25 Birmingham parents caught in school place fraud
A shocking report reveals 25 Birmingham families lied on school applications, with places revoked. Council considers a dedicated fraud officer amid rising cases.
A shocking report reveals 25 Birmingham families lied on school applications, with places revoked. Council considers a dedicated fraud officer amid rising cases.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves £2.6m to expand Colton Hills Community School, creating 79 new Year 7 places by 2027 to cope with significant local demand.
Discover the West Midlands secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE results, including state schools outperforming expectations. See the full league table data.
St Alphege CE School in Solihull achieves top Ofsted rating just years after being told to improve. Discover how leadership and community transformed this West Midlands school.
Millions of UK pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 state pension increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock impacts your payments.
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £575 annual increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock policy impacts your pension payments and what it means for you.
MP Marie Goldman advocates for a legal ban on smartphones in schools after hearing from teachers and parents about the damaging impact on children's mental health and learning.
Nearly 7,000 Lancashire secondary students explore AI, cybersecurity and robotics through innovative MEGA Hubs programme. Discover how this initiative bridges the digital skills gap.
Hertfordshire law firm HAB Law partners with charities Tender and Dignify, donating £50,000 for 20 educational workshops in secondary schools to prevent domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships.
Discover the six West Midlands schools celebrated in the Muddy Stilettos 2026 guide for their outstanding ethos, facilities, and nurturing environments.
Alliance Manchester Business School celebrates its 60th anniversary by launching a book calling for business schools to tackle society's biggest challenges, from climate change to inequality.
Four Rotary clubs in Shepway have donated £12,000 to local schools over three years, supporting underprivileged children with essentials like uniforms and school trips. Discover how this community partnership works.
Discover the Birmingham and West Midlands schools that shaped famous stars like Ozzy Osbourne and J.R.R. Tolkien. Did any attend your local school?
Two Loughborough Schools Foundation staff ran the Run Leicester Half Marathon, raising over £1,000 for disability charity Menphys. Discover how they smashed their fundraising goals.
220 young musicians from South Wales schools delivered a spectacular performance at the Music for Youth Proms. Discover how this initiative empowers the next generation.
New UK laws make it illegal to resell event tickets above face value. The crackdown on industrial-scale touting could save fans £112m annually. Find out how this affects you.
The UK government plans to ban live event ticket resales above face value in a major crackdown on touts and secondary platforms. Discover how this protects consumers.
Millions of UK retirees will see their State Pension increase by 4.8% from April 2026, thanks to the Triple Lock. Find out how much more you'll receive weekly and annually.
The Telegraph's 2025 GCSE league table identifies 34 Birmingham secondary schools rated 'well below average'. Discover the list and what it means for local education.
The government is reconsidering compensation for 3.6 million women affected by state pension age changes after new evidence emerged. Campaigners demand justice for retirement plans plunged into chaos.
Millions of UK pensioners on the basic state pension will see a £440 income boost from April 2026, thanks to the triple lock. Discover how this affects you.
A parliamentary petition urges the DWP to abolish the Basic State Pension and pay the higher New State Pension rate to all pensioners, bridging a £53.80 weekly gap.
Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and 36 other artists call on PM Keir Starmer to honour Labour's manifesto pledge and implement a hard cap on extortionate secondary ticket prices. Join the conversation.
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
The Telegraph's 2025 league table identifies 13 Birmingham schools with 'Below average' or 'Poor' ratings based on latest academic performance data. Discover the full list and key findings.
Felsted School's vibrant Colour Run saw 600 participants raise over £10,000 for local and international causes. Discover how this event supports communities from Malawi to Essex.
Thousands of state pensioners born before 1953 will see weekly payments rise to £184.90 in 2026 under DWP Triple Lock. Find out how this affects your pension.
New government data reveals 23 Midlands secondary schools rank in England's top 10%, with King Edward VI Camp Hill Girls leading. Discover which schools made the cut.
Birmingham City Council proposes merging Bellfield Infant and Junior Schools due to falling pupil numbers and financial challenges. Public consultation open until December 5.
Discover the 14 top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2025, led by Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls with an Attainment 8 score of 79.3. See the full list now.