Education
School Uniform Legislation: Government Pushes Back Against House of Lords Amendments
Parliament considers changes to school uniform rules following Lords proposals to require schools to publish the cost…
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Politics
Northern Ireland: Post-Brexit Trade Flows Show Windsor Framework Bedding In
Data from HMRC and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency shows trade patterns adjusting to the post-Windsor…
Finance
Crypto Donation Ban and £100,000 Foreign Cap Transform Party Funding Rules
New legislation targets anonymous digital donations and overseas money following years of concern about foreign interference in…
Health
Green Party Targets 200 New Council Seats With Polanski Leading the Charge
The Greens are polling at a record 17 percent under their new leader and believe urban seats…
Tech
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2: Prosecution Decisions Expected in 2026
The Metropolitan Police and CPS are weighing potential charges following the inquiry's findings of systemic failures by…
Economy
Free Childcare Expansion: One-Year-Olds Now Eligible for 15 Hours Weekly
The April 2026 phase of the free childcare expansion brought one-year-olds into the entitlement system for the…
Education
Childhood Obesity Rates Stable But Remain at Historically High Levels, Survey Shows
The National Child Measurement Programme shows no significant improvement in obesity rates among reception-age and year six…
Education
Council Tax Bills Cross £2,400 Average After Full 5 Percent Rises
Households across England face their highest council tax bills in history as authorities applied the maximum permitted…
Finance
Food Bank Demand Remains Double Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Easing Inflation
The Trussell Trust reported continued high demand at its network of food banks, with the Iran war…
Politics
Holyrood 2026: What the Scottish Parliament Polls Are Showing
The SNP faces its toughest Holyrood election in twenty years as Labour and Reform UK compete for…
Finance
Cost of Living Update: April 2026 Changes That Will Affect Your Household Budget
A comprehensive guide to the changes in bills, benefits and wages that took effect from April 2026…
Politics
BP Annual Results: Profits Boosted by Iran War Oil Spike Despite Climate Pledge Tensions
The oil major reported substantially higher returns in the conflict period but faces growing investor pressure over…
