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.
Barking and Dagenham Council and Queen Mary University announce a £4.1m investment to build a state-of-the-art academic dental centre in central Barking.
Croydon Mayor Jason Perry pledges to prioritise residents while tightening council spending, emphasising value for money and improved service delivery.
European leaders warn US-Russia peace plan pressures Ukraine to cede territory and halve its army, threatening Kyiv’s sovereignty.
Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister urges careful review of EHRC trans guidance, warning of policing issues in public spaces and impact on services.
Scottish Chambers call on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to restore business confidence ahead of the 2025 Autumn Budget amid rising costs and stalled investment.
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.
Shabana Mahmood signals a major rise in voluntary return payments as the UK unveils new asylum measures, sparking political debate and criticism.
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.
Council members from a Chestnut Park Primary School in Croydon marked an auspicious date with a visit to the Houses of Parliament, offering students a rare insight.
A new report finds that more than a third of Havering residents still feel unsafe, highlighting persistent local concerns despite recent security initiatives.
Lambeth Council’s proposal for a new tourist tax gains overwhelming public support, raising prospects for a policy shift aimed at boosting local revenue and services.