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The Latin Excellence Programme was run in 40 state schools across England

Latin programme for state schools cut - what you need to know

The Government plans to stop funding hundreds of vocational qualifications this year - with many to be replaced by new 'T Levels'

Hundreds of Level 3 qualifications may be scrapped - full list

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London.

Watch: UK public give their view of AI as AI action plan is published

The UK Government has revealed plans to combat both price gouging for resale tickets to events across the country and a look into the practice of "dynamic pricing."

Price of resale tickets will soon be capped - what you need to know

The Government inherited NHS waiting times of up to 18 months but is committed to get waits down to 18 weeks by 2029. Photo by Jeff Moore/PA

Lewis Atkinson MP: Investment and reform will improve social care and our NHS

Angry business owner covers car with hundreds of fixed penalty notices

Private school fees could go up an average of more than £3,000 per year, new research warns

Private schools fees may rise 'thousands' for parents, as VAT kicks in

Some older school buildings may pose a safety risk

Government to survey older schools for defects - what you need to know

The closed Gateshead Flyover

Work begins to install supports for Gateshead flyover

What cost insulating homes (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: What grants are there to insulate my house? Find out

Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson.

Bridget Phillipson stresses commitment to building new schools

The bill could mean big changes for schools and families who home school alike

What parents need to know about Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Sharon Hodgson, second from the right, with First Do No Harm MPs and campaigners.

Sharon Hodgson MP: MPs call for action to implement all nine Baroness Cumberlege...

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness

North East bus fares to be capped at £2.50 as mayor confirms new limit

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures
Even millions of signatures doesn’t guarantee success 😬
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Respondents expect on average to get into £343 worth of debt this Christmas

Parents may be forced to sell their kids' stuff to cope this Christmas

Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch (front 2nd R) is joined by MPs Mel Stride, Chris Philp, Esther McVey, Claire Coutinho, Victoria Atkins, Andrew Griffith, and Priti Patel as they take part in the farmers rally on 19 November 2024 in London (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The real reasons farmers are protesting over Inheritance Tax changes

Folic acid will be added to non-wholemeal flour.

Extra vitamin to be added to white bread to help protect babies

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can speak to your pharmacist about seven common health conditions.

Pharmacies may close at evenings and weekends in historic strike plan

Post Office bosses are set to close 115 locations in a new bid to restructure the company

Post Office set to close 115 branches and axe jobs amid major cuts

The Lord Darzi Report found that the NHS is in 'serious trouble'.

NHS reforms: Government announces new league tables for NHS providers

Dave Broadbent, chair of R3 in Yorkshire

Both insolvency-related activity and levels of start-ups rise in Yorkshire and t...

A lot of abuse is via private messaging which is why the Online Safety Act needs strengthening. Picture posed by model

Chidline: A year since Online Safety Act became law, we’re still waiting for tec...

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

The government will be introducing a smoking ban, extending the indoor smoking ban to specific outdoor spaces.

Smoking ban UK: key things you need to know

EF100 survey resultd

A double-edged sword – how the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill and budge...
A recent survey revealed that 87.8% of franchisors who entered the Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards* said they do not have faith in the current government to do what’s best for small businesses.
Katie Hailes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the government’s key spending plans in her first Budget. Photo by Ben Whitley/PA Wire

Sharon Hodgson MP: Mineworker justice, millions for NHS and making those with th...

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

The education secretary has announced the first university tuition fee rise in eight years

Explainer Everything you need to know about the university tuition fee increase

Acting deputy national chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales Brian Booth

'Certain offences just can't be looked at' says Police Federation boss

Sue Johnston (centre) stars as the resident of a care home turned into a zombie in the horror-satire Generation Z, which began this week on Channel 4 (PIcture: Channel 4/The Forge/Alistair Heap)

Generation Z review: Not so much raw meat, more overcooked satire

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How the Autumn Budget affects pensions - from the triple lock to tax

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

A private schooling expert says that happier children learn better

Private school approach may be the cure for absence woes - expert

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

In an article marking the launch of the News Media Association’s Journalism Matters campaign, the Prime Minister gave his strong backing to news media

Sir Keir Starmer says journalism is the 'lifeblood of our democracy'

Coins falling out of jar

70% Of Brits Admit To Feeling Worried Or Anxious Ahead Of Reeves First Budget

Coins falling out of jar

70% Of Brits Admit To Feeling Worried Or Anxious Ahead Of Reeves First Budget

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

Energy Security Ed Miliband, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar at the Port of Greenock while on the General Election campaign trail in May

Nine out of ten green boffins threaten to quit jobs if not supported

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DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: who's eligible for payment - when it's paid

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally – representing as much as a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year.

Sharon Hodgson MP: Saving lives requires work but this Labour Government has alr...

More flexibility for teachers and better pay and conditions for school support staff are on the cards

What Labour's new employment rights bill means for teachers

(Photos: Getty Images)

UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

School classroom.

Watch: School absence fines rise details explained

Some of our MPs appear to hand their brains in at reception when they come to power. (Image created by AI)

'Good ideas from the Government appear thin on the ground'

(Photos: Getty Images)

Labour proposes weight-loss jabs for unemployed to boost workforce

Person using their phone

A major change to way phones are charged could come to UK

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

(Photos: Getty Images/SWNS)

'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds with former Sunderland Central MP Julie Elliott st today's event

Business Secretary makes 'kitchen sink' promise on visit to home city

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