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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Good Guys fined £1.1m for misleading sale
Australian electronics retailer The Good Guys has been fined a staggering $AUD 2.1 million (£1.1m) by the Federal Court for running a deceptive 'Massive Sale' that misled customers on pricing and discounts. The ACCC investigation revealed widespread non-c
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.
The Exact Amount Of Sleep You Need, Revealed By Experts
New research uncovers the precise amount of sleep needed at every age to boost brain function, improve mental health, and reduce disease risk. Are you getting enough?
Martin Lewis Slams ITV Over 'Misleading' Advert
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis publicly criticises ITV for airing an advert he claims dangerously mimics his trusted style, potentially misleading vulnerable viewers.
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.
Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
New UK consumer law bans subscription traps and fake reviews
Millions of UK consumers gain powerful new rights as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law, tackling subscription traps and fake reviews.
Florida Man Bullies Disabled Children on School Bus
A Florida man faces intense backlash after a viral video captured him verbally abusing and intimidating children with special needs on their school bus. The incident, met with swift condemnation, has sparked a police investigation and a wider conversation
Chancellor slammed over car finance scandal intervention
The Chancellor's attempt to intervene in the escalating car finance scandal has been branded 'disgraceful' by critics, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
Supreme Court ruling shakes up car finance industry
A landmark Supreme Court decision could transform the car finance industry, offering new protections for consumers and potentially leading to compensation claims worth millions.
US Considers Major Tariff Hikes on Chinese Imports
The Biden administration is reportedly considering raising tariffs on Chinese imports, a move that could escalate trade tensions and impact global markets.
UK retail sales plummet amid cost-of-living crisis
British retail sales suffer sharpest drop in three years as consumers cut back on non-essentials, with food sales also declining for the first time since 2020.
Martin Lewis warns of car finance complaint surge
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis warns of a potential 'avalanche' of complaints as drivers challenge unfair car finance deals. The FCA is investigating hidden commission practices.
Trump's banking alliance may boost your finances
Former President Donald Trump's unexpected collaboration with a top banking executive may signal positive changes for consumers and the financial market. Discover what this means for your money.
P&G warns Trump tariffs may force price hikes
Procter & Gamble signals potential price increases on everyday products due to Trump's tariffs, raising concerns for consumers already battling inflation.
Unilever shares drop over India sales slump
Unilever faces a stock decline as popular brands Marmite and Magnum struggle in the Indian market, impacting investor confidence.
Ofcom reviews UK telecoms market
UK regulator Ofcom has launched a major review of the telecoms sector, focusing on competition, pricing, and service quality. Here's how it could impact you.
UK retail sales slump sparks calls for government action
Retail sales in the UK have plummeted, prompting calls for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to intervene. Rising inflation and weak consumer demand continue to squeeze the sector.
US economy grows 3.3% in Q4 on strong consumer spending
The US economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in Q4 2023, driven by robust consumer spending despite high interest rates. Economists remain cautiously optimistic about 2024.
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