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UK data watchdog fines Reddit £14m for failing to protect child users

The Information Commissioner’s Office’s investigation found Reddit had failed to check the age of users on its platform, which put children at risk.

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Will the latest reforms to England’s schools and special educational needs support deliver? Experts react

The government has published its proposals for education reform in England, which have been delayed since autumn 2025 and include significant changes to how the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system operates. Further measures are aimed at improving teacher recruitment, student achievement and belonging at school. Our panel of…

The Conversation · Feb 24

Women bosses face more scrutiny than men, says chief of Government-backed review

The chief executive of the FTSE Women Leaders Review said firms can have a tendency to ‘fish in the same pool’ for top bosses.

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Flu kills five more children in a week as doctors brace for influenza surge across nation

Around 90 percent of child flu deaths this year have been in children who were not fully vaccinated against the virus

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Labour’s Send revolution is a high-stakes experiment. It also threatens precious parental rights

Bridget Phillipson’s 10-year plan is generous in places, but it has its problems. Not least that it could be trashed by a Reform government, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23

The impact of Send changes in England: four likely scenarios for children

Different situations in which pupils could be affected by the new special educational needs and disabilities system

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23

Starmer orders ethics chief to investigate Labour minister over targeting of reporters

Labour Together reportedly paid £36,000 for the probe

The Independent UK · Feb 23

How is Send system changing under Labour plans?

The plans are forecast to cut the amount of children awarded specialist provision

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Kemi Badenoch plans to double apprentice numbers and cut university entrants

The Conservative leader also wants to reduce the amount of interest paid on some student loans.

Evening Standard · Feb 23

Phillipson vows inclusion for Send children amid concerns over support reforms

The current system ‘does not work’, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Evening Standard · Feb 23