Manchester school gives away TVs to improve attendance
A Manchester secondary school is tackling the post-pandemic attendance crisis with a unique rewards scheme, giving away TVs, bikes and vouchers. See how it's cutting absence rates.
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Arthritis sufferers may claim £441 monthly DWP benefit
Over 500,000 UK pensioners receive Attendance Allowance for arthritis. Find out if you're eligible for up to £441.40 every four weeks in tax-free support.
DWP Benefits for Over State Pension Age Needing Daily Help
The NHS outlines vital DWP benefits for people over State Pension age who need help with daily tasks due to illness or disability. Discover Attendance Allowance and other support you could claim.
US School Pays Pupils £40 Weekly to Attend Class
A Washington DC high school is paying students £40 weekly to combat chronic absenteeism. The radical scheme aims to tackle a crisis where 38.2% of students miss 10% of school. Discover the impact and controversy.
Ofsted: 39,200 children missing from education is a scandal
Ofsted's chief inspector warns of an attendance 'scandal' as 39,200 children vanish from school rolls. The 20% rise sparks fears of future unemployment and crime. Read the full report.
Ofsted: Social Media Chipping Away at Children's Attention
Ofsted's chief inspector warns social media harms behaviour and learning. He calls for schools to be sanctuaries from phones as absence rates soar. Read the full report.
Farage makes £140k from Cameo as constituents furious
Reform MP Nigel Farage earned £140,000 from Cameo videos while speaking just 22 times in Parliament. Clacton constituents express outrage over his absence. Read the full investigation.
US theme parks invest millions to boost falling attendance
As US consumer confidence hits a seven-month low, theme parks are betting big on immersive new roller coasters and major franchise tie-ins to revitalise attendance. Discover the multi-million dollar strategy.
DWP urged to add mobility to Attendance Allowance
Calls grow for the DWP to consider a mobility component for Attendance Allowance, granting pensioners access to the Motability Scheme. Discover the potential impact.
State Pensioners: Check Your Eligibility for Extra Benefits
Millions of UK State Pensioners may be missing out on thousands of pounds in extra support. Discover over a dozen discounts and benefits you could claim, from Council Tax help to free TV licences.
School swaps truancy fines for parent awareness courses
A North London primary school has dramatically improved attendance by replacing penalty notices with educational sessions for parents. Discover how this empathetic approach is transforming school absence.
Free Beer Fails to Fill Rice Stadium for Rival Game
Rice University offered free beer to boost attendance for its football rivalry game against North Texas. Discover why the promotion fell flat despite the lure of free Busch.
Rice University offers free beer to students
Rice University is using free beer, ice cream, and cash vouchers to lure students to a crucial football game against North Texas before the Thanksgiving break. Discover the creative tactics being deployed.
Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood, rules out frontline return
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announces she will step down as an MSP, citing family time pressures. She reveals no political prize could change her mind. Read her full story.
Japan's Real 'Rental Family' Industry Exposed
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
FAA Bonus Scheme Excludes Thousands of Controllers
Only 776 air traffic controllers will receive a $10,000 bonus for working unpaid during the US government shutdown, leaving thousands out. Discover the fallout from the controversial policy.
Three-quarters of parents allow school 'duvet days'
New survey reveals 75% of British parents let children skip school for mental health breaks, challenging traditional attendance views. Discover the changing attitudes.
DWP warns older people over payment changes
The DWP urges over 1.7 million Attendance Allowance claimants to report key life changes or risk benefit reductions. Learn which changes must be reported immediately.
Parents give kids six mental health days off school
New UK research reveals parents prioritise children's mental wellbeing over school attendance, granting an average of six mental health days annually. Discover the impact on education.
Green MSP: Highlands Need Mass Immigration for Climate
Green MSP Ariane Burgess faces backlash after claiming Scotland's Highlands require mass immigration and multiculturalism to combat climate change. Critics call the remarks 'offensive' and 'divorced from reality'.
2 Changes That Could Increase Your Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance claimants over state pension age are urged to report two key changes that could increase their weekly payment to £110.40. Learn how to claim more.
MSPs back bill to sack politicians for misconduct
Holyrood debates a new recall bill allowing MSPs to be sacked for misconduct. Scotland risks being the only UK nation without a recall system if the legislation fails.
State Pension Boost: 3 Conditions for Extra £407 Weekly
Discover how certain health conditions could significantly increase your State Pension payments, with some retirees eligible for over £400 per week through Attendance Allowance.
DNA evidence challenge rocks Charlie Kirk's Utah event
A Turning Point USA event in Salt Lake City turned explosive when an audience member challenged Charlie Kirk with DNA proof contradicting his claims about Donald Trump's rally attendance.
Labour's Powell demands action on school absence crisis
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell launches blistering critique of government failure to address soaring school absences, calling for immediate intervention to prevent 'lost generation' of students.
Messi Transforms MLS: Record Viewership and Attendance
Lionel Messi's arrival in MLS has sparked a television revolution, with Apple TV viewership soaring and stadium attendance breaking records across the United States.
Greg Rutherford's wife on neurodivergent son's school days
Susie Verrill opens up about the family's choice to allow their neurodivergent son to miss school days when needed, discussing the importance of protecting his mental wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity.
Four groups can claim £25 weekly payment boost
Thousands of households could be eligible for an additional £25 per week through DWP's Attendance Allowance scheme. Discover if you qualify for this vital financial support.
Scottish Greens: Probe Brits in Israeli military for war crimes
Maggie Chapman MSP calls for immediate action against UK nationals serving in Israeli military units amid Gaza conflict allegations
Parents Face £160 Fines for Term-Time Holidays
Families risk hefty penalties under strict attendance rules as councils crack down on term-time holidays. Discover what you need to know to avoid unexpected fines.
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