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One of the most prevalent topics in the news at present relates to Britain’s membership within the European Union (EU). On 23rd June, the UK will settle a question that's been rumbling close to the surface of British politics for a generation: should the country remain within the European Union, or leave the organisation and go it alone. 

One of the main concerns surrounding the education sector in the UK at present is severe teacher shortages. The shortage is being caused by problems in recruiting new teachers and retaining existing ones.

Colouring used to be reserved for children and the occasional adult who got to babysit them, but recently, the activity has found a different demographic. What started as a niche hobby has now turned into an international trend, as adult colouring books find themselves on more and more best-sellers’ lists throughout the world. 

Everyone gets stressed, it’s a normal part of exams. Constant assessments and exams are creating an environment which is putting a lot of stress on young people. Being able to prevent and manage pressure is a vital ingredient to success in education. 

Fair admissions campaigner and Bristol teacher Christine Townsend is standing as mayor to fight for fairer school admissions. The election offers her a platform to campaign against admissions practices that stop poorer children getting places.