Haringey celebrated carers with the launch of its new Carers Strategy at Alexandra Palace, highlighting expanded support measures and recognition for unpaid carers.
UK PM Keir Starmer says SEND reform is urgently needed as new DfE data shows rising suspensions for pupils with special needs. Government delays White Paper for wider consultation.
Croydon Mayor Jason Perry pledges to prioritise residents while tightening council spending, emphasising value for money and improved service delivery.
Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister urges careful review of EHRC trans guidance, warning of policing issues in public spaces and impact on services.
Andy Burnham refuses to rule out a leadership bid as Labour tensions rise, with MPs divided and polls showing weak support for Keir Starmer’s leadership.
Lambeth Council’s overhaul of its Placement Policy means most homeless households could now be moved outside the borough, and in many cases beyond the southeast.
A new report finds that more than a third of Havering residents still feel unsafe, highlighting persistent local concerns despite recent security initiatives.
A judge ruled Shabana Mahmood and David Lammy violated Article 3 by failing to assess a segregated prisoner’s mental health, causing severe psychological harm.
The Lyric Hammersmith and Fulham returns with Jack and the Beanstalk, releasing first-look production images as the festive pantomime runs through 4 January 2026.
Edi Rama condemns UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for targeting 700 Albanian families, calling the policy “demagoguery” and harmful to UK–Albania ties.