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Government ‘not going to rule anything out’ amid benefit cap pressure

The Government has been under pressure to axe the system which restricts certain benefits to the first two children in most households.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

Which Reform UK policies did Nigel Farage confirm in his speech?

The Reform leader’s wide-ranging speech attacking Sir Keir Starmer’s Government came after the party secured widespread support in local elections.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

Government announces major changes to apprenticeships in new shake up

Funding to be shifted away from higher level apprenticeships to focus on training at lower levels

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

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Ministers ‘considering’ scrapping two-child benefit cap after Farage vows to axe it

Nigel Farage will try and outflank Labour on benefits in a fresh appeal to working people on Tuesday

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Reform UK’s income tax plans ‘to cost up to £80bn’ warns IFS – as it happened

Research institute says costs of plan to exclude those earning less than £20k from the tax will dwarf those of party’s winter fuel and two-child benefit changes

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

Minister gives strongest sign yet Labour could end two-child benefit limit

Bridget Phillipson says it is party’s ‘moral mission’ to ensure fewer children grow up in poverty

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

Scrapping two-child benefit cap ‘not off the table’, says Education Secretary

The Government’s child poverty strategy, which was due to be published in the spring, is now set to come out in the autumn.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

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Phillipson promises to ‘back the next generation’ with training opportunities

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the Government was providing opportunities and ‘it’s now the responsibility of young people to take them’.

Evening Standard · May 26, 2025

Ministers brace for NHS strikes after doctors denounce ‘derisory’ pay rise

Other NHS staff decry their award, while teachers are angered part of their pay rise will come from school budget

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Sadiq Khan distances himself from Starmer with vow to ‘stand up for trans Londoners’ after Supreme Court ruling

Sadiq Khan’s response to the ruling was a stark contrast with his party leader Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Partially funded teacher pay rise may lead to cuts to school provision – unions

The largest education union in England has threatened to ‘register a dispute’ with the Government unless it fully funds the pay award.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

UK government urged to introduce GCSE in Ukrainian for child refugees

Children’s commissioner joins Kyiv in asking DfE to create new qualification to cope with ‘immense upheaval’ of fleeing war

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Wednesday briefing: How Labour is handling the fallout from the equality act ruling

In today’s newsletter: The government has cancelled its women’s conference, citing legal uncertainty after the cupreme court ruling. As the EHRC delays full guidance, frustration and confusion grow

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

EHRC says people could be asked for birth certificates to prove biological sex

The consultation period was extended from two weeks to six ‘in light of the level of public interest’, the Equality and Human Rights Commission said.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

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Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

UK to back global rules on AI in schools, says Phillipson

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will tell a conference she aims to put Britain at the forefront of a ‘revolution’ in technology.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

Protesters rally against Government’s ‘insane’ Schools Bill

Speeches were delivered by representatives from home education groups, religious organisations and children’s charities.

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

‘Grit’ no substitute for better mental health funding for pupils in England, say experts

As education secretary unveils £49m for school-based support and calls for ‘grit’, charity says many children have significant treatment needs

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Labour to roll out new measures to teach children resilience in battle on mental health in schools

Building up children’s resilience is part of a number of measures being rolled out across schools to help tackle poor attendance and behaviour

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The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

‘Much-needed grit’ to be fostered in England’s schoolchildren, say ministers

Increased mental health support for young people will give them resilience, say education and health secretaries

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

Baroness Amanda Spielman said it can be ‘easy’ to label decision-makers as ‘soulless and unfair’ in her maiden speech in the House of Lords.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Free childcare has been expanded – here’s who is eligible and what it means

The scheme will see additional hours expended for babies from September

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Proposed changes to space requirements in nurseries ‘could lead to overcrowding’

The Government has launched a consultation on possible changes to the indoor floor space requirements per child in early years settings.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Expansion of free childcare rolls out today – here’s who is eligible

The expansion of free childcare will continue later this year

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

‘Generational shift’ in free childcare will give women freedom, says Phillipson

The expansion of funded childcare began being rolled out in England in April last year for working parents of two-year-olds.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Universities must be more transparent with public money, skills minister says

It comes after reports that two in five universities and colleges in England expect to run at a deficit this year.

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