Major UK Travel Firm Global Vision International Collapses, Cancelling All Bookings Tuesday, July 14, 2026 travel liquidation uk gvi voluntourism gapyear conservation cancellation refund students Global Vision International (GVI), a prominent UK-based travel company renowned for conservation and voluntourism placements worldwide, has announced its sudden closure and liquidation after 28 years in business. This … Read More
Birmingham Streets Left in Disarray as Students Vacate for Summer Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham students rubbish sellyoak university cleanup residents waste summer council As thousands of students from the University of Birmingham depart for the summer break, the streets surrounding Selly Oak and Bournbrook have been left strewn with piles of rubbish. Overflowing wheelie bins and discarded … Read More
Birmingham Schools Offer Prizes to Encourage Punctuality After England’s World Cup Match Sunday, July 5, 2026 birmingham schools worldcup england attendance incentives education punctuality football students sport Birmingham schools are taking contrasting approaches to the late kickoff of England’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico, scheduled for 1 a.m. on July 6. While some schools have announced late start times to … Read More
New Smartphone Ban in England’s Schools Sparks Concern Among Students Tuesday, June 30, 2026 smartphones education schools england youth policy digital ban technology students A new nationwide ban on smartphones in English schools for students aged 11 to 18 came into effect on Monday, June 29, prompting strong reactions from young people and educators alike. According to research conducted by … Read More
Will Birmingham schools close this week as temperatures hit 38C? Monday, June 22, 2026 heatwave schools birmingham education temperatures climate health students teachers closures The United Kingdom is bracing for a scorching heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach up to 38C across parts of the country. This extreme heat raises a pressing question: will schools, especially in Birmingham … Read More
Birmingham Schools Combat World Cup Fever to Prevent Truancy Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham worldcup truancy attendance education schools students lockdown engagement football sport As World Cup excitement grips the nation, Birmingham schools are taking proactive steps to prevent a surge in truancy linked to late-night football matches. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited the city ahead of … Read More