DEVELOPING: AI and Mortgages to Be Mandatory in English Schools Curriculum

Breaking News: AI and Mortgages to Become Mandatory in English Schools Curriculum The UK government has announced that it will make significant changes to the national curriculum in England, with AI and mortgages set to become mandatory subjects. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson revealed the plans, citing a need to "revitalise" the curriculum and address the skills gap in modern society. Children in English schools will now be taught how to budget and understand how mortgages work, as well as how to spot fake news and disinformation, including AI-generated content. The government has accepted the majority of recommendations from its review of the national curriculum, which was commissioned last year. The changes aim to narrow the attainment gap between disadvantaged students and their classmates. However, head teachers have expressed concerns that the new curriculum will require "sufficient funding and teachers" to implement effectively. The government has scrapped the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), a progress measure for schools introduced in 2010. The new curriculum is expected to take effect in the coming years, with further details to be announced in the coming months. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.