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Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Education Secretary's speech at Ruskin College

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's speech at Ruskin College. ...

Government action so children do not pay for a parent’s crime

Government action so children do not pay for a parent’s crime

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Children with a parent in prison will be recognised earlier and connected to support under a new government pilot to help them thrive...

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Crackdown on profiteers through children’s social care shake up

Crackdown on profiteers through children’s social care shake up

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Expansion of dynamic new model for children’s social care, cracking down on profiteering and more local support for foster carers and children in care...

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Local Government Association Conference 2026

Local Government Association Conference 2026

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

A speech from the Local Government Secretary Steve Reed at the Local Government Conference...

Ofsted consults on strengthening children's social care inspections

Ofsted consults on strengthening children's social care inspections

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Children, young people and their families will be placed at the heart of social care inspections under plans announced today, as Ofsted launches a pub...

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Better protections for children in custody

Better protections for children in custody

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Children in youth custody will be better protected through stronger safeguarding, dedicated social workers, tougher vetting and independent oversight...

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Government to cut costs for parents ahead of new school year

Government to cut costs for parents ahead of new school year

Monday, 06 July 2026

From September, 1,400 more schools get free breakfast clubs, branded uniform costs are capped, saving families up to £1,000 a year on school costs....

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YJB response to the Fordingbridge sentencing review outcome

YJB response to the Fordingbridge sentencing review outcome

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The Youth Justice Board (YJB) acknowledges the decision of the court following the Court of Appeal’s review of the Fordingbridge sentencing at the Roy...

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Two teenage boys given custodial sentences after Attorney General intervenes

Two teenage boys given custodial sentences after Attorney General intervenes

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Two teenage boys who raped two girls and filmed their crimes in Fordingbridge will now spend time in custody after the Attorney General referred their...

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Government apologises for historic forced adoption practices

Government apologises for historic forced adoption practices

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Apology comes with £4 million package of support which includes easier access to adoption records...

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Ofsted outlines plans to tackle sharp growth in unregistered children’s homes

Ofsted outlines plans to tackle sharp growth in unregistered children’s homes

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Ofsted has today outlined a change in its approach to tackling unregistered children’s homes, designed to stop unsafe and unlawful placements and to a...

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Early evidence suggests the LAP is steering children away from custody

Early evidence suggests the LAP is steering children away from custody

Thursday, 02 July 2026

A new independent evaluation report found promising early evidence that the London Accommodation Pathfinder (LAP) has a lower recorded reoffending rat...

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Councils supported to identify and support vulnerable teenagers

Councils supported to identify and support vulnerable teenagers

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

New data reveals 32,100 “Phantom NEETS” are being left to drift without help, with up to half of 16 and 17-year-olds unaccounted for in one area. ...

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Remaking the State Annual Conference 2026

Remaking the State Annual Conference 2026

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Speaking at the Remaking the State Annual Conference in London, Communities Secretary Steve Reed set out reforms to put more power in the hands of com...

Teachers to benefit from multi year pay deal

Teachers to benefit from multi year pay deal

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

School teachers to see pay boosted over the next 2 years, as part of 17% increase since the general election, backed by significant additional investm...

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Brighton’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair sees hundreds of young people connect with local employers

Brighton’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair sees hundreds of young people connect with local employers

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

More than 650 young people from across Brighton and the wider local area descended on the world-famous Brighton Centre to meet with some of the region...

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Improved family leave and flexible working to signal step change in support for women researchers

Improved family leave and flexible working to signal step change in support for women researchers

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

More than 50 UK organisations back charter to deliver paid family leave and flexible working support for women in research....

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CMA opens probe into childcare sector

CMA opens probe into childcare sector

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Review will consider the challenges families face finding suitable childcare as well as pressures on providers in England. ...

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Government steps up drive to reconnect young people with £1.6 billion in unclaimed savings

Government steps up drive to reconnect young people with £1.6 billion in unclaimed savings

Monday, 29 June 2026

Taskforce set up by government to encourage young people to claim their Child Trust Funds....

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PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026

PM remarks to hospitality leaders: 29 June 2026

Monday, 29 June 2026

The Prime Minister's remarks from a roundtable with hospitality leaders this morning. ...

Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people

Prime Minister meets hospitality leaders to boost opportunities for young people

Monday, 29 June 2026

The Prime Minister hosted a roundtable discussion this morning with hospitality organisations....

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Nearly 400 antibiotic resistant infections each week in 2024

Nearly 400 antibiotic resistant infections each week in 2024

Monday, 29 June 2026

Antibiotic use within the NHS is below 2019 pre-pandemic levels but private prescribing increases....

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Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive

Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive

Monday, 29 June 2026

Businesses who take on jobless youngsters will be offered thousands of pounds in the latest boost to youth employment support....

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New evidence on online harms affecting children

New evidence on online harms affecting children

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has today published a comprehensive new Evidence and Insights Pack on Online Harms Affecting Children. ...

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‘Choose carefully’: new data shows degree choice drives earnings

‘Choose carefully’: new data shows degree choice drives earnings

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject....

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Young people with SEND to benefit from new guidance on inclusion

Young people with SEND to benefit from new guidance on inclusion

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Government launches first of its kind guidance on creating dedicated teaching and support spaces for children with SEND....

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Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities

Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

The UK will support Gazan students to take up places at British universities and continue efforts to medically evacuate critically ill children for tr...

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Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

Safer nurseries with 3,000 more surprise Ofsted visits

Monday, 22 June 2026

New investment in early years safeguarding to deliver 3,000 more surprise Ofsted nursery visits, tougher checks and faster action to keep children saf...

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New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

Monday, 22 June 2026

Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off...

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Update on the PATHWAYS clinical trial

Update on the PATHWAYS clinical trial

Friday, 19 June 2026

As with all clinical trials, the MHRA’s top priority is the safety and wellbeing of the trial participants....

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