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Is schooling as we know it coming to an end? Governments have been raising the English school-leaving age for decades, compelling more and more boys and girls to stay at school when they don't want to. But has this made us a more educated country? School was made compulsory for five to ten-year-olds in 1880. The leaving age rose to 11 in 1893, 12 in 1899, 14 in 1918, 15 in 1947, 16 in 1972, 17 in 2013 and 18 in 2015 (in the rest of the UK it is still 16). What has this actually achieved? If the quantity of time spent in class was a measure of how educated the country was, it would be marvellous. But quantity does not equal quality.

Louise Harland (left), whose pup was fussed over by the royal, 42, (after his visit to Cornwall, today, told Hits Radio Cornwall how the future King opened up about his own pet when chatting with her. 'And he asked what breed he was and he's never met one of those breeds - he's a cockerjack - so he's a little bit of a unique combination.' She said William remarked on how 'soft' her pooch's ears were, and 'gave him lots of loving'. Right: William and Kate with Orla.

Prince William made a new four-legged friend visited Duchy College Stoke Climsland in Callington, Cornwall, today. The royal beamed as an excited pup called Ripper jumped and pawed at him, clearly excited to receive attention from the future King. The heir to the throne was walking by the animal management department when a dog on a leash enthusiastically sprung into action as William walked past.

The finding features in a report by the Policy Exchange think tank which also suggests Prince William should be given a bigger role in the 56-nation association. Policy Exchange, which is suggesting ways for the Commonwealth to adapt, said the Prince of Wales can play a 'key role' in 'banging the drum' for sustainability.

Prince William was dapper as ever in a navy velour suit, as he arrived for The Centrepoint Awards at The British Museum on Wednesday. The royal, 42, who is a patron of the homelessness charity appeared to be in good spirits as he attended solo, without his wife, the Princess of Wales, who has been working on a slow return to public life following the news that she has finished with her chemotherapy treatment.

New Zealand 's prime minister Jacinda Ardern receive a damehood during an investiture held at Windsor Castle today. Prince William, 42, was the royal handing out the honours, and his friendship with Jacinda, 44, was on full show as the two interacted. Smiling broadly in each other's company, the two friends were pictured looking comfortable when the Prince of Wales pinned the honour onto her sash, near her waist. (Pictured L-R: Prince William and Jacinda Ardern at today's ceremony in Windsor. Inset: The royal and then-PM rubbing noses in a traditional Maori greeting in Auckland in 2019).

Vicious trolls have targeted the female New Zealand Navy captain whose $100million ship sank, forcing the country's Defence Minister to blast the 'armchair admirals' and publicly state the captain's gender was not to blame.

While Harry and Meghan moved to Montecito, California after stepping down as senior royals, they have continued to be linked to their A-lister pals. However, many - including Idris Elba, Edward Enninful and Stella McCartney - have opted not to choose sides, and continue enjoying warm relationships with both Harry as well as his family members back in the UK. Meanwhile, even one of the Duke's closest pals, Nacho Figueras, has still maintained connections to the Windsors via his friendship with Mike and Zara Tindall. Pictured left, Harry and Meghan. Right, the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Centre: 1. Katy Perry, 2. 3.Stella McCartney, Jacinda Ardern, 4.Jose Andres, 5. The Clooneys, 6. Idris Elba, 7. Edward Enninful, 8. Rita Ora, 9. The Beckhams.

It's undeniable that the Duchess of Sussex's selection (pictured right inset, on the 2019 cover) have continued to be 'changemakers' - but some have been markedly more controversial than others. Revered author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (left) - who counts Beyoncé among her fans - faced online backlash after throwing her support behind JK Rowling , who has repeatedly been accused of making transphobic comments. Elsewhere, DJ Jameela Jamil (right), who has been a vocal activist against diet culture on social media, has been accused of 'lying' about her health past, which prompted her to hit out at the 'unhinged' troll. Pictured centre, Jacinda Ardern, and left inset, Francesca Hayward. This week, the star-studded 15 nominate d the next generation of 'Game Changers to Know' for Vogue.

Tracy Hickman, 57, who has terminal cancer, said seriously ill people like her in Britain should be given choices over how their life can end. 'Look at what New Zealand has done, and do it even better,' she said of her message to UK politicians, speaking to The Guardian. 'There is a lot of focus on the right to life, but people should have the right to a peaceful, gentle death.' Ms Hickman has dual British and New Zealand nationality. She has chosen to die on May 22 under New Zealand laws that allow competent adults to choose an assisted death if they have both a terminal illness and six months to live. They must also be in 'unbearable suffering' that cannot be relieved and in an 'advanced state of irreversible decline in physical capability'.

REEM IBRAHIM: Rishi Sunak - the architect of Britain's hotly-contested policy - said the goal was to prevent tomorrow's children from taking up cigarettes, effectively creating a 'smoke-free' generation that kills off the tobacco industry for good. But how on earth does he plan on enforcing it? Even the world's biggest nanny state, New Zealand, had to bin the very same proposal. Ironically, many younger Brits will likely keep smoking but without having to pay the levies associated with covering the costs to the NHS. The generational tobacco ban is often framed around preventing children from taking up cigarettes. But this, of course, is already illegal. In practice, it's really about preventing future adults from making decisions about their own bodies.

Prince William warned today that it is the 'critical decade' to try and set the world on a'better' track to combat the climate crisis, as he attended an event for the first environmental competition he founded. The inaugural Earthshot+ festival brought together climate scientists, global leaders, and corporate executives in central London to celebrate The Earthshot Prize Launchpad. The Princes of Wales attended the service after spending a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday with Queen Camilla and other senior royals. Kate Middleton, his wife, did not attend the service but was photographed alongside her husband as he entered Westminster Abbey.

Since New Zealand announced its plans for a world-first prohibition, Britain has been urged to ban cigarettes, Rishi Sunak's dream of a generational ban on smoking has been put into question. Born under former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, the global left's darling, would have seen those born after 2009 never be allowed to buy cigarettes legally. But after her predecessor lost the election, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the head of a newly elected Conservative coalition government, has confirmed plans to officially withdraw it next week. MPs have been encouraged to abandon UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's call to bring in England's own generational smoking ban. The Institute of Economic Affairs' Christopher Snowdon, head of lifestyle economics, said that it revealed how foolish the UK's search for a similar ban was.

On Saturday, Jacinda Ardernand Clarke Gayford married at the Craggy Range vineyard in New Zealand's Hawkes Bay area, which is famous for its world class wines. On Monday, the former prime minister of New Zealand posted a snapshot (right) of the big day on Instagram.

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's former Prime Minister, married longtime fiancé Clarke Gayford in a lavish wedding held at the exclusive Craggy Range vineyard in Havelock North, in the heart of New Zealand's Hawkes Bay. Ardern, 42, dressed in a white halterneck gown, wore a sheer white full-length veil, similar to the one worn by her mother Laurell when marrying her father Ross Ardern 47 years ago.

Protesters interrupted Dame Jacinda Ardern's long-awaited wedding to partner Clarke Gayford (inset) just hours before she says, 'I do'. The former prime minister of New Zealand and her fiancé are tying the wedding today at luxurious vineyard Craggy Range (left) in Havelock North, in the heart of New Zealand's Hawke's Bay's heart, almost ten years since planning the wedding, which was postponed by Covid-19. Nevertheless, a male activist holding a sign reading "Let we forget jab mandates!" (right) was seen patrolling the outskirts of the lavish home just hours before guests were set to arrive.

Jacinda, 43, was joined by her mother Laurrell Ardern and her family at Sen Nails & Beauty in the heart of Hawke's Bay on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. She attempted to mask herself during her manicure by wearing a straw hat and a surgical facemask.

In a top-secret wedding held at a picturesque winery in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand's former prime minister, Dame Jacinda Ardern and longtime fiancee Clarke Gayford will marry this weekend. According to Daily Mail Australia, Craggy Range winery in Havelock North, near the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, is due to hold the wedding for the couple after years of delays and cancellations.

Shavaughn Ruakere, a former New Zealand prime minister, dated Jacinda Ardern's soon-to-be husband for two years. Clarke Gayford, the fiance of Ruakere and Ardern, separated in 2013 in the same year as Ardern and Clarke became together. Ruakere had expressed her doubts about marriage and having children with Clarke just months before.

After many years of delays and cancellations, Jacinda Ardern will marry Clarke Gayford, a long-time friend, at a luxurious New Zealand venue on Saturday. The pair are yet to marry as the former Prime Minister of New Zealand dealt with a string of tragedies, including the deadly Christchurch terror attack, the White Island volcano eruption, and the coronavirus pandemic. The rescheduled ceremony will be held at a vineyard 200 kilometers away from the original location in Hawke's Bay on January 13. Local media has announced that it will be held at a vineyard, 200 kilometers away from the original location.

On Thursday, America Ferrera was stunned by the outpouring of her responses from the 9,500 attendees of the sold-out 19th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women in Boston. The audience recalled the feminist speech delivered by the 39-year-old Emmy winner's character in Greta Gerwig's critically acclaimed, $1.442 billion-gross Barbie film.

Health Minister Mark Butler unveiled on Tuesday that the federal government intends to prohibit the importation of single-use disposable vaping from January 1st next year. However, leading tobacco advocates argue that the reforms will not solve Australia's smoking black market crisis and are pushing for nicotine e-cigarettes to be sold lawfully with the same rules as tobacco and alcohol products.

The law, which was introduced under former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's last year, was intended to ban the selling of cigarettes to children born after 2008, making a bold attempt to establish a smoke-free New Zealand by 2025. However, New Zealand's new Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon (left), was concerned that the ban would result in a lucrative black market, and that tax cuts would be delayed.

Ex-Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern first introduced the change in 2022 to discourage children from participating in the habit. If this year was enacted next year, anyone born after 2008 would have been barred from ever buying cigarettes. Christopher Luxon, New Zealand's new prime minister, (right), has confirmed that the U-turn will finance tax cuts. The reversedignation was 'particularly worrying,' according to public health experts, who warned that the change could cost thousands of people. Action on Smoking and Health's chief executive, Deborah Arnott, called it a "purely political call." The figure shows that smoking is present in the United Kingdom, the United States, and New Zealand.