Woolworths, Wilko and now WH Smith – why Britain’s high-street stalwarts don’t deserve to survive
With the news that another veteran retailer may be shutting its doors, Helen Coffey asks whether any of the UK’s heritage ...
Greens cash splash a ‘tone deaf contribution’ to education policy debate
The Greens’ $10bn cash splash to make public schools “completely free” is a “tone deaf contribution” to the education policy ...
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Charity’s laptop-drive for local students
Students from the St Albans Secondary College have received a number of laptops as part of the Les Twentyman Foundation ...
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School's back and many kids lack the basics
Thousands of children will start the school year without the essentials – including uniforms, shoes, food and stationery – ...
How much does it really cost to send a child to school in Brisbane?
According to a new report, sending a child to school in Brisbane for 13 years could cost more than $300,000. But it depends ...
The schools that have asked parents to pay for paper, tissues and markers
Principals have been told not to ask parents to fund communal supplies, but some are asking for hand soap, tissues, ...
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WHSmith confirms planned sell off of high street stores – Modella Capital, Alteri vying to buy?
WHSmith will confirm plans for its WHSmith High Street operation on the London Stock Exchange on Monday morning, 27th January ...
Commercial Sectors Show Mixed Results In Back-To-School Period
AMMAN - The start of the second school term for the 2024-2025 academic year has brought mixed activity across Jordan's ...
Demand for back to school financial assistance to grow - charity
A children's charity expects demand for back to school financial assistance to out strip previous years with spiralling costs and growing unemployment. Many parents are struggling with expenses that ...
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Back-to-school rush at Tango as new academic year begins
As the 2025 academic year officially commences today, Tango in 4 Mile is witnessing a massive influx of students and parents ...
Up to 30% savings at Rahmah Sales in February for new school term
KULAI: Parents will be able to enjoy savings of up to 30% on back-to-school items in the Rahmah Sales in February, says ...
How WHSmith became the UK's ultimate stationery destination in the 1970s - before 'abandoning its heritage' amid fears over future of high street icon
In recent years, WH Smith has tarnished the gleaming reputation as a shining beacon of the British high street with its ...