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23 May 2025

Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’

A joint statement from 100 organisations in the social care sector, coordinated by the LGA, has warned that, without extra funding in the Spending Review, services…[more...]

23 May 2025

Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise

Teachers and doctors in England will receive a four per cent pay rise after the Government accepted salary recommendations from pay review bodies. Unions for both… [more...]

23 May 2025

Labour plans to fix special needs system with more inclusive schools

More children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are to be educated alongside mainstream pupils under planned reforms by the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. The… [more...]

23 May 2025

Sure Start centres saved government £2 for every £1 spent, study finds

A study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has found that Sure Start centres provided £2 of savings for every £1 in costs, prompting calls for… [more...]

23 May 2025

Reform UK renames Durham council departments

Reform UK has renamed several key positions and departments in Durham County Council to remove references to climate change, equality and inclusion.
A number of… [more...]