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Do the SEND reforms actually offer ‘a better education for every child’
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Do the SEND reforms actually offer ‘a better education for every child’

The government unveiled major reforms to the SEND system this morning and the response has been anything but unanimous. 

Government to slash EHCPs in major SEND overhaul
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Government to slash EHCPs in major SEND overhaul
The government will limit Education, Health and Care Plans to the most complex cases and
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Scientists hail breakthrough in quest for universal vaccine
A nasal spray vaccine protecting against colds, flu, Covid and allergies could be within reach
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First report on deaths related to cold weather in England 
New UKHSA report reveals 2,544 deaths associated with cold weather between November 2025 and January 2025, across three cold
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Youth mentoring programme saves millions, study finds
Independent study finds sport-led mentoring programme cuts crime and unemployment while generating millions in savings
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Kinship carers forced into poverty without paid work leave
Thousands of relatives caring for children face financial strain, often having to reduce work hours
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Mechanical sales and wind power are no longer a shipping niche
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Mechanical sales and wind power are no longer a shipping niche

A new white paper has been published on the history of modern wind-powered ferries and cargo vessels, predicting future breakthroughs beyond hardware.  

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What local government needs to combat chemical pollution
Last year Downing Street set out aims to clean contaminated land and water. But has
Somerset, Severn, Thames areas face month of extreme weather
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Somerset, Severn, Thames areas face month of extreme weather
Messaging from the Met Office is clear – many southern regions will experience ongoing downpours
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Leeds City Council begins rollout of new charge points, for free
The West Yorkshire authority has seen the first of 71 new installations go live, thanks
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Framing the London river more polluted than instruments can measure
Despite a constant stream of claims that action is being taken to improve the UK’s
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UK-California energy deal builds on decades of clean power cooperation
Gavin Newsom and Ed Miliband signed a new partnership to speed up the roll out
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Possession claims fall ahead of rental law shake-up
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Possession claims fall ahead of rental law shake-up

Landlord possession claims dropped in 2025, but analysts warn a rush to repossess properties could follow before Section 21 evictions are banned. 

‘Uncomfortable truth’: 726,000 homes could fail the DHS
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‘Uncomfortable truth’: 726,000 homes could fail the DHS
Research shows 726,000 private rented homes and 87,000 social homes could still fail to meet
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Dover welcomes five new electric buses on Fastrack
Kent and Dover councils have launched a fleet of Volvo BZL electric buses on the
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£110m relief road approved to ease Lincolnshire congestion
The North Hykeham Relief Road will link the A46 and A15, supporting thousands of new
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London launches 30 community hubs to unite residents
Sadiq Khan and the National Lottery Community Fund invest £1.8m to tackle loneliness across the
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Local energy, local control
Eamon Grimes, Managing Director of LASER Energy, on how councils can scale renewable generation and
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Solihull Council launches group-buying solar panel scheme
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Solihull Council launches group-buying solar panel scheme

Solihull residents looking to cut energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint can now sign up for a renewed collective purchasing initiative focused on solar power.

Fungicide exposure may affect health 20 generations later
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Fungicide exposure may affect health 20 generations later
A single exposure to a common agricultural fungicide may echo through the generations far longer
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Extractor fans and air purifiers tied to better asthma control
Simple household factors, from smoking indoors to lacking an extractor fan, are strongly linked to
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Portsmouth residents back clean air targets but want action on traffic
Portsmouth City Council’s proposed 14-year Clean Air Strategy has received strong public backing, but residents
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Re-entering rocket left trail of lithium pollution in upper atmosphere
New research has found that when a Falcon 9 rocket stage burned up over Europe
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Straight into the smog: awards come to Mumbai amid pollution crisis
The sixth Earthshot Prize ceremony is set to take place in Mumbai, as India continues
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Landlords lose challenge to Thurrock licensing scheme
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Landlords lose challenge to Thurrock licensing scheme

A landlord-led bid to overturn Thurrock Council’s selective licensing scheme has been blocked by the High Court, clearing the way for the authority to resume enforcement of its controversial property licensing regime.

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Birmingham Council granted injunction to block waste depot protests
Birmingham City Council has secured a High Court injunction against ‘persons unknown’ aimed at stopping
Court rejects anti-abortion protestor’s challenge in Ealing
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Court rejects anti-abortion protestor’s challenge in Ealing
A legal challenge by an anti-abortion protestor has been rejected, ending a three-year case over
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Environment Agency deploys drone squad to catch waste criminals
A new package of high-tech surveillance measures, including an expanded drone squad and an automated
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Editor sues town council over Facebook libel and defamation
A newspaper editor has launched a High Court libel claim against Neyland Town Council, alleging
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Norfolk Council withdraws from local government reorganisation cooperation
Following Labour’s decision to press on with forthcoming elections after all, one administration says it
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Fully electric bus fleet gets going in Dover
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Fully electric bus fleet gets going in Dover

Kent County Council and Dover District Council’s five new Volvo BZL electric buses can travel up to 300km on a single charge  

NCA warns of increased, more complex child sexual abuse due to tech
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NCA warns of increased, more complex child sexual abuse due to tech
National Crime Agency also reports that it and policing partners arrest an average of 1,000
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£23.1m new ambulance fleet for Wales
Welsh government announces investment in greener ambulances and response vehicles  The Welsh government has announced
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Businesses urged to ‘lock the door’ on cyber crime
New government campaign aims to help business owners protect themselves from cyber threats  Across social media, podcasts,
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Interview: Emma James, new Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Modus
Emma recently joined the digital and transformation consultancy Digital Modus after 15 years in the
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600 m2 of solar panels installed at council garden centre in Leeds
Huge new rooftop array at the Arium, a council-run nursery and garden centre, expected to cut
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Opinion: the NHS’s digital backbone
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Opinion: the NHS’s digital backbone

George Stern, Enterprise, Connectivity & Security Specialist at Cloud Gateway, on why secure, scalable networks must underpin the next decade of healthcare

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Pressure mounts on X as critics rally against Grok deepfakes
‘The disturbing rise in AI intimate image abuse, facilitated by platforms such as Grok, is
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From systems to people: how Bromley is transforming social care
Digital change in adult social care is urgent. In Bromley, a partnership with the Social
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How to reframe sustainability stories beyond carbon reporting
While UK sustainability reporting is seen as an obligation, the real risk is failing to
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Hot air, cold response: missed opportunities in UK community energy proposal
£1 billion will be spent on infrastructure owned by the people and places it powers.
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Solar carports and EV integration can help UK’s net zero grid
British households need more and more power. Many might be missing a trick. As the
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Do the SEND reforms actually offer ‘a better education for every child’
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Do the SEND reforms actually offer ‘a better education for every child’
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Re-entering rocket left trail of lithium pollution in upper atmosphere
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Re-entering rocket left trail of lithium pollution in upper atmosphere
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What local government needs to combat chemical pollution
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What local government needs to combat chemical pollution
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Framing the London river more polluted than instruments can measure
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Framing the London river more polluted than instruments can measure
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Opinion: the NHS’s digital backbone
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Opinion: the NHS’s digital backbone
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How to reframe sustainability stories beyond carbon reporting
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How to reframe sustainability stories beyond carbon reporting
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Cleaner air during lockdowns lead to methane build up
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Cleaner air during lockdowns lead to methane build up
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Trump just killed the EPA’s ability to fight climate change. It may backfire
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Trump just killed the EPA’s ability to fight climate change. It may backfire
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