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Free breakfast clubs, home-school register and academy reforms supported by MPs

The Education Secretary pledged to break down the barriers to opportunity for each and every child’ as school reforms cleared the Commons.

The Independent UK

Government defeats Conservative attempt to ban mobile phones in schools

The Conservative proposal came as MPs raised concerns about smartphones and social media’s impact on children’s mental health.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves’ Budget ‘a recipe for total disaster’ for nurseries, Tories claim

Shadow education minister Neil O’Brien said up to four in 10 early years providers are expected to close as a result of the NI increase.

Evening Standard

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Schools will get extra money to cover national insurance rise – Phillipson

Bridget Phillipson told MPs that schools and colleges will get compensation at a ‘national level’ after the 1.2 percentage point increase in Budget.

Evening Standard

UK politics live: Jenrick gets justice role in Badenoch’s shadow cabinet as Stride and Patel land top jobs

It comes as education secretary Bridget Phillipson announced a rise to university tuition fees

The Independent UK

‘Make Britain vaguely civilised again’? Sounds great – but not the way this Tory MP would do it, thanks

Neil O’Brien’s simplistic plan isn’t really about antisocial behaviour. It’s a litany of rightwing gripes aimed at human rights, says writer and broadcaster Anne Perkins

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP calls for ‘spitting crackdown’ and end to vandalism in bid to ‘make Britain vaguely civilised again’

Neil O’Brien claimed the desire to live in an ‘orderly and civilised society’ was ‘one of the most under-discussed’ things in politics

The Independent UK

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Labour defends welcoming rightwing Tory MP Natalie Elphicke into party – as it happened

Natalie Elphicke said she was defecting to Labour due to ‘broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government’

The Guardian - UK

Alan Duncan facing Tory disciplinary inquiry over comments accusing senior party figures of being too ‘pro-Israel’ – as it happened

Former Foreign Office minister had suggested some in government were prepared to overlook human rights violations

The Guardian - UK

All the MPs rebelling over Sunak's Rwanda bill as two senior Tories quit

Here are all the MPs that backed amendments to Sunak's Rwanda Bill

Evening Standard

Conservative MP writes to home secretary over Sikh activist’s sudden death

Avtar Singh Khanda’s death coincided with alleged Indian plots to kill Sikh activists in North America

The Guardian - UK

Anti-obesity drugs will be ‘adopted like statins’ – minister

Health minister Neil O’Brien said the drugs are ‘game changing’.

The Independent UK

Digital phone system upgrade ‘to end 8am scramble’ for GP appointments

The move has been backed by £240 million from the Government.

The Independent UK

Plan to improve dental delays by granting hygienists more power

The consultation forms part of the Government’s Primary Care Recovery Plan.

The Independent UK

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Chronicle Live

Measles warning as doctor shares symptoms parents need to look out for

There's been a spike in measles cases across the UK with parents urged to get their children vaccinated

The Independent UK

Disposable vapes a danger to dogs as well as children, ministers warned

The warning about pets unexpectedly eating throwaway e-cigarettes came as ministers were warned about the “ticking time bomb” they could cause.

Chronicle Live

'Trailblazing' harm reduction project sees police seize almost £3m-worth of drugs in Newcastle in 2 years

Police, council and Government figures have welcomed the success of pioneering drugs harm reduction scheme Project ADDER.

Chronicle Live

NHS bosses say 'robust plans' are in place ahead of three day junior doctors' strike

NHS bosses said plans were in place to protect vital services during three days and nights of strike action

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Threatened doctor's surgery could close within weeks

NHS boss confirms date for potential disposal of Park View Medical Centre

The Independent UK

England on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, says Government

The Department of Health and Social Care said new transmissions fell by almost a third between 2019 and 2021.

Bristol Post

Bristol residents resort to DIY dentistry as NHS access reaches crisis point

Despite having 24,272 active NHS dentists in England, a quarter of the adult population still has unmet dental needs

Evening Standard

Wayne Sullivan: City Hall diversity scheme renamed in tribute to Sadiq Khan aide who died aged 37

A City Hall scheme to encourage diversity is to be renamed in tribute to a Sadiq Khan aide who died from cancer aged 37.

The Guardian - UK

Labour plans to allow local authorities to buy land cheaply for development

Exclusive: If elected next year, party would allow officials to buy up land at fraction of potential cost as part of ‘pro-building’ agenda

The Guardian - UK

Ministers urged to ban single-use vapes amid rising popularity with UK children

As many as 15% of 11- to 15-year-olds use vapes, experts suggest, with products often packaged in bright colours

The Independent UK

Concerns over ultra-processed foods on healthy eating app

The Soil Association has raised concerns that the NHS Food Scanner app continues to list biscuits, cakes and crisps as ‘good’ options.

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