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12 Jun 2026

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New figures from the Department for Education (DfE) reveal that over 20 per cent of pupils in England have special educational needs. There was an 11.6…[more...]

12 Jun 2026

Fresh asylum homelessness spike warning

Ministers risk repeating a 2023 surge in homelessness among people leaving asylum accommodation unless support is urgently strengthened, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has… [more...]

09 Jun 2026

McGovern: ‘We’re sticking with LGR timetable’

Ministers intend to stick to the timetable for local government reorganisation, despite concerns raised by councils about the pace of the programme.
Local government minister… [more...]

09 Jun 2026

Social housing waiting lists will take over 100 years to clear

England's social housing waiting lists will take 119 years to clear at the current pace of housebuilding, according to new research by housing charity Shelter.
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09 Jun 2026

Ian Williams: the need for a ‘turbo-charged’ ALATS amid intense financial challenges

“It’s fair to say the last year has been as intense and active as any I can remember in nearly 18 years of being a section… [more...]