Ministers open-minded on shape of UK social media limits, Phillipson says Education secretary says children will face restrictions and government will consider range of views on their form The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Education Secretary ‘open minded’ on new social media restrictions for children IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
Social media restrictions for children ‘need to stand test of time’ – Phillipson The Education Secretary said it is ‘not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action.’ Evening Standard · Apr 28
UK introduces new school rules, bans mobile phones in England classrooms The UK government is making mobile phone restrictions in schools a legal requirement, moving from guidance to enforceable law. This aims to create calm, focused learning environments by ensuring schools actively restrict phone use, with headteachers gaining stronger legal backing for enforcement. The policy addresses concerns about distraction, cyberbullying, and… The Times of India · Apr 21
Universities set to be fined up to £500,000 for failing to protect free speech The Office for Students (OfS) will oversee scheme, which will launch in time for the upcoming academic year The Independent UK · Apr 19
London university launches legal action after government clawback on loans Around 22,000 students studying weekend-only courses are being asked to repay their loans as soon as possible Evening Standard · Apr 16
Campaigners quietly confident single-sex spaces guidance not watered down The Supreme Court ruling on April 16 last year confirmed the terms woman and sex in the 2010 Equality Act. Evening Standard · Apr 15
EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender Changes follow concern that original code created a legal minefield for organisations implementing it The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
Fried foods and sugary treats cut from school meals in sweeping reforms The new rules aim to curb obesity and tooth decay, with fruit-based desserts and wholesome mains replacing ‘grab and go’ options Evening Standard · Apr 13
Deep-fried food and pizza to be banned from school menus in obesity crackdown School menus are set to be overhauled to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay The Independent UK · Apr 12
Reform voters more likely to see ‘divisive’ social media posts than ones from family and friends, study finds Online algorithms are fuelling ‘isolation and division’, researchers said The Independent UK · Apr 10
More than 20,000 students told they must pay back loans of up to £30k after funding blunder ‘This is not students’ fault,’ the education minister Bridget Phillipson said The Independent UK · Apr 9
Another welfare row looms for Labour as MP signals ‘further reform’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 7
Starmer ally paves way for fresh row with Labour rebels over benefits cuts Exclusive: PM’s close ally Bridget Phillipson tells The Independent there ‘needs to be further reform to the social security system for people to get back into work’ The Independent UK · Apr 7
The Independent UK · Apr 6 Trump targets Starmer with ‘Neville Chamberlain’ jibe as strained UK-US relationship rumbles on Sir Keir has said he will not ‘buckle under pressure’
Evening Standard · Apr 6 Trump aims ‘Neville Chamberlain’ jibe at PM during Easter celebration At an Easter event at the White House on Monday, the US president told reporters the UK had ‘a long way to go’.
The Independent UK · Apr 6 UK ‘won’t be getting involved’ in Iran war following Trump’s latest threat The US President said American forces would attack Iranian power plants and bridges
Evening Standard · Apr 6 UK will stay out of offensive action against Iran, says minister US President Donald Trump said American forces would attack Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran did not open the Strait of Hormuz.
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Starmer to meet energy and finances bosses in bid to stop household bills spiralling PM to hear directly from business leaders as war in the Middle East threatens economic instability
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29 Keir Starmer says UK will ‘have to act’ to curb addictive features of social media In his strongest intervention yet, PM says some features ‘shouldn’t be permitted’, while education secretary says things ‘are going to change’
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Russian spy satellites used to photograph Chagos military base for Iran, Zelensky claims The Iranian attack on Diego Garcia took place prior to March 24 and saw two ballistic missiles launched at the base, around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27 Keir Starmer: Where Did It All Go Wrong? review – is the PM just useless at politics or is it something more sinister? Westminster insiders try to get to the bottom of Starmer’s awful unpopularity and frequent blunders – but fail to consider less palatable possibilities
Evening Standard · Mar 26 Under-fives should not be on screens for more than an hour a day, parents told The new guidance comes as the Government is also considering Australia-style measures to limit or ban social media for under-16s.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20 It’s always been a fight to get children the early years care they deserve. It’s time to fight again Labour recognises how crucial education is at the start of life, but still the poorest children are missing out, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 Why I had to turn to lawyers as the parent of a child with Send Letter: Melissa Hayhurst says the government should ensure children are getting the support they need instead of attacking the lawyers helping parents