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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

English councils need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists, says report

Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special needs such as autism, according to a new report. Research by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found huge regional variations and chronic shortages in qualified educational psychologists working with schools, and concluded that a 40% increase in the workforce

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The Guardian Politics15 Apr 2026

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

Commons rejects proposal by 256 to 150 to side with government on plan to tackle online harms affecting children MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media for the second time, as the prime minister summoned tech bosses to demand tougher action on internet safety. The House of Commons rejected a Lords amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill that imposed a new age limit on using social media platforms, amid pressure from parents and campaign groups

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The Guardian Politics14 Apr 2026

Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto

Party says plan for ‘radical change’ will be funded in part through higher taxes on aviation, gambling and landlords UK politics live – latest updates The Scottish Greens have called for free bus travel, thousands of extra teachers and doctors and a universal basic income among hundreds of uncosted manifesto pledges. The party is enjoying a bounce in Scottish opinion polls, with some putting it ahead of Labour, driven partly by the surging support for the Green party of England and Wales under

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Express Politics14 Apr 2026

Kemi Badenoch announces plan for school smartphone ban - 'we must protect children'

Schools will be urged to ban smartphones in areas controlled by Conservative councils as Labour faces fresh accusations of dragging its heels.

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Guido Fawkes14 Apr 2026

Labour MP Vows to Bring Sex Toys Into Parliament

Yes, the headline is real. Labour MP Samantha Niblett has declared 2026 the “summer of sex”, and is launching a sex education campaign with “sextech” entrepreneur Cindy Gallop to ‘talk more openly’ about carnal pleasures. To that end, Niblett is promising to bring sex toys into Parliament to ‘encourage open conversation’. Parliament already has a…

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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch

The party has announced its plans for health, education and taxation ahead of next month's Holyrood election.

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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch

The party has announced its plans for health, education and taxation ahead of next month's Holyrood election.

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Conservative Home13 Apr 2026

Watch: Kemi Badenoch’s speech to the London Defence Conference

The world is moving too fast to wait until the next election. Britain has the strengths that matter: outstanding servicemen and women, brilliant intelligence, world-class universities, a powerful defence sector, leading-edge technology, and the freedom to act, if we choose to use it. The post Watch: Kemi Badenoch’s speech to the London Defence Conference appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

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Guido Fawkes13 Apr 2026

WATCH: Labour Minister Cannot Say If Britain Agrees With USA’s Hormuz Blockade

Labour has not worked out what line to take on the USA’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. In fact Labour does not appear to know how it is operating… Early education minister Olivia Bailey was asked on Sky News if the British government agreed with the US strategy: “So the US’s ambition as is…

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BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

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Sky News Politics12 Apr 2026

High-sugar and deep-fried foods off the menu in schools in government bid to tackle childhood obesity

Foods that are high in sugar or deep-fried will be off the menu in schools across England as the government sets out new plans to tackle childhood obesity.

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