Nurseries Face New Crackdown Over Fees for Free Hours
Nurseries in the UK face a new crackdown after parents reported being charged compulsory fees for government-funded free childcare hours. Education Secretary vows further action.
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Summer Recipes: Elevating Everyday Ingredients
Discover a collection of vibrant summer recipes, from spicy sugar snap pea salad to sticky Marmite tofu, perfect for barbecues and gatherings.
Best New Picture Books and YA Novels: Ban Ban’s Bakery to This Boy
A roundup of the best new children's and teen books, including picture books, poetry, and YA novels, featuring bunnies, monsters, and dancefloor salvation.
Labour Cuts Primary School Sports Funding by 40%
Labour scraps the £320m primary school sports grant, replacing it with a £193m scheme for all schools, sparking headteacher scepticism over a 40% funding cut.
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Gardeners can protect plants from slugs using a simple, free method: an old plastic plant pot cut into a collar. YouTube expert Richard shares the tip, while Monty Don advises against pellets.
Charlotte Church Defends Homeschooling as Progressive
Charlotte Church defends homeschooling her children as a 'more progressive way of educating' on Good Morning Britain, citing neurodivergence and one-size-fits-all issues.
Alan Titchmarsh Shares Lawn Mowing Frequency for Greener Grass
TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh explains how often to mow lawns in any weather for greener grass, advising once a week in mild weather and once a fortnight in hot, dry spells.
Dog Trainer: Spaniels Not for Busy Families
Canine behaviourist Will Atherton says spaniels' high energy makes them unsuitable for hectic family homes, sparking online debate.
Ed Sheeran to Fund New Youth Centre in Suffolk Town
Ed Sheeran plans to finance a new youth centre in Framlingham, Suffolk, replacing the current club set to close. The facility will include arts spaces and a gym.
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Stacey Solomon's Easy Playdough Recipe for Bank Holiday
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Hajj and Eid al-Adha: Significance for Muslims
Explore the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha, their rituals, spiritual meaning, and global significance for Muslims, amid current Middle East tensions.
New Marine Dinosaur Tylosaurus Rex Twice Size of Great White
Scientists discovered Tylosaurus rex, a 43-foot marine predator from 80 million years ago, twice the size of great white sharks and more aggressive than other mosasaurs.
Greetings From Postcards Reflect American Idealism
Large-letter postcards from the 1930s-60s showcase American innovation and optimism, with Curt Teich mass-producing them for every town.
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Hay Festival's 39 Joyful Books to Revive Reading in Britain
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Scientists surveying ants accidentally discovered a new 'happy face' spider in the Himalayas, named Theridion himalayana, with a smile-like pattern on its back.
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Labour MP Emily Darlington leads a debate accusing Facebook and Instagram of 'shadow banning' women's health posts, citing evidence of unfair censorship compared to men's health content.
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George Williams argues the federal budget missed an opportunity to address intergenerational inequality by scrapping the Job-Ready Graduates package, which has led to $52,000 degrees and unfair access to education.
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School leaders warn that the government's emphasis on academic goals could undermine proposed changes to special educational needs provision in England.
Climate Committee Urges 25C Max in Schools
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Labour MP Demands Nursery Safety Reforms After Death
Labour MP Sonia Kumar calls for enhanced DBS checks and safer sleep guidelines in nurseries after the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda. Nearly 20,000 serious incidents reported in five years.
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