Labour faces £6.6bn Send crisis in education overhaul
Labour confronts a £6.6bn special educational needs crisis as Bridget Phillipson battles Treasury for proper funding. Can inclusion reforms deliver for children?
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Lammy's justice reforms to scrap some jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces reforms placing victims 'front and centre', including removing jury trials for some cases to tackle the crown court backlog. Read the full details.
Australia's Landmark Environmental Law Overhaul Passed
Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to the EPBC Act, providing long-overdue protection for forests and biodiversity. This landmark legislation acknowledges the environment as the foundation of the economy.
Ministers face £6bn Send funding hole questions
Government faces pressure to explain how £6bn special educational needs funding gap will be covered. Education secretary insists reforms aim to help families, not save money.
£20bn Send funding timebomb hits education department
Rachel Reeves transfers Send funding responsibility to DfE, facing £20bn deficit. OBR warns of 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools without reforms. Read the full analysis.
Australia Passes Environmental Law Reforms in Landmark Deal
Anthony Albanese secures major parliamentary victory with Greens deal on environmental protection laws, while Barnaby Joyce resigns from Nationals. Read the full analysis.
Australia's New Environmental Laws: 7 Key Changes
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
Albanese in last-ditch talks to save nature laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervenes directly in negotiations to rescue Labor's environmental reforms as Greens consider 11th-hour compromise deal before parliament's final sitting day.
Council pays £5k after SEND support failures
A West London mother receives £5,675 compensation after Ealing Council's failures left her disabled child without education and therapy for months. Discover the full investigation findings.
Final Canberra Sitting Week: Hanson & Environment Laws
Live coverage of Canberra's final sitting week as Pauline Hanson faces backlash over burqa stunt while Labor fights for environmental law reforms. Follow updates.
Bar Council Warns Against Jury Trial Overhaul
Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.
Special needs services face collapse in England
England's special educational needs services are at breaking point as demand surges. Experts warn proper funding and transparency are urgently needed to protect vulnerable children's rights.
Eurovision Changes Voting After Israel Interference Claims
Eurovision implements major voting reforms following allegations of Israeli government interference. Discover how new rules aim to restore contest integrity ahead of Vienna 2026.
SEND funding crisis pushes London councils to brink
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
New 50-place SEND school for North London
Brent Council reveals a new 50-place SEND primary school for Preston Park as part of a 212-place expansion to tackle rising demand and cut costly out-of-borough placements.
Greens warn of neo-Nazi threat and nature law concerns
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi discusses neo-Nazi rally fears and criticises Labor's potential deal with Coalition on nature laws. Read the full analysis.
UK's Biggest Immigration Shake-Up in 50 Years
The UK government unveils its most sweeping immigration reforms in decades, doubling settlement wait times and overhauling asylum rules. Discover how these changes will affect millions.
Labour's asylum plans threaten human rights
Labour's proposed asylum reforms face fierce criticism for undermining Britain's commitment to human rights and refugee protection. Experts warn these changes could violate international law.
Council Tax Reform: Who Faces Biggest Bills?
Exclusive analysis reveals how proposed council tax reforms could add thousands to annual bills for homeowners in England. Discover which regions face the hardest hits.
Headteacher sacked for leaving alcohol near pupils
A former headmistress has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after storing alcohol in her office, which was used by vulnerable SEND pupils. Discover the full details of the misconduct case.
Reeves' Investment Campaign Hit by II Withdrawal
Interactive Investor quits the government's flagship retail investment campaign, dealing a major blow to Rachel Reeves' Leeds Reforms ahead of the Budget.
Actor warns SATs are 'devastating' for SEND children
Anna Maxwell Martin and parent groups demand SATs reform, citing devastating effects on children with special educational needs. Join the call for an inclusive education system.
Labour's 20-year citizenship plan sparks backlash
Labour's proposed 20-year citizenship path for asylum seekers faces criticism from lifelong supporters. Critics warn it capitulates to racist rhetoric and threatens NHS staffing crisis.
Mahmood defends asylum reforms, UN backs Trump Gaza plan
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces criticism over asylum reforms. UN passes Trump's Gaza peace plan. Government to ban ticket touting. Get the full story.
Australia's Liberals Propose Immigration Cuts
Australia's Liberal Party unveils plan to slash immigration by targeting international students and skilled migrants. Discover the proposed changes and their potential impact.
Labour's Immigration Reforms: Key Changes Explained
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms including temporary refugee status and faster deportations. Discover how Labour plans to tackle illegal immigration.
Labour's asylum plans criticised as cruel and unachievable
Labour's sweeping asylum reforms face criticism for cruelty and impracticality while causing panic among refugees. Analysis reveals recycled policies and empty threats.
Mahmood Announces Hardline UK Asylum Policy
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood outlines sweeping asylum reforms, pledging faster deportations and stricter border controls. Read the latest developments.
Labour MPs revolt against asylum system reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces growing rebellion from Labour backbenchers over proposed asylum system reforms. Read about the internal party conflict and policy details.
UK Adopts Danish Immigration Model: Radical Overhaul
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces UK immigration reforms inspired by Denmark's controversial policies. Learn how this affects asylum seekers and British society.
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