Report suggests children’s reading at ‘crisis’ point as enjoyment among pupils plummets

Report suggests children’s reading at ‘crisis’ point as enjoyment among pupils plummets

The National Literacy Trust charity say the fall is particularly noticeable among boys. Children’s reading is at “crisis” point as the number enjoying it in their free time has plummeted to just one in three, a report suggests. The number of young people who say they enjoy reading has fallen significantly in the past year – especially among boys, according to research by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) charity. Only around a third (34.6%) […]

November 5, 2024 3

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Number of police officers sacked and barred from service rises to almost 600

The new figures from the College of Policing show a 50% on the previous year. Nearly 600 police officers were sacked and barred from returning to the job in the year to March 2024, figures show. The number, 593, is a 50% rise on the 394 officers who were kicked out of the service in the previous 12 months, the College of Policing said. The increase follows public concern over the culture […]

November 5, 2024 3

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Tobacco and Vapes Bill to be introduced in Parliament

The proposed legislation aims to create the “first smoke-free generation” Proposed legislation aimed at creating the “first smoke-free generation” is set to be introduced in Parliament. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which prevents anyone born after January 1 2009 from legally smoking by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought, will be introduced in the House of Commons on Tuesday. It is hoped the “historic” legislation could “save thousands […]

November 5, 2024 2

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University tuition fees to rise to £9,535 in England next year

Tuition fees in England will rise to more than £9,500 next year to “secure the future of higher education”, the Education Secretary said. Tuition fees in England will rise to more than £9,500 next year to “secure the future of higher education”, the Education Secretary said. Bridget Phillipson said increasing the £9,250 maximum tuition fees for domestic students to £9,535 next year had “not been an easy decision”. University tuition […]

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