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Term time holiday fines: How much are they and do they work?

Many parents take their children on holiday during term time because they save thousands, far more than the cost of the fine

Evening Standard

English universities should not expect government bailout, Phillipson says

Education secretary acknowledged crisis in sector with many institutions facing severe financial difficulties

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer says there is 'no silver bullet' to end child poverty

Sir Keir Starmer said there is “no silver bullet” to end child poverty but that “it’s good that we’re having a debate” about the…

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Labour considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

Keir Starmer warned there was ‘no silver bullet’ for child poverty, adding if there was ‘it would have been shot a very long time ago’

The Independent UK

Labour need to remove two-child benefit cap immediately amid ‘unacceptable’ levels of poverty, MPs say

Debate over two-child benefit cap a ‘defining issue for the new Labour government’, John McDonnell says

The Independent UK

Universities having a 'painful time' with finances, warns London's Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths faces mass walkout by staff angry over redundancy plans

Evening Standard

Labour will 'consider' scrapping two-child cap, says minister amid intense pressure

SCRAPPING the two-child benefit will be “considered” by the Government, a Cabinet minister has said – as she claimed doing so was “very…

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Keir Starmer indicates he will consider scrapping two-child benefit cap

PM endorses earlier comments by Bridget Phillipson amid brewing rebellion on policy among Labour MPs

The Guardian - UK

Education Secretary fuels speculation teachers set to receive bumper pay rises

Bridget Phillipson hinted educators will get significant wage increases as she praised Britain’s ‘brilliant workforce’

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer launches Skills England to tackle ‘broken’ training system

In a bid to ensure training provision is aligned with the needs of the economy, the prime minister will unveil Skills England in a speech on Monday

The Independent UK

Labour makes working-class children key to schools reform

Minister pledges more sports and drama in curriculum review as row deepens over two-child benefit cap

The Guardian - UK

‘A massive relief and a change of mood’: how did Keir Starmer’s first week in power go?

Britain’s new PM and his team are genuinely excited to have seized the reins of power in Westminster – but are under no illusion about the size of the task ahead

The Guardian - UK

Reducing Labour women to the sum of their outfits is suddenly all the rage

It seems Angela Rayner has forgotten her place, sartorially, but at least it lets Meghan off the hook

The Guardian - UK

The Government’s confirmed key policy positions at a glance

Labour has hit the ground running after a landslide General Election victory provided scope for major changes.

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Schools watchdog faces existential crisis and urgent reform is needed, say ex-inspectors

More than nine in 10 poll respondents oppose single-phrase judgments such as ‘inadequate’

The Independent UK

JK Rowling attacks new women’s minister over gender comments

Harry Potter author called past comments made by Anneliese Dodds on gender ‘nonsensical’

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves pledges to ‘fix foundations’ of UK economy with growth plan

Chancellor will use first speech to declare ‘national mission’ that involves unblocking infrastructure and private investment

The Independent UK

Bridget Phillipson launches Labour push to recruit 6,500 new teachers

Recruitment targets for teacher training courses were missed in 10 subjects in 2022/23

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The Guardian - UK

‘It was surreal’: Labour’s dizzying transition to power, from polls to the palace

Keir Starmer held his first cabinet meeting, then his first No 10 press conference just days after, as candidates, the MPs had waited for their constituency results

The Guardian - UK

Who is in the new Labour cabinet?

With many MPs who served Blair and Brown, Starmer’s team is one of the most experienced in recent times

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Labour Politicians Praise Keir Starmer For Nearing Power

Senior Labour politicians express admiration for Keir Starmer and Labour Party's projected success in exit poll, highlighting message of change and optimism.

The Guardian - UK

Labour prepares for government after unseating string of top Tories

Starmer’s party sees off Grant Shapps, Penny Mordaunt and Jacob Rees-Mogg as well as regaining ‘red wall’ seats

The Guardian - UK

Labour wants to create opportunities for all. Can its education pledges narrow the divide?

Lack of funds is a big issue in state schools, with experts wanting Labour to be bolder with its spending plans

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney calls out Keir Starmer over 'gender ideology in schools' claim

JOHN Swinney has said Keir Starmer is being influenced by the “front pages of some newspapers” when it comes to his position on gender issues ...

The Independent UK

What are Labour and the Conservative positions on transgender rights ahead of the 2024 general election?

Both Labour and the Conservatives have laid out their plans for gender law after July 4, with some key differences

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