Poor children denied school places in admission scandal
Shocking new research exposes how children from poorer backgrounds and those with special educational needs face widespread discrimination in school admissions across England.
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Aisle seat surcharges hit Australian event-goers
Furious spectators are being hit with unexpected 'aisle seat' fees when they need to leave their seats during major sporting and entertainment events across Australia.
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.
McFly star reveals daughter's PDA autism diagnosis
McFly drummer Harry Judd opens up about his daughter's Pathological Demand Avoidance diagnosis, shedding light on this often-misunderstood autism profile and its impact on families.
UK family finds £20k private school paradise in Mauritius
Discover how one British family transformed their lives by moving from the UK to Mauritius, where their children now enjoy premium private education for just £20,000 annually while embracing island paradise living.
London's £1,200 Monthly Parking Shock
Exclusive investigation reveals how Westminster's car park charges have hit record highs, with some Londoners paying more for parking than accommodation.
Aldi and Asda cut fuel prices by 5p per litre
Aldi and Asda have launched a major fuel price battle, cutting petrol and diesel costs by 5p per litre across their UK forecourts in a move that could save drivers over £2 per tank.
Corrie star reveals daughter's autism diagnosis
Former Coronation Street actress Lucy-Jo Hudson reveals her daughter's autism diagnosis journey and the emotional challenges her family faced during the assessment process.
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.
Kellie Bright reveals son's autism diagnosis in BBC documentary
EastEnders actress Kellie Bright opens up about her son's autism journey and the challenges facing SEND families in powerful BBC Panorama documentary.
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.
Mum of four autistic kids reveals her vital message
A mother from Kent shares her powerful journey raising four children on the autism spectrum, offering heartfelt advice to break down stereotypes and build understanding.
Ministers face rebellion over special needs funding crisis
A growing rebellion over the crisis in special educational needs funding is brewing, with parents, councils, and Tory MPs uniting against the government's failing system.
Private Therapy Costs Soar, Forcing UK Clinics to Reject Patients
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating impact of the UK's private mental healthcare affordability crisis, with therapists forced to reject patients and NHS waiting lists at breaking point.
MPs: Special Needs Referrals Surge is 'Unsustainable'
Exclusive: A dramatic rise in special educational needs and ADHD assessments is placing an 'unsustainable' strain on the UK's education and health systems, with MPs warning of a mounting crisis.
SEND Education Crisis: UK Councils Warn of System Collapse
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Royal Mail Price Hike Hits eBay Shoppers from April
eBay shoppers face major delivery cost increases as Royal Mail's new pricing structure takes effect. Learn how the changes impact second-class, signed-for, and international parcels.
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.
Ofsted guidance links autistic pupils to extremism
A major row has erupted after Ofsted-backed training material suggested teachers look for 'fixations' in autistic pupils as a potential sign of terrorism. Charities and MPs condemn the guidance as 'dangerous' and 'discriminatory'.
Bristol Parents Sue Council Over School Places Chaos
Furious parents in Bristol mount a legal challenge against the council, accusing it of 'catastrophic failure' in school admissions that leaves children without places and families in turmoil.
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.
Robin Millar: UK's Disability Barriers Are a National Failing
Music legend and disability rights campaigner Sir Robin Millar speaks out on the persistent physical and societal barriers facing disabled people in Britain today, urging for radical change.
Autistic boy abandoned by school bus in Westminster
A five-year-old autistic boy was abandoned on a pavement after a school bus driver allegedly ignored protocol and left him unsupervised. The incident has sparked outrage and an urgent investigation.
Parents' Mental Health Crisis Over Soaring School Costs
Exclusive research reveals British parents are sacrificing meals and taking on debt to cope with crippling school expenses, with many reporting severe impact on mental wellbeing.
Disabled Boy Dies with Cocaine in System After School Failings
Exclusive investigation reveals a vulnerable disabled boy died with cocaine in his system after attending a special needs school in Croydon. Shocking failings exposed in safeguarding protocols.
Reform UK: SEND Taxi Abuse Bankrupting Councils
Reform UK's Ben Habib claims parents are exploiting free taxi services for children with special needs, warning the unsustainable spending could push local councils into financial collapse.
UK Moving House: The Shocking Hidden Costs of 2025
Exclusive investigation reveals the crippling financial and emotional toll of buying and selling homes in Britain. From soaring fees to estate agent tricks, discover what the industry doesn't want you to know.
Educating Yorkshire Star's Devastating Tourette's Update
An emotional update on a former Educating Yorkshire student reveals her ongoing, severe struggle with Tourette's Syndrome, highlighting the daily challenges of the condition.
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