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EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender

Changes follow concern that original code created a legal minefield for organisations implementing it

The Guardian - UK

Fried foods and sugary treats cut from school meals in sweeping reforms

The new rules aim to curb obesity and tooth decay, with fruit-based desserts and wholesome mains replacing ‘grab and go’ options

Evening Standard

Deep-fried food and pizza to be banned from school menus in obesity crackdown

School menus are set to be overhauled to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay

The Independent UK

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Reform voters more likely to see ‘divisive’ social media posts than ones from family and friends, study finds

Online algorithms are fuelling ‘isolation and division’, researchers said

The Independent UK

More than 20,000 students told they must pay back loans of up to £30k after funding blunder

‘This is not students’ fault,’ the education minister Bridget Phillipson said

The Independent UK

Another welfare row looms for Labour as MP signals ‘further reform’

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The Independent UK

Starmer ally paves way for fresh row with Labour rebels over benefits cuts

Exclusive: PM’s close ally Bridget Phillipson tells The Independent there ‘needs to be further reform to the social security system for people to get back into work’

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Trump aims ‘Neville Chamberlain’ jibe at PM during Easter celebration

At an Easter event at the White House on Monday, the US president told reporters the UK had ‘a long way to go’.

Evening Standard

Trump targets Starmer with ‘Neville Chamberlain’ jibe as strained UK-US relationship rumbles on

Sir Keir has said he will not ‘buckle under pressure’

The Independent UK

UK ‘won’t be getting involved’ in Iran war following Trump’s latest threat

The US President said American forces would attack Iranian power plants and bridges

The Independent UK

UK will stay out of offensive action against Iran, says minister

US President Donald Trump said American forces would attack Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran did not open the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

Starmer to meet energy and finances bosses in bid to stop household bills spiralling

PM to hear directly from business leaders as war in the Middle East threatens economic instability

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer says UK will ‘have to act’ to curb addictive features of social media

In his strongest intervention yet, PM says some features ‘shouldn’t be permitted’, while education secretary says things ‘are going to change’

The Guardian - UK

Russian spy satellites used to photograph Chagos military base for Iran, Zelensky claims

The Iranian attack on Diego Garcia took place prior to March 24 and saw two ballistic missiles launched at the base, around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away

The Independent UK

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Keir Starmer: Where Did It All Go Wrong? review – is the PM just useless at politics or is it something more sinister?

Westminster insiders try to get to the bottom of Starmer’s awful unpopularity and frequent blunders – but fail to consider less palatable possibilities

Evening Standard

Under-fives should not be on screens for more than an hour a day, parents told

The new guidance comes as the Government is also considering Australia-style measures to limit or ban social media for under-16s.

The Guardian - UK

It’s always been a fight to get children the early years care they deserve. It’s time to fight again

Labour recognises how crucial education is at the start of life, but still the poorest children are missing out, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Why I had to turn to lawyers as the parent of a child with Send

Letter: Melissa Hayhurst says the government should ensure children are getting the support they need instead of attacking the lawyers helping parents

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The Independent UK

Parents warned children with no reading experience start school as ‘second-class citizens’

Children’s laureate, Frank Cottrell-Boyce outlined how almost 50% of children arrive at school without having been read to by their parents

The Independent UK

Families living in fear of racial harassment amid ‘provocative nationalism’ in UK

More than one in three school and college leaders say their students or teachers have experienced racial harassment while on the school commute

The Guardian - UK

Phillipson accuses lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs

Education secretary claims lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit

The Independent UK

First three V-level subjects to be offered from 2027 revealed

The government’s new vocational qualifications were announced as part of reforms to the curriculum and post-16 system

The Guardian - UK

Ministers to ask 100 UK citizens to advise on digital ID plans

Exclusive: Randomly selected panel will feed into consultation as government seeks to counter conspiracy theories and public mistrust

Evening Standard

Kate hails ‘resilience and quiet strength’ of women on International Women’s Day

In a post signed ‘C’ on X, she said: ‘Today we celebrate the kindness, resilience and quiet strength of women in our families and communities.’

International Business Times UK

Who is Joani Reid? Quick Facts on the Labour MP Who Recently Stepped Down Because Her Husband Was Arrested

Scottish MP Joani Reid resigns Labour whip following her husband's arrest on suspicion of spying for China. Explore her career and personal life.

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