Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises

A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

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Being a carer and mother is 'a tough journey'

Reagan says having a child with disabilities can be "a lonely place" and hopes to help others.

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Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

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The seven bills going up this week

A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".

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Pupils eating in tent a year after school closure

Pupils still eat meals in a marquee a year since dangerous concrete was found at their school.

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Students want free-speech clarity but universities fear catch-22

Clearer advice is needed on how to make campuses inclusive without falling foul of free speech regulations, the National Union of students has said.

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Teaching was too stressful so I left to become a lorry driver

Stuart Youens changed careers two years ago and says he's a lot happier in his new job.

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Parents 'frustrated' by collapse of school cash app

Parents are being charged a £10 admin fee to retrieve cash put into the sQuid app.

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Social media ban not practical or effective, teens say

The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.

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Next free speech fine may cost millions, universities told

The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.

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Sussex university fined £585k in free speech row

The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.

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University staff back strikes amid job cut plans

More than 80% of balloted union members support striking as they fight to stop redundancies.

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Pupils eating in tent a year after school closure

Pupils still eat meals in a marquee a year since dangerous concrete was found at their school.

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Teaching was too stressful so I left to become a lorry driver

Stuart Youens changed careers two years ago and says he's a lot happier in his new job.

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'What we used to do for 1-2 pupils, we're now doing for the whole class'

Teachers say the Covid lockdown has led to a rise in pupils with special educational needs.

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'Private schools VAT hike costing taxpayers more'

A Lincolnshire mother says the council is paying thousands to take her daughter to a state school.

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Experts to investigate student loan fraud claims

The education secretary says claims of student loan fraud point to one of the "biggest financial scandals" in the university sector.

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Trump signs order to dismantle US education department

The move, which he promised to do on the campaign trail, is already facing legal challenges.

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Big drop in overseas students at Scottish universities

The decline comes after foreign student numbers reached an all-time high in the previous year.

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Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worried

The Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England have fallen.

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NI teachers offered 5.5% pay rise again

In February, the majority of teachers rejected an offer of 5.5% and started action short of strike in schools.

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University staff to strike over job cuts

Union says university could have 300 fewer full-time posts than in 2019 after savings made.

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Free school meals in Wales 'should be healthier'

Free school meals in Wales should be "healthier and more climate friendly", a leading academic says.

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What does the future hold for Scottish universities?

Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention to problems in the sector.

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Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid

Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the age of 16.

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Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children

The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.

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Act 'now or never' to hit 6,500 teachers target, report warns

A new report says teacher vacancy posts are at a record high as schools' recruitment problems persist.

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Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says

Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.

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'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.

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Calls to ban mobile phones in schools rejected

Report finds evidence smartphones cause harm but also hears they can help pupil welfare and safety.

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Dundee University to cut 632 jobs to plug £35m deficit

The University and College Union condemned the "devastating" cuts, which will affect about 20% of the workforce.

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Five years on: How Covid impacted the lives of young people

Young people who were in school and college in 2020 on how the pandemic impacted their use of social media and their relationship with news.

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Further education union says members 'sold a pup' on pay

Unions representing further education lecturers are balloting their members on strike action.

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Plans to cut uni jobs and courses lead to 'toxic culture'

Professor and former education minister says plan to cut 400 jobs has created a "climate of fear".

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Plan to ban smart phones in schools scrapped by MP

The MP behind the bill says he has altered proposals in a bid to gain government support.

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More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing

School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children brush their teeth

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'Real buzz' around World Book Day spuds

Families are asked to decorate potatoes instead of little people this World Book Day.

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Loss of Latin a 'tragedy' for state sector pupils

Teachers and academics in the shadow of Hadrian's Wall hit back against the axing of Latin funding.

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University staff begin 14 days of strike action

Industrial action begins at Newcastle University, in the face of 300 potential job losses.

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Is the UK becoming less attractive for students?

The UK has been one of the most popular destinations for international students in recent years - but is the appeal still there?

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Council to pay £6,500 after failing autistic child

The ombudsman said Slough Borough Council was at fault and should apologise.

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Secondary school places 2025: When do parents find out?

Parents will soon find out which schools their children will be attending from September this year.

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