Technology
A tale of two trap houses: being cuckooed ruined my friend’s life – but did it then help save him?
The long read: Drug gangs have moved off Britain’s streets and into vulnerable people’s homes. Addicts like my friend ar...
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Sports
To minimise the risks to young football players we should ban agents recruiting under-18s
Letters: Phil Murray responds to articles about the precarious path talented young athletes face
Technology
Ed Sheeran thought fans didn’t want artists to be politically engaged. He’s finding out how wrong he was
Twenty years ago, even Madonna faced radio blacklisting for being overtly political. But in our age of streaming, there’...
Education
European education powerhouses rocked by falling scores in global study
France and Germany among countries with low Pisa scores, which show how well 15-year-olds use school learning in life
Health
‘Just be aware of what you’re spending’: budget hints for students
The cost of living crisis hits students hard. Planning ahead and some self-discipline will help, alongside a sharp eye f...
Business
Digital ID comes of age as pubs and bars get go-ahead for biometric scan tech
New laws coming into force this week aim to streamline age checks although old-style plastic IDs will still be allowed
Technology
The wilting rose emoji: what its rise and fall tells us about gen Alpha
It was the fastest-growing emoji in 2025 – but if you’re older than 16, it has probably passed you by. Now, just as twen...
Education
‘The show choir definitely helped me’: the dos and don’ts of joining student societies
Signing up for university clubs and societies is a surefire way to meet like-minded people, boosting your social life an...
Technology
‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment
Pilot project in Preston comes with apprenticeship offer for Neets at end of three-week course
Education
Rise of the student commuters: weighing the costs of living at home or in halls
Changing social trends and creative timetables are making it more likely for students to stay at home while they study....
Education
What internal exclusion really means for school pupils
Letters: Readers respond to a report that said use of the disciplinary measure had almost tripled in England’s secondary...
Lifestyle
I climbed into the car with three friends. I woke in hospital to find I’d lost them all – and my legs
Rob Pike was 17 when he and three of his closest friends were in a car that smashed into a tree and split in half. He ex...