The government plans to halve the attainment gap in England Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. The education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, will be speaking to the BBC and Sky News shortly and will likely be asked about government plans to halve the attainment gap between the poorest pupils in England and their more affluent peers. The schools white paper, set to be published in full tomorrow, will set a target to halve the disadvantage gap by the time children born...

Bridget Phillipson defends changes, saying the government is ‘not taking away support’ from children UK politics live – latest updates Bridget Phillipson has pledged that under the government’s overhaul of special needs support for children in England will begin within weeks not months, as she prepares to announce the controversial revamp. Speaking before publication of the white paper on the reforms, Phillipson said children with special needs would be treated as “integral to the school sy...

An article questions whether Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is the most dangerous woman in Britain, discussing her views on Send reform, gender, and the government's critical year.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson acknowledged the 'uncertainty' faced by UK businesses following new US tariffs and stated that the government is seeking the 'best deal possible' for British firms.

Bridget Phillipson says government is ‘not taking away support’ as she prepares to announce changes

Bridget Phillipson, a UK minister, announced an overhaul of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support in England, aiming to provide quicker assistance to children.

Bridget Phillipson's proposed reforms for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are being criticized by Geordie Greig as primarily motivated by financial considerations.