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24 Feb 2026

DfE to retain all EHCPs until 2030

The government has pledged to retain all education, health and care plans until 2030 ahead of a transition to an alternative more “inclusive” system.
However,…[more...]

25 Feb 2026

SEND Plans reactions

The Government's new special needs proposals have received a cautious welcome from education leaders, who warn of significant workload implications for schools. Taking part in a… [more...]

25 Feb 2026

One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline

A BBC investigation reveals that nearly a quarter of English councils will not meet the deadline for implementing weekly food waste collections, as mandated by new… [more...]

25 Feb 2026

Empty Homes Call

A coalition of 25 housing charities and local government leaders have urged the Government to take action on the estimated 309,000 long-term empty homes in England… [more...]

25 Feb 2026

Energy Bills to Fall

Energy bills in England are set to decrease in April due to a government shake-up of costs, with households expected to see an average reduction of… [more...]