UK schools

The Royal Society of Chemistry has published its Science Teaching Survey 2026, which reveals a postcode lottery in science education. The findings indicate that the quality of science teaching children receive varies significantly depending on where they live in the UK. The survey highlights disparities in resources, teacher recruitment and retention across regions, prompting calls for fairer funding and targeted support for under-resourced schools.

Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess Diana, is trending in the UK around his memoir 'A Very Private School', often described in coverage as his swan song on the subject of his childhood. The book details alleged abuse he suffered at boarding school, and has drawn significant attention for its criticism of royal-adjacent institutions. Coverage notes it has unsettled royal circles, though the exact trigger for the current search spike is not clear from the posts.