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Pupils are “losing out” because support staff are being asked to cover lessons instead, new research has shown.
Pupils missing out as support staff pulled from duties to cover for teachers
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September 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Pupils are “losing out” because support staff are being asked to cover lessons instead, new research has shown.
Donald Trump has suffered a series of humiliations over the last few weeks.
Trump's wild week from banning press in White House to Greenland 'deal' brag
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September 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Donald Trump has suffered a series of humiliations over the last few weeks.
“When parents can’t afford school meals, we often see the kids come in with a jam butty and a packet of cheap crisps, maybe some squash,” the Reverend Sandra Jones is saying.
'Everything is harder when you’re hungry' – kids pray for free school meals
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September 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
“When parents can’t afford school meals, we often see the kids come in with a jam butty and a packet of cheap crisps, maybe some squash,” the Reverend Sandra Jones is saying.
Robert F Kennedy Jr told members of an anti-vaccine group he founded that they have a "steadfast friend at the White House".
RFK Jr tells anti-vaccine group they have a 'friend at the White House'
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September 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Robert F Kennedy Jr told members of an anti-vaccine group he founded that they have a "steadfast friend at the White House".
Labour’s candidate in Keir Starmer's old seat has hit out at the “hateful rhetoric” around her selection, and issued a defiant defence of immigration.
Sagal Abdi-Wali hits out at 'hateful rhetoric' in Starmer's old seat by-election
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September 19, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Labour’s candidate in Keir Starmer's old seat has hit out at the “hateful rhetoric” around her selection, and issued a defiant defence of immigration.
Billionaire Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has claimed Britain is in decline because of immigration in a bizarre new rant.
Jim Ratcliffe brings back migration rhetoric after 'colonised by immigrants' row
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September 19, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Billionaire Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has claimed Britain is in decline because of immigration in a bizarre new rant.
One of Britain’s wealthiest businessmen Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been accused of “living on another planet” after claiming he had “no confidence in the UK”.
Man Utd owner Jim Ratcliffe 'living on another planet' after attack on UK
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September 19, 2026 at 1:21 PM
One of Britain’s wealthiest businessmen Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been accused of “living on another planet” after claiming he had “no confidence in the UK”.
Thousands of parents have sounded the alarm over screen time in schools after compulsory tests for Reception-age kids were moved to touchscreen devices.
Parents send warning over four-year-olds made to sit school test on touchscreens
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September 19, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Thousands of parents have sounded the alarm over screen time in schools after compulsory tests for Reception-age kids were moved to touchscreen devices.
Following the decision of Andy Burnham's government to better protect people who want to work from home, employees are considering their legal rights when it comes to the method of working.
Andy Burnham's new work from home rules - your legal rights explained
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September 19, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Following the decision of Andy Burnham's government to better protect people who want to work from home, employees are considering their legal rights when it comes to the method of working.
Michael Marra has been elected leader of the Scottish Labour Party, replacing Anas Sarwar who resigned to join Andy Burnham ’s Government.
Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader
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September 19, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Michael Marra has been elected leader of the Scottish Labour Party, replacing Anas Sarwar who resigned to join Andy Burnham ’s Government.
Andy Burnham entered Downing Street fizzing with ideas to make life better.
'Labour cannot let hope of two-state solution disappear'
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September 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Andy Burnham entered Downing Street fizzing with ideas to make life better.
Britain's most dangerous streets will have CCTV and police patrols ramped up in a move hailed by bereaved families.
Over 230 of Britain's most dangerous streets to get more CCTV and lighting
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September 19, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Britain's most dangerous streets will have CCTV and police patrols ramped up in a move hailed by bereaved families.
Thousands of Lib Dems will head to the south coast this weekend hoping for a rare moment to bask in the spotlight.
Ed Davey faces make-or-break moment to shine as Lib Dem grumbles pile up
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September 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Thousands of Lib Dems will head to the south coast this weekend hoping for a rare moment to bask in the spotlight.
Dopey Donald Trump Jr has spent years treating Hunter Biden like the world champion of dodgy presidential offspring.
Trump Jr hypocrisy, picking on Hunter Biden while taking gifts from an oligarch
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September 19, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Dopey Donald Trump Jr has spent years treating Hunter Biden like the world champion of dodgy presidential offspring.
Chancellor John Healey is being urged to end a freeze on housing benefit at next month's Budget to help struggling low-income private renters.
Healey urged to end housing benefit freeze hitting low-income families at Budget
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September 19, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Chancellor John Healey is being urged to end a freeze on housing benefit at next month's Budget to help struggling low-income private renters.
Donald Trump said he was "banning the free press" last night, as he moved to throw several news outlets out of the White House.
Donald Trump announces 'ban on the free press' in furious White House meltdown
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September 18, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Donald Trump said he was "banning the free press" last night, as he moved to throw several news outlets out of the White House.
A railway operator connecting London with the West Midlands will become the sixth to transfer into public ownership on Sunday.
Sixth train operator to go into public ownership in days - what it means for you
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September 18, 2026 at 6:36 PM
A railway operator connecting London with the West Midlands will become the sixth to transfer into public ownership on Sunday.
Schools are being urged to provide a minimum of one lesson outside each week under legislation proposed by an MP.
Schools urged to provide one lesson outside per week under legislation
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September 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Schools are being urged to provide a minimum of one lesson outside each week under legislation proposed by an MP.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham threw himself back into work this week after the death of his 86-year-old dad, Roy from Alzheimer’s disease.
'Dementia killed my dad like Andy Burnham's - disease means you lose them twice'
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September 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham threw himself back into work this week after the death of his 86-year-old dad, Roy from Alzheimer’s disease.
Andy Burnham has welcomed the first-ever visitor to No10 North in Manchester - days after Donald Trump sparked a diplomatic row by calling for a united Ireland.
First world leader visits No10 North days after Donald Trump united Ireland row
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September 18, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Andy Burnham has welcomed the first-ever visitor to No10 North in Manchester - days after Donald Trump sparked a diplomatic row by calling for a united Ireland.
Robert F Kennedy Jr told members of an anti-vaccine group he founded that they have a "steadfast friend at the White House".
RFK Jr tells anti-vaccine group they have a 'friend at the White House'
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September 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Robert F Kennedy Jr told members of an anti-vaccine group he founded that they have a "steadfast friend at the White House".
Shabana Mahmood has branded the anti-asylum activist who is behind the masked anti-migrant group Patriot Platform as “a far-right and outright racist".
Shabana Mahmood brands Danny 'Tommo' Thomas 'a far-right and outright racist'
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September 18, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Shabana Mahmood has branded the anti-asylum activist who is behind the masked anti-migrant group Patriot Platform as “a far-right and outright racist".
“When parents can’t afford school meals, we often see the kids come in with a jam butty and a packet of cheap crisps, maybe some squash,” the Reverend Sandra Jones is saying.
'Everything is harder when you’re hungry' – kids pray for free school meals
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September 18, 2026 at 9:16 AM
“When parents can’t afford school meals, we often see the kids come in with a jam butty and a packet of cheap crisps, maybe some squash,” the Reverend Sandra Jones is saying.
The RNLI has paused its services in Portsmouth after its life-saving volunteers were abused by anti-migrant protestors.
RNLI suspends Portsmouth services after volunteers abused for saving migrants
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September 18, 2026 at 8:23 AM
The RNLI has paused its services in Portsmouth after its life-saving volunteers were abused by anti-migrant protestors.
Britain's most dangerous streets will have CCTV and police patrols ramped up in a move hailed by bereaved families.
Over 230 of Britain's most dangerous streets to get more CCTV and lighting
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September 18, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Britain's most dangerous streets will have CCTV and police patrols ramped up in a move hailed by bereaved families.