million taxpayer funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England Taxpayer Funded Travel and New Routes: Government’s Bus Revolution Hits Another Gear government is continuing to invest in better bus services, with a new taxpayer-funded £3 million boost to help areas transition to a franchised bus model, ensuring buses work better for the people who rely on them every day local authorities are already using record...

High-sugar and deep-fried food taken off the menu in new plans to overhaul school dinners amid health crisis facing children, helping to tackle obesity Government Scraps High-Sugar Food from School Menus Millions of children will benefit from healthier, more nutritious, tasty meals at school as the government today [Monday 13th April] sets out its plans to overhaul the School Food Standards for the first time in over a decade. One in three children are leaving primary school overweight or...

Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of taxpayer funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return to England Iconic Golden Eagles to Make Comeback in England One of Britain’s most iconic birds, the golden eagle, is poised to make a return to England after more than 150 years after the Government paved the way for a recovery programme that could include reintroduction. Once widespread across England and mentioned more than 40 times by...

Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance New Screen Time Guidance for Parents of Under-5s Parents of young children are facing a constant battle with screens. Now, for the first time, the government is stepping in with clear, trusted guidance to help families navigate it. Following weeks of engagement with over a thousand parents who called for clear support on how much screen time is too much, and how to build healthy habits, the...

Ofsted has today confirmed the formal closure of the expert reference groups set up to support the development of the renewed education inspection framework Ofsted Closes Expert Groups, Thanking Members for Their ‘Instrumental’ Help The 7 external groups were established in 2024 to bring together expert voices from across the sector to help shape and strengthen Ofsted’s policy development. As inspections under the framework began last November, most of the reference groups...

More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online Over One Million Connected Through Government Digital Inclusion Plan First ever government Digital Inclusion Action Plan has already helped more than 1 million people get connected in its first year More than 22,000 devices donated so more people can access...

Over 300 schools to open or expand nurseries, creating thousands of places, targeting areas childcare gaps and helping families save up to £8,000 a year New School Nurseries to Help Cut Childcare Costs in Poorest Areas In the latest drive by the government to bear down on the cost of living, thousands more parents will save on childcare costs as the government expands childcare to over 300 more schools from September. School-based nurseries are already providing a lifeline for families....

Seven Sisters is one of the country’s most treasured landscapes Iconic Seven Sisters Formally Declared England’s New National Nature Reserve The iconic Seven Sisters have been formally declared England’s newest National Nature Reserve today (Thursday 19th March), acknowledging the unique value of one of the nation’s most loved landscapes. The 1,500 hectare new National Nature Reserve is home to globally rare habitats, including chalk grasslands, heath and floodplain meadows, and wildlife...

New reforms will let credit unions reach millions more people, expanding access to low-cost borrowing and secure savings for households Millions Set to Benefit as Government Widens Access to Affordable Finance More people will benefit from affordable loans and savings as the government changes the rules so more people can join credit unions, helping households with the cost of living. Delivering on its manifesto pledge to grow the mutuals sector, the government is today (18 March) setting out...

Hundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub Nigerian companies including LemFi, Kuda, Moniepoint and Fidelity Bank expand UK operations. Major boost to North West economy as Zenith Bank opens new Manchester branch. Twinings Ovaltine opens £24 million Lagos manufacturing facility, ahead of historic Nigerian State Visit this week. Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created across...

Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs Overhaul of Nuclear System to Speed Up Building and Cut Costs Government overhauls nuclear planning and regulation to deliver golden age of nuclear and boost UK energy sovereignty streamlining regulation to simplify the building of new nuclear projects whilst ensuring better environmental outcomes drive for clean power essential to get the UK off dependence on volatile fossil fuel...

A new Ofsted report, published today, describes the challenges some schools and colleges face in supporting children in care to reach their potential, due to inconsistencies in local authority practice, unclear national expectations, and a lack of training for staff New Ofsted Report Warns of Barriers to Academic Progress for Children in Care, Despite Positive Work of Schools and Colleges Research reveals how inconsistencies across local authority practices are creating barriers to academic...

Dominican Republic National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to President Abinader and the people of the Dominican Republic on their 182nd anniversary of independence. Our nations are bound by shared priorities, a commitment to economic prosperity, and deep educational and cultural ties that strengthen the close cooperation between our governments, bolster our people-to-people connections, and unite us as friends. Our close cooperation reinforces...

Japan’s National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Japan on the occasion of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan’s birthday on February 23. President Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi have ushered in a new golden age of U.S.-Japan relations. The United States and Japan share an extraordinary Alliance rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and an unwavering commitment to freedom. The U.S.-Japan Alliance remains the cornerstone of...

It isn’t enough to study Torah and observe the mitzvot ourselves, we must also merit others (From the teachings of Maran Rabbenu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a) (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds, United Kingdom) Parashat Terumah It states in the Parashah, “[Separate **] your brother Aaron and his sons from amongst Yisrael [and] bring them close to you, to be Cohanim to Me” (Shemot 28:1). Meaning that Hashem said to Moshe,...

Children’s progress put first as government ends runaway independent special school fees Government Ends Runaway Independent Special School Fees Thousands more children with SEND will get the support that helps them achieve and thrive under new government action to end spiralling independent special school costs and reinvest funding where it makes the biggest difference to pupils’ life chances. It comes ahead of the Government’s schools white paper, which will be a golden opportunity to...

Ofsted has today launched a new way for education providers to celebrate and share their inspection report cards with parents, carers and the wider community Example QR code badge. This example links to the homepage of the Find an inspection report website, not to an individual report. New QR code badges have been created for every school, college, training provider and early years setting, which link directly to their individual page on the Ofsted reports website. The Ofsted-branded badges...

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces Children to be Better Protected from Second-Hand Smoking & Vaping Consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces - as part of the 10 Year Health Plan Kids’ playgrounds and schools set to be smoke, vape and heated tobacco-free to better protect children and vulnerable people from harm Outside hospitals to be...

13,000 apprenticeship and T Level opportunities created by government’s plan to transform school buildings Government Plans to Train Next Generation of Construction Workers Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as bricklayers, plumbers and engineers as the government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on...

by Ram ben Ze'ev The Addiction to Outrage and the Strengthening of Evil We are living in an age where people increasingly feel compelled to involve themselves in events that have no direct bearing on their lives, no capacity for meaningful influence, and no avenue for repair or responsibility. A tragedy occurs on the other side of the world and, within minutes, countless individuals absorb it emotionally, comment upon it, argue about it, repost it, and carry it with them as though it were...

Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI Delivers on town’s ambitions to put AI to work in overhauling public services and business, blazing a trail for the rest of the UK to follow Leading firms including...

£10 million financial taxpayer-funded support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments Taxpayers to Cover Travel Costs of Children with Cancer £10 million taxpayer-funded support comes as more than a third of families travel over an hour to reach hospital for cancer care Fund a key recommendation of the Children and Young People’s Cancer taskforce as part of the National Cancer Plan Part of wider taxpayer-funded package to...

Over 300,000 children are set to benefit from 'Best Start' taxpayer-funded breakfast clubs in April, as the government prioritises support to tackle the cost of living Parents Prioritising Primary Schools with Taxpayer-Funded Breakfast Clubs Over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start taxpayer-funded breakfast clubs in April, as the government prioritises support to tackle the cost of living and help parents juggle work and family life. Schools already enrolled on the programme...

U.S. Department of State and National Football League Sports Diplomacy Partnership Today, the U.S. Department of State and the National Football League (NFL) announced a partnership to support and enhance the Department’s sports diplomacy initiatives and to collaborate on major sporting events, including international NFL games, the Super Bowl, and the debut of flag football at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles (LA28). As American football grows in popularity around the world, the NFL and...

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has today (28 January 2026) published its updated harms assessment of ketamine ACMD Announces Decision on the Classification of Ketamine The ACMD has advised the government ketamine should remain a class B controlled substance, but that police forces and health care professionals must receive greater support to better identify, prevent and respond to ketamine‑related harms. In January 2025, the government asked the ACMD to review the...

2026 U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg led the sixth U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD), conducted under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), on January 27, 2026. Under Secretary Helberg was joined by representatives from across the U.S. government for discussions with Minister of Economic...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Begin text: U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Bahraini Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Khalifa led the fifth U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue on January 26, 2026 in Manama. The annual event attests to the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries under the leadership of President Donald...

by Ram ben Ze'ev One Who Wishes to Be Pious — On Blessings, Intention, and Reliance Within Judaism, there exists a necessary tension between precision and presence. On the one hand, we are commanded not to take the Name of the L-RD in vain, which our Sages understood as refraining from unnecessary, careless, or hollow utterance. On the other hand, we are taught to recognise G-D in all things: as the Provider of sustenance, the Source of existence, and the sustaining force of creation itself....

Safe AI tutoring tools co-created with teachers to be available to schools by the end of 2027, helping to close the attainment gap 450,000 Disadvantaged Pupils Could Benefit from AI Tutoring Tools Up to 450,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds could benefit from safe AI powered tutoring tools providing personalised, one-to-one learning support – levelling the playing field for those who cannot afford private tutors. The government’s mission is to break down barriers to opportunity so...

Joint Statement on the Third U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Sultanate of Oman on the occasion of the Third U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa al-Harthy, Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the Foreign Ministry of Oman, welcomed Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Allison Hooker and the...

Tyron Nathan King As part of Shomrim Scotland ’s Watch and Report scheme, this follow-up alert is issued to synagogues and Jewish communal organisations throughout the United Kingdom, and around the world, with particular emphasis on Scotland. This notice relates to Tyron Nathan King , who has a documented history of threatening and abusive behaviour toward members of the Jewish community. In November 2025, Shomrim issued an alert following a series of incidents involving Mr King during his...

New road safety strategy shows that the government is listening and leading: together, we can build a safer future for all UK road users Thousands of Lives to be Saved Under Bold New Road Safety Strategy government announces its first road safety strategy in over a decade, with a plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035 new consultations on minimum learning period for learner drivers, eye tests for older drivers and lowering the alcohol limit for driving to...

Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police Knife Robberies Fall and County Lines Gangs Dismantled New statistics show that in the worst affected areas, knife-point robberies are down 15% since June last year, following targeted action from the government. This compares to a 14% rise in 2024. In real-life terms this means almost 2,500 fewer people experienced the fear of being robbed under the threat of a knife. At the...

by Ram ben Ze’ev When Words Are Corrupted, Meaning Is Lost Language is not a cosmetic choice in Judaism. Language is the vessel of truth. The Torah does not merely describe reality; it creates it. G-D spoke, and the world came into being. When we alter the words, we alter the world they shape. Today, our message is in crisis, not because Jews have forgotten how to speak, but because we have grown careless about what we speak. Even within Jewish publishing houses, educational institutions,...

Taking an appropriate stand when things are wrong in our families, and ensuring our children attend school that educate Torah values (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a) (translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) Parashat Miketz – Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Chanukah It the Haphtarah of Shabbat Chanukah we will read, “The He showed me Yehoshua, the Cohen Gadol, standing before the angel of...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan Begin text. When the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed just over seven years ago, it was hoped that it would bring peace after the country’s initial years of independence were scarred by conflict, including brutal violence against civilians. Despite the...

Ofqual is today launching a 12-week public consultation on its proposed approach to regulating on-screen exams in GCSEs, AS and A levels Ofqual Launches Consultation to Protect Standards in On-Screen Exams The proposals aim to support responsible innovation while protecting fairness, standards and the integrity of England’s qualifications system. The consultation, titled Regulating on-screen assessments, builds on joint research by Ofqual and the Department for Education. The research...

Education Secretary announces reforms to tighten rules on fraud in the student finance system that cost taxpayers £2m in 2022/23 Government Crackdown on Rogue University Franchises Students and taxpayers will have greater confidence in higher education as tough new reforms through our Plan for Change tighten controls on university franchising arrangements and make sure public money is used as intended, shoring up the reputation of our world-class sector. Franchiser providers with 300 or more...

Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package Almost a Million Young People to Benefit from Expanded Support, New Training, and Work Experience Opportunities The funding will create 350,000 new workplace opportunities designed to support young people into employment. Hundreds of thousands more young people on Universal Credit to benefit from dedicated support. Guaranteed jobs scheme to roll out in...

Best Start Family Hubs to act as one-stop-shop for parents with SEND professional and services to support speech and language development confirmed Access to Early SEND Support Through Best Start Family Hubs Families of children with SEND will soon receive faster, earlier support as the government confirms new community-based early intervention is to roll out in every Best Start Family Hub from April. As part of the government’s pledge to roll out Best Start Hubs in every local authority next...

Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard’s 37th Mission Today, Blue Origin announced the six people flying on its NS-37 mission. The crew includes Michaela (Michi) Benthaus, Joey Hyde, Hans Koenigsmann, Neal Milch, Adonis Pouroulis, and Jason Stansell. To date, Blue Origin has flown 86 people (80 individuals) above the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The flight date will be announced soon. The live webcast on launch day will start 40 minutes before liftoff....

Annual report sees great work being done by education and care professionals but there are concerns about the rapid growth in children’s homes, and outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable children remain poorer than their peers Ofsted Annual Report Warns Against ‘Profiteering’ in Children’s Homes Sector Rapid growth in the number of children’s homes registered with Ofsted – up 15% in the last year – masks very significant problems with location, affordability and suitability. Concentration...

by Ram ben Ze’ev Zahwa Arafat There is a great myth that has been sold to the world for decades – that a so-called Palestinian national identity, rooted in ancient history, culture, and land, has always existed and that this identity was somehow stolen. This myth did not develop organically. It was crafted, marketed, packaged, and distributed as propaganda by one Egyptian-born man: Mohammed Abdel Rahman Abdel Raouf Arafat al-Qudwa al-Husseini, later known by the more famous alias, Yasser...

Ofqual today published revised statistics on access arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels, alongside new research into the role of time pressure in assessment Ofqual Issues Improved Access Arrangements Data Ofqual today published revised statistics on access arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels, alongside new research into the role of time pressure in assessment . It has also set out its expectations of exam boards in relation to access arrangements. The regulator has asked exam boards...

Tyron Nathan King As part of Shomrim Scotland 's Watch and Report scheme, an alert is being issued to synagogues throughout the United Kingdom, particularly in Scotland, concerning Tyron Nathan King , who has previously demonstrated threatening behaviour toward the Jewish community. King, a former student at Lancaster University, was expelled by university officials following a series of threats against, and involving, members of the Jewish Society in Lancaster, during which police were...

Joint Statement – The Strategic Artificial Intelligence Partnership On the occasion of the signing by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and The Honorable Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Marco Rubio, of the Strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Partnership between the two countries, His Highness and Secretary Rubio affirmed that the signing of the Strategic AI Partnership is a...

Survey reveals 81% of construction workers recognise importance of reporting qualification fraud for site safety, but 78% unclear on how to report it Construction Sector Ready to Report Fraud but Needs Clarity Construction sector workers feel confident in spotting the signs of qualification fraud, but do not know how to report it, a survey conducted by construction sector partners reveals. While respondents to the survey overwhelmingly agreed that reporting suspected qualification fraud is...

State Department to Lead Additional International Education Programs Under New Interagency Partnership The U.S. Department of State today announced that, under a new interagency partnership, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will lead several programs previously managed by the Department of Education. The partnership, formalized through an interagency agreement, leverages the State Department’s global reach and international education and public diplomacy expertise to...

Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million and helping to fund frontline officers to cut crime Police and Crime Commissioners to be Scrapped Removing PCCs will cut the cost of unnecessary bureaucracy, money that can be better spent on restoring neighbourhood policing. At least £20 million will be reinvested every year as a result of efficiencies in police governance, enough for 320 constables. Since 2012, PCCs have been elected to hold...

New regulations following consultation mark a further step towards a qualification that could connect communities Ofqual Announces Rules for Unique British Sign Language GCSE Ofqual has today set out the rules for the assessment of a groundbreaking new GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL). The regulations have been set following a second consultation and detailed collaborative working with organisations and people across deaf and hearing communities. Catherine Large, Executive Director of...

Government rolls out new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve Health Boost for Britain's Forces as New NHS Programme Launches Thousands of veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families to receive better healthcare in recognition of their service Major new NHS programme, backed by £1.8 million, will see NHS staff receive training to identify patients with Armed Forces backgrounds and provide more...

Taxpayer grant to ensure tributes to fallen servicemen and women are preserved across the UK Funding Boost to Protect War Memorials Across the Country for Future Generations The government has announced £2 million in taxpayer funding for the National Heritage Memorial Fund to support the repair and conservation of local war memorials across the United Kingdom, as the nation prepares to mark Remembrance Sunday. The funding will build on The National Heritage Memorial Fund’s ongoing work to...

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Help Mankind Ltd. Regulator Investigates Aid Charity Over Potential Misuse of Charitable Funds Help Mankind Ltd is based in Manchester and has charitable purposes including the relief of poverty, education, and overseas aid. The Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into the charity in August 2024 to assess allegations regarding the charity’s financial management. As part of its assessment, the Commission carried out...

Bridget Phillipson wants all schools and colleges to be RAAC-free as she sets timelines for complete removal Education Secretary Sets Timeline for RAAC Removal in Schools Every single child in England to be learning in classrooms free from RAAC as the Education Secretary sets out timelines for removing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from all schools and colleges- calling time on the crumbling school estate. The government is rebuilding pride in our education system, setting...

Clarification and Ruling on the Placement of Tefilin shel Yad Background: The placement of Tefilin shel yad (תפילין של יד — hand Tefilin) has, in certain circles, been debated based on the perceived dominance of one hand over the other. Some have claimed that a left-handed man may bind the Tefilin upon his right arm, arguing that “the weaker hand” referred to in Menachot 37a is relative to one’s strength or dexterity. However, this interpretation is limited to the external reading of the...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Company He Keeps: Why Zohran Mamdani’s Candidacy Demands Jewish Scrutiny New York is no ordinary city. It is home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel — a city scarred by Islamist terror and yet a city whose compassion often leads it to forget what that terror cost. Now, with Zohran Mamdani rising as the presumptive mayoral winner, New Yorkers are being asked to overlook a record that demands scrutiny. Mamdani, the son of Ugandan immigrants of Indian descent...

Taxpayer-Funded British breakfasts for primary school kids as government joins forces with household brands British Brands Back Taxpayer-Funded Breakfast Clubs Children up and down the country will have better access to healthy meals as British household brands sign on to back the first 750 taxpayer-funded breakfast clubs – supporting parents, backing schools, and unlocking opportunity. ADVERTISEMENT: Invest Smarter. Zero Fees. Robinhood Trading Platform In a landmark move to go even further...

Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums Saved for the Nation Move is latest part of government’s Plan for Change to help boost the local economy, safeguard jobs and create opportunity in the Shropshire area The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution is to be saved and kept open for future generations, following a £9 million...

Education Secretary confirms all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards Focus on Reading in Secondary Years to Drive Up Standards A national focus on reading at the start of secondary school will drive up standards to ensure every young person can achieve and thrive, as the government announces a mandatory reading test for all children at age 13.  The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will tell a major schools conference today that for millions...

£84m cash boost to help prevent homelessness and support families this winter and immediate help for children and families in temporary...

£20 million taxpayer investment in civic museums to protect opening hours and jobs, as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to...

Aspiring teachers can get up to £31,000 tax free through bursaries and scholarships, as the government boosts efforts to attract more...

Hebrew Synagogue Strengthens Community Protection Through Shomrim Scotland In the wake of the terrorist attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, yesterday, Hebrew Synagogue is urging Scotland’s Jewish community to remain vigilant and informed. Through its security initiative, Shomrim Scotland, Hebrew Synagogue focuses on the protection and safeguarding of the Jewish community across Scotland. Shomrim Scotland operates under Hebrew Synagogue and works to strengthen communal security...

Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard’s 36th Mission Blue Origin today announced the next crew flying on its NS-36 mission. The crew...

Thousands more families will soon benefit from taxpayer-funded breakfast clubs as the government confirms plans for 2,000 new schools to...

Hebrew Synagogue Unveils New Branding to Reflect Tradition, Learning, and Community Hebrew Synagogue today unveiled its refreshed branding, presenting a bold and unified identity that reflects its mission of faith, learning, and service to the wider community. Hebrew Synagogue operates Beth Israel Synagogue in Scotland and serves as an advisory body on Jewish religious practice, widely consulted by both public and private agencies. Fully funded by Mayside Partners Limited, Hebrew Synagogue...

Blue Origin Completes 35th New Shepard Mission Blue Origin successfully completed its 35th New Shepard flight and 15th payload mission...

Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over two million toothbrushes and toothpastes in...

Backing for businesses across the UK will help to take low-cost innovations that support people's mental health to the next level...

NI Secretary visited Integrated College Dungannon to see how integrated education in NI is delivering reconciliation and building...

For a person to be better than a donkey it is not enough just to avoid doing bad, they must do good too From HaGaon Rav Yaakov Sasson...

Working parents will have their lives made easier as government opens 300 new or expanded nurseries on school grounds Government Delivers...