New Study from the University of Oxford Finds Storytelling Reduces Political Polarisation

Controlled study of 380 secondary school pupils finds exchanging stories reduces affective polarisation and promotes empathy. COLUMBUS, OH and OXFORD, UK. February 25th, 2026 – A ground-breaking new study from the University of Oxford and The Ohio State University reveals compelling evidence that storytelling reduces polarisation and measurably strengthens emotional connection, active citizenship and social […]

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Youth Sport Trust Report Warns of Health Crisis Facing the Class of 2035

Youth Sport Trust launches national health commission in response to alarming trends in children’s physical activity and following Sport England data revealing huge cost of inactivity. LOUGHBOROUGH, UK. November 24th, 2025 – The Youth Sport Trust has today launched its latest Class of 2035 Report, warning that unless urgent action is taken to increase physical

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Cheshire Moves Towards Becoming the UK’s First 100 Percent Phone Free County

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UK Phone Pouches supports Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioners and Esther Ghey initiative to support safer, smarter school environments and donates phone pouches to all Free School Meal Students in Cheshire Schools. Cheshire, UK. November 10th 2025 – UK Phone Pouches has announced a substantial new contribution toward Cheshire’s plan to become the first county in the

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Universities rethink staff listening as new People Insight report shows urgency for action

LONDON, UK. November 3rd, 2025 – People Insight has published The future of employee listening in HE, a new whitepaper that explains how to move from slow, one-off surveys to a faster listening model where feedback turns into action in weeks, not months. The guide brings together methods used across higher education today and shows

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New Charity Report Reveals Impact of Inequality on Girls’ Sport

Youth Sport Trust Girls Active 2025 Research find girls faced with multiple characteristics of inequality less active, less confident, less engaged in PE and physical activity. Loughborough, 9th October 2025 – Ahead of International Day of the Girl on 11th October, new data from the Youth Sport Trust’s annual Girls Active Survey has found that

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New Research Reveals the UK’s Loudest and Quietest Student Cities

Manchester, UK. August 22nd 2025 – In the wake of A-Level results day and as the UCAS Clearing process hits its peak, a new study offers a critical, often-overlooked metric for university applicants: noise. The research, conducted by student accommodation provider aparto, has ranked the UK’s major university cities by noise level, revealing where students

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Tutoring platform TutorExtra claims Newcastle tutors are becoming emotional lifelines for local students

NEWCASTLE, UK. August 25th, 2025 – More and more families across Newcastle are now turning to tutors to help children rebuild confidence and focus, according to tutoring platform TutorExtra. Across the city, parents say their children are struggling emotionally more than academically after years of disrupted learning. According to TutorExtra, a UK-wide tutoring platform, the

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Raja Launches Cross Number Puzzle Book

London, UK. July 7th, 2025 – Raja, also known as A. Rajathilagam, is proud to announce the release of Cross Number Puzzle (Book 1). This first volume in a planned series delivers fresh variety to puzzle lovers everywhere with a carefully curated collection of fifty cross number challenges. From simple four-number sums designed to ease

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“We risk failing a generation” warns charity chief as PE hours decline again

Data released by the government shows nearly 4,000 PE hours lost in the last year amid worsening school sport crisis, with 11–14-year-olds hit the hardest. Loughborough, UK. June 5th 2025 – The Youth Sport Trust is calling for urgent action to protect and prioritise physical education as it publishes its latest PE and School Sport

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Foster child turned inspirational speaker’s teacher tribute film wins Cannes

From the care system to the red carpet – this powerful new film celebrates the everyday heroes who choose empathy over exclusion. Milton Keynes, UK. 3rd June 2025 – Re-Story Your Life, a short documentary based on the lived experience of multi-award-winning international speaker Jaz Ampaw-Farr, has received the Programmer’s Choice Award at this year’s

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Pembee Launches Integrated Tax-Free Childcare Payments to Make Childcare More Accessible

London, UK. Tuesday 29 April 2025 — Online booking platform Pembee has today announced the launch of its new integrated Tax-Free Childcare payment functionality, making it easier than ever for parents to take advantage of the UK Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme when paying for childcare and activity sessions. The new functionality allows parents with a

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Pre-school Sight Tests Crucial to Give Kids ‘Best Start in Life’

EMBARGOED UNTIL 16/04/2025 Bath, UK. April 16th 2025 – Parents of the 735,000 three and four-year-olds being offered a school place today (primary school offer day, 16 April ’25), are urged to get their children’s sight tested before term starts in September to prevent them being disadvantaged in the classroom. Good sight is essential

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium Makes Waves for Girls in Science Day with VIP Tour for London Students

LONDON, UK. February 11th, 2025 – In celebration of the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the SEA LIFE London Aquarium gifted four female students from St Ann’s school in London an exclusive VIP tour – making waves for these girls who love science lessons. The special day began with a VIP

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Renowned Sports Science Leader, Prof. David Morley, Appointed Chair of the IQF-IRC

LEEDS, UK. February 5th, 2025 – The International Qualification Framework – Independent Regulatory Council (IQF-IRC) is proud to announce the appointment of Professor David Morley as its Chair. A distinguished leader in sports science and education, Professor Morley brings decades of experience and a proven track record in professional excellence to this pivotal role. Professor

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Farmer Time Becomes Independent Charity, Expands Impact on Young People’s Understanding of Agriculture

UK. December 20th, 2024 – Farmer Time, a pioneering program dedicated to educating young people about the agricultural industry and the journey from farm to fork, is thrilled to announce its official recognition as an independent charity following a successful partnership between Village Farm and LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming). The UK government has approved

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