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BBC Politics18 Jun 2026

Reform MS's comments spark Senedd walkout

A speech by a Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparked a Senedd walkout.

Education
BBC Politics18 Jun 2026

Make sex education mandatory, says Labour MP

The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament.

PoliticsDefenceEducation
BBC Politics17 Jun 2026

Walkout in Senedd as Reform politician accused of racism sparks second row

Speech by Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparks Welsh Parliament walkout.

PoliticsEducation
BBC Politics26 May 2026

Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says

Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England.

Education
BBC Politics25 May 2026

Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs

Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.

Education
BBC Politics25 May 2026

Education secretary to order review of hidden childcare costs

Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded free childcare.

Education
BBC Politics24 May 2026

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

Education
BBC Politics23 May 2026

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

Education
BBC Politics5 May 2026

All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says

The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

EducationCrime
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

'Some form' of social media restrictions for under-16s, minister promises

Education Minister Olivia Bailey says the government will introduce “age or functionality restrictions”.

Education
BBC Politics21 Apr 2026

Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work

The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

Education
BBC Politics21 Apr 2026

Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".

Education