Saturday, 14 November 2026 — Tech hiccups hit schools and vital services hard
A global Microsoft outage has severely disrupted UK hospitals, GPs, schools, and police services. The NHS reported serious delays including prescription issues, while schools struggled with communication channels being down.
The Central European University, forced out of Hungary by Viktor Orbán’s government, is now signalling a possible partial return to Budapest. This signals a cautious optimism about Hungary’s political climate improving for academic freedom.
Students across the US have pushed back against Flock’s AI-powered surveillance cameras, citing serious privacy concerns. Several universities have dropped contracts with the company following protests.
As primary applications open, the DfE has launched a new digital tool that combines attendance, attainment, and extra offers like breakfast clubs. Parents get a clearer, one-stop view to support smarter school choices.
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