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Mass layoffs hit special education department

Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.

Disabled boy's special pram stolen in Sydney

A family in Kurnell is devastated after callous thieves stole a customised pram vital for their disabled son's mobility and comfort, sparking a community-wide search.

Autistic girl, 5, vanishes from Texas elementary school

A five-year-old autistic girl wandered unnoticed from her Texas elementary school, triggering a massive search operation and raising serious questions about school security protocols for vulnerable children.

Teen drowns in River Taff after jump dare

A coroner's court hears the heartbreaking details of 15-year-old Dylan Rhys's death after he jumped into the River Taff following encouragement from friends, raising serious questions about support for children with additional needs.

Mother admits killing autistic son in court case

A mother has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her 11-year-old autistic son in a tragic case that has shocked the nation and raised questions about support for families with special needs children.

Kellie Bright reveals son's autism diagnosis

EastEnders actress Kellie Bright opens up about her son's autism diagnosis and calls for urgent improvements to the UK's special educational needs system in powerful BBC Panorama interview.

Special needs school funding crisis deepens

English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.

Lammy blasts Poundland over 'pathetic' political mugs

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy launches scathing attack against Poundland's 'Britain Needs a New Government' mugs during parliamentary debate, calling the merchandise 'pathetic' and questioning retailer's political stance.

Mother's School System Battle For Autistic Son

A mother's explosive account reveals how the UK education system failed her autistic son, leading her to take drastic action. Discover the bureaucratic nightmare facing families with SEND children.

The 90-Second Sleep Test: Are You Getting Enough?

Discover the startling truth about your sleep needs with this simple daytime test. Sleep experts reveal why you might need more rest than you think and how to instantly check your sleep debt.

SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures

A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.

IFS: Labour's special needs reform 'not fit for purpose'

A bombshell report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes critical flaws in Labour's proposed special needs reforms, warning of a deepening crisis in SEND funding and a potential postcode lottery for vulnerable children across the UK.

Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp

A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.

Starmer plans Congress address on pivotal US visit

New UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set for a high-stakes visit to Washington D.C., aiming to reaffirm the 'special relationship' with US leaders and NATO allies at a pivotal moment for global politics.

Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen

Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms

Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern

Lost SAS letter reveals truth about WWII hero's VC snub

A newly unearthed letter written by SAS co-founder Colonel Blair 'Paddy' Mayne sheds light on the controversial decision to deny him the Victoria Cross during World War II, revealing the immense respect he commanded from his men and superiors alike.

Trump Set for Court Appearance in Classified Docs Case

Ex-President Donald Trump is poised for a landmark appearance in a Florida federal court, facing a judge over 37 criminal charges related to mishandling classified documents. The historic hearing marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal saga.

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