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Good news in US inflation report boosts chances Fed won’t hike rates
US inflation data came in softer than expected, lifting stock markets and reducing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike next month, while employment gains also exceeded forecasts.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Alan Milburn’s youth employment review recommends a new pre-apprenticeship scheme to address declining youth apprenticeship starts and rising unemployment among young people in England.
Trump’s student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says
A former federal bankruptcy judge warns that Trump’s recent student loan overhaul could drive increased bankruptcy filings by creating unsustainable debt burdens for borrowers, particularly those pursuing advanced degrees.
As homeownership gets harder, more buyers are getting down payment help. What parents should know
Forty percent of homeowners received down payment assistance in 2026, up from 35% in 2023, with family serving as the primary source of support for younger buyers facing affordability challenges.
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Emergency alert warning of wildfire risk sent to phones in England and Wales
England and Wales received an emergency alert warning of serious wildfire risk, with the government banning disposable barbecue sales and deploying military support as fire incidents exceed previous records.
US employers added 253,000 jobs in April showing jobs market remains robust
US employers added 253,000 jobs in April, exceeding economist expectations and marking a rebound in hiring after months of slowdown, though unemployment fell to 3.4%.
US economy added 336,000 jobs in September surpassing expectations
The US added 336,000 jobs in September, nearly double economist expectations, as employment growth accelerated amid elevated interest rates and inflation-fighting efforts by the Federal Reserve.
Biden hails robust jobs market as proof US economy is ‘strongest in the world’
The US added 353,000 jobs in January, significantly exceeding economist expectations of less than 200,000, with unemployment at 3.7%, prompting President Biden to declare the economy “the strongest in the world.”
US adds 175,000 April jobs as hiring slows and unemployment stays steady
US hiring slowed in April with 175,000 jobs added as wage growth decelerated. The unemployment rate edged up to 3.9% but remained historically low, marking the 27th consecutive month below 4%.
US job market grows amid threats of mass federal layoffs and Trump tariffs
The US economy added 151,000 jobs in February as federal workforce reductions and tariff uncertainty cast shadows over labor market growth.
US lost 105,000 jobs in October and added 64,000 in November, according to delayed data
US job growth rebounded in November with 64,000 positions added, exceeding economist forecasts, though unemployment reached a four-year high of 4.6% amid labor market weakness concerns.
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
The Trump administration proposed significant changes to Head Start, the federal early education program for low-income children, that would reduce federal standards and shift control to states and parents.
Writing skills are getting more attention in school
Schools across the country are increasing focus on writing instruction after recognizing students lack foundational skills in composition, spelling, and punctuation.
Paying vendors for student results
School districts are experimenting with outcomes-based contracts that tie vendor payments to student academic results, with early research showing mixed results in tutoring and educational software effectiveness.
The school year begins in LA with one big change: limited screen time
Los Angeles Unified School District is implementing strict screen time limits this year, banning screens for first graders and younger, with phased restrictions for older students.
Behind England’s bumper A-level results lie record levels of regional disparities
England’s A-level results show record regional disparities, with London students achieving top grades at nearly double the rate of north-east students, widening the gap to 9.6 percentage points.