If Trump is going to adopt English as the official language of America then he should be paying royalties to England. Obviously we'll let Canada use it for free because a) they're nice and b) half of them prefer French anyway.

“To argue that it was set up to screw the United States is not just bad language but it’s an abuse of history” – Christine Lagarde President of the European Central Bank responds to President Trump’s claim that the EU was designed to take advantage of America

Many investors are dazed. No wonder: as the US flirts with shutdow and Trump intensifies his trade war, indices of economic uncertainty have shot above even the pandemic or the 2008 financial crisis. But the uncertainty could get worse, says Gillian Tett on.ft.com/3DxcP1M

A stunning essay in the FT on the international decline in the ability to read, reason, focus, and learn new things. It began or accelerated in the early 2010s. It's hitting teens AND adults. Self-report and objective scores. by John Burn-Murdoch ft.com/content/a8016c…

It’s time to unite Canadians by focusing on shared values and common goals. It’s time to spend less, and invest more. It’s time to secure new trading partners and build one strong Canadian economy. Let’s get to work.

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Do you know a young person who has spent time in local authority care and is now planning to go to university in the autumn? Applications are now open for the Quinlan Scholarship, worth £4000 for the first year of an undergraduate degree: crowdscholar.co.uk/scholarship-qu… Spread the word!

Exclusive, I think:Commons hears call for nationwide measurement of children’s wellbeing in schools educationuncovered.co.uk/news/commons-h… Fascinated by this growing campaign for co-ordinated move on wellbeing measurement,given concerning statistics on situation with UK teenagers in particular.

Today in Akre - Iraqi Kurdistan celebrating Newroz the Kurdish New Year . Happy Newroz to all nations celebrating Newroz .

Attempts to disparage and discredit The Atlantic, our editor, and our reporting follow an obvious playbook by elected officials and others in power who are hostile to journalists and the First Amendment rights of all Americans.

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My wife made marmalade sandwich 🥪 for Paddington! They are still enjoying their stay in 🇯🇵 !!

Every situation, no matter how overwhelming it appears, carries within it the seeds of change. So if your present situation is making you worried, remember that everything is temporary. From the Yukon, Canada, I am sharing joy, hope, and positivity.

'These children, they are fearful... they just need kindness and compassion' Actor and mother Anna Maxwell Martin joined @bbcnuala in the Woman’s Hour studio on Monday as we discussed school attendance & SEND provision for children ⬇️

Open letter to the UK government following plans to roll out Netflix’s Adolescence as a blanket resource in schools. Many professionals have serious concerns surrounding educational integrity, ethical implications, and practical challenges. Please consider adding your name to

Link to plain text open letter: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d… Link to add your name to the growing list of signatories: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Please look to the evidence its no doubt a great creative piece, covering very topical issues but so was La Haine - noone just dumped that across schools PLEASE READ expert view: docs.google.com/document/u/0/d…

This is one of the most powerful things you’ll watch online or TV. It puts the Tories, and in particular Kemi Badenoch, to shame. Not to mention anyone else who has tried to use the horror of the grooming gangs for political point-scoring.

"I do not know how she dare"... indeed. It is a horror.

🚨 Stranded in We urgently need assistance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of these young people. British Airways @Gibraltar_Airport please step in immediately. #Stranded #BritishAirways #Gibraltar