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New Zealand announces major overhaul of seasonal worker scheme; changes from 2027

New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will see reforms starting in 2027. These changes aim to simplify recruitment and improve worker protections for overseas staff. Employers will experience streamlined accreditation and agreement processes under the new framework. Workers will benefit from strengthened support and clearer cost recovery agreements. The government…

The Economic Times

Edinburgh to host free festival on Scotland's colonial past, languages and gaming

A series of talks and workshops on health, the creative arts and video games will be held during a festival on knowledge in Se…

The National (Scotland)

Duke of Edinburgh becomes fellow of Royal Society of Edinburgh

There are more than 1,800 RSE fellows.

Evening Standard

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I was trapped in an abusive relationship at 16, now I’m demanding schools protect teenagers better

Faustine Petron’s Make It Mandatory campaign has received support from MPs and charities and garnered over 100,000 signatures

The Independent UK

Hubble Telescope scientist among new Royal Society of Edinburgh fellows

Cartoonist and artist Kate Charlesworth is also part of the 2025 cohort.

Evening Standard

Crucial topics are missing from teens’ education on sex and reproductive health in England

Comprehensive sex and reproductive health education aims to promote positive attitudes toward sex and reproductive health, and empower young people to make informed decisions.

The Conversation

Scrap subsidies to Scotland’s conifer forests, urges report

Royal Society of Edinburgh says money should be spent on longer-living native forests with greater biodiversity benefits

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Sex ed rewrite pledge draws ire in New Zealand

Beyond a pledge to scrap smokefree laws, the New Zealand coalition agreements contains plenty of controversial measures sure to create division.

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NZ wants more seasonal workers – but Pacific nations no longer want to be the ‘outposts’ that ‘grow’ them

The three party leaders currently negotiating to form New Zealand’s next government might have their differences, but they seem to agree on one thing: the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme needs to expand.

The Conversation

The top fringe events at this year's SNP conference in Aberdeen

THE SNP’s annual conference is set to run from Sunday to Tuesday in Aberdeen with a major debate on the party’s independence strategy dominating…

The National (Scotland)

Neil Oliver resignation shows ‘how extreme GB News has become’, say campaigners

THE resignation of Neil Oliver from a prestigious academic organisation shows “how extreme GB News has become”, according to campaigners.

The National (Scotland)

Neil Oliver resigns from Royal Society of Edinburgh after 'discussions'

CONTROVERSIAL GB News presenter and conspiracy theorist Neil Oliver has resigned from the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) ...

The National (Scotland)

What we get wrong about self-esteem: It's built through actions, not words

Self-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It’s how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competent, whether we think we belong, whether we like ourselves.

The Conversation

Parents opposed to LGBT material being shown to their children protest outside Manchester primary school

They have called for an 'open and honest' conversation about the curriculum

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Third of post-primary schools in Northern Ireland 'teaching pupils that homosexuality is wrong'

One school said children would be told about the idea "homosexual acts are against the nature and purpose of human relationships"

Wales Online

Campaigners lose battle against Wales' new sex education lessons

The opponents of Wales' new sex education lessons have no more legal avenues to use

The Independent UK

Transgender guidance for schools to be published for summer term, says PM

A union said an established set of guidelines is needed so schools are no longer ‘caught in the crossfire between opposing views and beliefs’.

Insider UK

Royal Society of Edinburgh recognises business leaders

91 new Fellows have been elected from across the sciences, arts, education, business and public life

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Sex education must be ‘grounded in facts’ to prevent controversy – Ofsted chief

Amanda Spielman told school and college leaders that clearer guidelines on relationships and sex education could help the sector ‘get it right’.

Insider UK

Highland firm gets £2.8 million for project that will create 500 jobs

A £14m research and development spend should more than treble the company’s turnover

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood event celebrates global impact of Scotland's 'world-leading' research

SNP MSP Clare Adamson hosted the event which recognised the country’s role in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The Independent UK

More than one in five boys look for information about sex from porn, report finds

Report from SafeLives highlights gaps in relationships and sex education classes

The Conversation

Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: how seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers

The economic impact of COVID on Pacific Island states, combined with major labour shortages in Australia and New Zealand, has created a perfect storm. A mass exodus means Pacific nations are now losing crucial workers at such volume that their own development prospects are being undermined.

AAP

NZ announces Pacific labour safeguards

Jacinda Ardern's government will expand its Pacific labour scheme while cracking down on exploitation of migrant workers in New Zealand.

Wales Online

What young children are being taught about sexuality and gender in school in Wales from this week

The new compulsory lessons have been controversial

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