UNCOVERED: 4 - The Untold Story

Free childcare crisis as surge in demand leaves Labour with funding black hole

Exclusive: Education secretary Bridget Phillipson insists she is unafraid of scheme’s soaraway popularity, describing it as a ‘good problem to have’

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025

Pupil numbers in schools expected to drop by nearly 400,000 over five years

It comes as primaries in parts of England have been considering closing due to falling rolls and funding pressures.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Outrage as UK School Bans Student's Union Jack Dress on 'Diversity Day'—But Allows Burkas and Niqabs

A 12-year-old was sent home from a Warwickshire school for wearing a Union Jack dress on Culture Day, sparking backlash. The school apologised and plans to review its policies

International Business Times UK · Jul 15, 2025

Nursery teachers in disadvantaged communities to be offered £4,500 incentive

The Best Start In Life Strategy was being announced on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025

Family support hubs to be opened across England offering a ‘lifeline’ to thousands

Services such as birth registration and support for separated parents will be offered

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

Government told to set out plan to tackle ‘significant challenges’ with T-levels

The Department for Education should enter ‘campaign mode’ to ensure more students enrol in the technical qualifications, MPs say.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Free school meal plan requires key change to stop children ‘missing out’, Labour told

Experts say children may not receive the meals they are eligible for

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Full extent of private school ‘exodus’ revealed after VAT on fees

There were around 11,000 fewer pupils in independent schools in January compared with the same point last year, Government figures show.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Private school pupil numbers in England fall after VAT on fees

There were around 11,000 fewer pupils in independent schools in January compared with the same point last year, Government figures show.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

More than one in four pupils in England now eligible for free school meals

The figures come as the Government announced plans to expand free lunches to all pupils in families that claim universal credit from September 2026.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025