Ministers will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws. ...
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Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learnsPupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
The pupil’s experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies. ...
Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathyAngry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government. ...
Chris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shapeChris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape
As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes. ...
Long-delayed defence spending plan to be published on Tuesday, with focus on drone warfareLong-delayed defence spending plan to be published on Tuesday, with focus on drone warfare
The defence investment plan will set out how billions will be spent on equipping the UK Armed Forces. ...
Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselvesAftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors. ...
New ‘No 10 North’ plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promisesNew ‘No 10 North’ plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would “drive good growth in every postcode”. ...
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiershipHenry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details. ...
One in 10 children in England referred for mental healthcare – with anxiety the main reasonOne in 10 children in England referred for mental healthcare – with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions. ...
The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
The beloved actress starred in classic British sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born. ...