Susie Verrill opens up about the family's choice to allow their neurodivergent son to miss school days when needed, discussing the importance of protecting his mental wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity.
Thousands of households could be eligible for an additional £25 per week through DWP's Attendance Allowance scheme. Discover if you qualify for this vital financial support.
Families risk hefty penalties under strict attendance rules as councils crack down on term-time holidays. Discover what you need to know to avoid unexpected fines.
Major DWP reforms could introduce six-tier payment system for Attendance Allowance, affecting millions of older Britons. Here's what you need to know about the proposed changes.
Conservative peer Michelle Mone could be suspended from the House of Lords after a standards investigation found she brought parliament into 'disrepute' through her involvement in the PPE Medpro controversy.
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging Britons to check if they're eligible for Attendance Allowance as thousands miss out on vital financial support worth up to £434 monthly.
Exclusive analysis reveals Disney's theme parks facing unprecedented attendance decline as families reject soaring costs and political controversies. Is the magic fading for the House of Mouse?
Thousands of UK pensioners could be missing out on up to £4,000 per year through Attendance Allowance. Discover if you qualify for this vital financial support.
Australia's A-League Women is experiencing a spectacular renaissance, with record-breaking attendances and unprecedented commercial interest transforming the women's game.
The House of Lords has inflicted a major defeat on the government, blocking a bill that would have scrapped the role of Hereditary Peers. This move sets the stage for a fierce parliamentary battle over the future of the unelected chamber.
A single mother from the UK was nearly imprisoned after a court mix-up over her son's school attendance. Discover the full story behind this alarming truancy case and its dramatic courtroom resolution.
Exclusive: In a powerful personal intervention, former Conservative leader Theresa May reverses her longstanding opposition to assisted dying, lending crucial support to a cross-party bill that could transform end-of-life care in Britain.
A damning report by the Education Committee warns of a 'persistent and damaging' school absence crisis in England, with over 100,000 'ghost children' missing most of their education. Chair Robin Walker MP calls for a 'step-change' in government response.
A damning report by the Sutton Trust reveals progress on widening Oxbridge access for state school pupils has flatlined, accusing ministers of failing to match words with action.
A cross-party committee of MPs warns of a 'persistent and damaging' school absence crisis in England, urging the government to implement a new strategic plan to tackle the issue head-on.
Labour leader Keir Starmer's plan to appoint Peter Mandelson as a business ambassador is undergoing intense scrutiny by MI5 and Whitehall, raising questions about the influence of the 'Prince of Darkness' and potential conflicts of interest.
Exclusive: Older Brits with arthritis, hearing loss or mobility issues could be eligible for a significant weekly boost to their State Pension through Attendance Allowance. Find out if you qualify.
Major reforms to the benefit system could see Attendance Allowance devolved to councils, raising fears over postcode lotteries and support for elderly and disabled claimants.
Former Cabinet Minister Peter Mandelson is poised for a political comeback with a life peerage, sparking debate over honours and influence in Westminster.
A secondary school in the UK is sparking debate with an unconventional incentive: pupils with full attendance can enter a prize draw to win a 43-inch smart TV, aiming to tackle the national attendance crisis head-on.
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson is under pressure in the House of Lords to clarify his associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as Sir Keir Starmer resists calls to suspend the whip.
Shadow ministers Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell announce sweeping constitutional reforms to modernise British democracy, including abolishing the House of Lords and empowering local communities.
Major Department for Work and Pensions update means thousands could claim up to £749 extra per month through Attendance Allowance. Essential guide to eligibility and claiming.
Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson faces renewed questions about his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following latest disclosures about their meetings and communications.
Crossbench peer Baroness Falkner of Margravine discloses personal ovarian cancer battle while championing controversial Assisted Dying Bill in emotional House of Lords address.
Broadcasting legend Dame Esther Rantzen throws weight behind new assisted dying legislation, as former Prime Minister Theresa May receives her peerage and joins the Lords.
The House of Lords engages in a pivotal debate on Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill, examining the profound ethical, legal, and medical implications of legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults in the UK.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.
Exclusive: Labour peer Peter Mandelson faces backlash for continuing to pocket a £114,000-a-year EU pension while sitting in the House of Lords, reigniting the 'cash for peerages' debate.
Thousands of pensioners with arthritis may be missing out on vital financial support. Discover how to claim PIP and Attendance Allowance benefits worth up to £407 per month.