The English government is launching new technical education pathways for pupils aged 14, encouraging them to pursue subjects like AI and manufacturing that are aligned with local job markets.

The English government has announced plans to implement a nationwide ban on mobile phones in schools, with education minister Jacqui Smith confirming the move will create a clear legal requirement for schools to prohibit smartphone use during school hours.

The House of Lords has warned the English government that without urgent intervention, the country faces daily water shortages of 5 billion litres by 2055, urging action on rainfall harvesting and water usage.

The English government plans to introduce legislation that will make it easier for landowners and tenants to cull deer, aiming to protect crops and property from deer damage.