New School Summer Holiday Proposal in England Could See Holidays Start a Week Earlier Saturday, July 18, 2026 summer holiday education essex schools families prices reform children council Over 200,000 pupils in Essex could benefit from an earlier start to their summer holidays under a proposal being considered by Essex County Council. The council, led by Reform UK, is exploring whether moving the summer break … Read More
New Rules Proposed to Boost Fruit and Vegetable Visibility in Major Supermarkets Wednesday, July 15, 2026 supermarkets health obesity fruit vegetables advertising foodlabels government schools legislation A new proposal is gaining momentum in the UK, calling on major supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Lidl to prominently display fruit and vegetables. Members of Parliament (MPs) are urging the … Read More
Birmingham Secondary Schools Achieve Near-Perfect Scores in Latest League Table Monday, July 13, 2026 birmingham secondary schools education leaguetable grammar comprehensive examresults ranking performance Birmingham’s secondary schools have shone brightly in the latest national league tables, with several institutions earning near-perfect scores that highlight their exceptional standards. The rankings, compiled by The … Read More
Leafy Market Town Near Birmingham Named Among England’s Best Places to Live Sunday, July 12, 2026 bromsgrove commuter markettown families worcestershire countryside birmingham schools outdoors community Bromsgrove, a charming market town on the outskirts of Birmingham, has been recognized as one of the best places to live in England. Known for its blend of vibrant community life and scenic surroundings, Bromsgrove is an … Read More
School Closures Sweep Midlands Amidst 36C Heatwave Friday, July 10, 2026 heatwave schools closures midlands uk temperatures safety weather education health As the UK faces its third intense heatwave of the year, numerous schools across the Midlands and beyond are closing early or shutting down completely to protect students and staff. Following an unprecedented June heatwave … Read More
£2m Investment to Add 200 New Places at Wolverhampton Schools, Including a Popular Parental Choice Sunday, July 5, 2026 wolverhampton schools education expansion capacity primary secondary funding amethyst infrastructure Wolverhampton is set to expand its school capacity with a £2 million investment, creating over 200 new pupil places across four schools ahead of the new academic year in September. The expansion will take place at Moreton … Read More