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What do those affected by SEND reform think about the government's new plans?
8+ min ago (1547+ words) This week the government has published its Schools White Paper, setting out sweeping reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England. From September 2029, children's entitlement to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) will be reassessed as…...
Afcon 2025: Senegal decry imprisonment of fans after clashes at final
24+ min ago (453+ words) There were clashes between Senegal fans and security staff at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat after Morocco were awarded a penalty deep into second half stoppage-time Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 people from the…...
Disabled woman put in nursing home against her will says she feels 'betrayed"
48+ min ago (1445+ words) A 33-year-old disabled woman says she feels "betrayed, worthless and frightened" after being moved to a nursing home against her will. Lucinda Ritchie previously lived in her own adapted bungalow in Billingshurst, West Sussex. She was admitted to hospital with…...
The Hundred: Players 'must not be excluded on nationality grounds', says ECB
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (615+ words) The Hundred will have a player auction and significantly increase salaries this season following private investment All teams in The Hundred are "committed to selection being based solely on performance", said the competition's eight franchises and the England and Wales…...
'Bring it on' - Newcastle's message to Chelsea and Barcelona
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (921+ words) Newcastle United are just the third English team to score nine or more goals in a Uefa Champions League knockout stage tie Jacob Murphy did not think twice. The Newcastle United winger had just been asked whether he wanted Barcelona…...
NHS secures bone cement rescue package so surgery can resume
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (492+ words) The NHS says it has secured a rescue package of alternative medical cement to allow joint surgery to continue. Last week hospitals had been told to postpone treatments, including knee and hip replacements, after the health service's main supplier encountered…...
ETA: What is the UK's new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (932+ words) A new travel system for visitors to the UK comes into force from Wednesday for citizens of dozens of countries like the US and Australia. The government says electronic travel authorisation (ETA) will improve the immigration system. However, it has…...
Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (558+ words) Paramount Skydance has boosted its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, with an offer that could finally knock rival bidder Netflix out of the game. Warner Bros said it would engage in further talks before making a final decision about…...
Greater Manchester teachers strike over 'violent abusive' pupils
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (806+ words) Teachers at two Greater Manchester schools have gone on strike over claims of "violent and abusive behaviour from some pupils". Members of NASUWT, the Teachers' Union, at St Cuthbert's RC High School in Rochdale and Lily Lane Primary School in…...
Italian clubs on brink of historic Champions League embarrassment
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (990+ words) Inter were the last Italian team to win the Champions League, in 2010 Italian football stands on the brink of a Champions League "debacle" - with the prospect of no Serie A clubs competing in this season's last 16. Since the reintroduction of…...