In June 2025, the UK Labour government, led by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, introduced new guidance requiring schools to assess reception-age pupils (as young as four) using touchscreen devices starting from the next academic term. This move has sparked significant…
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has opened a public consultation on updates to its statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions, and associations under the Equality Act 2010, following the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on April 16,…
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to spotlight critical health issues affecting men, including the unique challenges faced by male veterans. In the UK, male veterans are disproportionately impacted by homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide, often as…
The proposed amendment to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, tabled by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, and MP Stella Creasy represents a significant shift in the legal framework governing abortion. Supported by over 80 MPs as of May 2025, the…
In today’s world, personal safety is a critical skill, particularly for teenagers and women who may face unique challenges in public spaces. This article outlines practical strategies for staying safe through situational awareness, de-escalation, and legally compliant breakaway techniques. Drawing…
Inclusive education has been a cornerstone of educational policy in the UK, with a strong push toward integrating students with disabilities, including those with Down syndrome (DS), into mainstream classrooms. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and similar frameworks…
A recent UK study has revealed a striking sentiment among young people: nearly half of 16- to 21-year-olds would prefer a world without the internet, a reality they have never known. This finding, drawn from a survey conducted by the…
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has opened a public consultation on updates to its statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions, and associations under the Equality Act 2010, following the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on April 16,…
The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine has been a cornerstone of childhood immunisation programs in the United Kingdom since its introduction in 1988. However, concerns about a potential link between the MMR vaccine and autism emerged in the late…
The recent UK Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v the Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, handed down on April 16, 2025, has sparked significant debate about the definition of “sex” under the Equality Act 2010. The court…
