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Ministers in the UK have unveiled significant education reforms, including changes to how schools receive targeted disadvantage funding, aiming to reduce the achievement gap between pupils from poorer and more affluent backgrounds.
The UK government is reforming the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, with leaked plans sparking discussions about what families impacted by the changes want to see.
The U.K. government reported a record budget surplus in January, indicating strong fiscal performance.
The UK government's finances performed better than anticipated in January, with higher-than-expected tax receipts reported in official data.
The UK government achieved its largest January surplus on record, marking a significant turnaround from the previous month's deficit.
Developers of 'Grand Theft Auto 6' are defending their decision to accept millions in UK government relief, a move criticized by some as 'Grand Theft Tax'.
Sir Keir Starmer has endorsed a comprehensive list of Welsh railway projects, including the construction of seven new stations, as part of a broader £14 billion UK government funding commitment.
Robert Jenrick has pledged to reform, rather than abolish, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) in an effort to calm financial markets and demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Letters to The Times discuss the perceived imbalance of power within No 10 and Whitehall, raising questions about governance.
The UK government has quietly halted a £110 million project aimed at creating a frictionless post-Brexit trade border, drawing criticism from experts.
The UK government is proposing an amendment to the Crimes and Policing Bill that would make disability and LGBT hate crimes aggravated offenses, leading to tougher penalties for perpetrators.
The UK government is exploring the possibility of implementing a ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16, with potential enforcement as early as this year.
A High Court decision found the UK government's ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group to be disproportionate and a breach of free speech rights.
A lawyer is calling on the UK government to comply with a Nigerian High Court judgment that ordered the British government to pay £20 million each to the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949.
The British government is reportedly considering new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, also known as Prince Andrew, from the line of succession to the throne following his arrest on misconduct charges.
The UK government is facing fierce backlash over a plan to wipe magistrates’ court records on grooming gangs, with critics warning it could shield abusers and undermine national efforts against such crimes.
A podcast explores the UK government's controversial plans for special education reform, featuring a political correspondent and a special educational needs student with his mother.
The UK government is reportedly considering abolishing the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), a move that critics argue would not resolve the country's economic challenges.
The UK government plans to reassess special needs support for children at the secondary school level, with provisions for those receiving a full package of assistance also set to be tightened.
The UK government is facing criticism for working with Brendan Cox, the widower of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox, following his resignation from three charities due to misconduct allegations.
Investors in UK government bonds are cautioning that bending fiscal rules to fund increased defense spending could lead to a bond market backlash and higher borrowing costs.
The UK government is reportedly considering new passport regulations that could prevent foreign-born children from entering the country, sparking potential controversy.
Letters to The Times newspaper discuss the perceived imbalance of power within No 10 Downing Street and Whitehall.
The UK government is considering implementing a ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16, potentially coming into force this year.
The UK government has cancelled controversial plans to postpone local council elections in dozens of areas until 2027, a move initially intended to facilitate a major reorganisation of local government.
The government is expected to announce its plans to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), proceeding with caution.
The US is reportedly targeting a UK government ally over free speech issues, with an investigation by Paul D. Thacker via RealClearInvestigations detailing the situation.
The United Kingdom government recorded its largest budget surplus ever in January.
The UK government has announced a record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4 billion in January, the largest since records began in 1993. This significant reversal from December's £11.6 billion deficit is seen as a boost for Rachel Reeves.
A judge has issued a temporary injunction preventing the UK government from removing Chagossian islanders, creating a new crisis for Starmer's deal regarding the Chagos Islands.
The UK government is introducing a new law that mandates tech companies to remove abusive intimate images within 48 hours, treating such abuse more severely.
The UK government is introducing new legislation to treat intimate image abuse more severely, requiring tech firms to remove such content within 48 hours.
The UK government has promised £14 billion in rail funding, which includes a list of Welsh railway projects and seven new stations.
Letters to The Times discuss the perceived imbalance of power within No 10 and Whitehall in the UK government.
Letters to The Times highlight concerns about an imbalance of power within No 10 and Whitehall, reflecting public and political anxieties about governance.
The UK government is considering implementing a ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16, with potential enforcement later this year.
The UK government plans to include all AI chatbots under online safety laws following the Grok uproar. Meanwhile, ByteDance commits to adding safeguards to its AI video tool, Seedance 2.0, in response to copyright concerns from Hollywood.
Goldman Sachs predicts that UK government bonds (Gilts) will overcome political risks to show strong performance by 2026.
The UK government is consulting on a potential ban of social media for under-16s, with Technology Secretary Liz Kendall acknowledging concerns from various organisations.