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Special educational needs system to be overhauled in England

Only children with the most complex needs will be eligible for education, health and care plans from 2035.

Stock markets stumble as global trade faces more Trump tariff uncertainty

US president’s international trade war spooks investors, with drops in US share prices after European lossesTrump threatens ‘obnoxious’ tariffs as UK and EU seek clarity on trade dealsStock markets st...

Ex-DJ jailed in London for selling fake parts to airlines

Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala set up AOG Technics, which sold more than 60,000 components in a £40m global fraudA one-time techno DJ who orchestrated a £40m global fraud selling fake aircraft parts from...

Care home boss sexually abused children for decades

A jury hears children were preyed upon by Malcolm Phillips and his assistant for more than 20 years.

Two arrested after death of 'British Lip King'

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of Jordan James Parke.

Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Video footage shows former peer being driven away shortly after being escorted from his London home by officersUK politics live – latest updatesPeter Mandelson has been arrested by detectives investig...

I almost lost my leg after crash, says Vonn

Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her leg from the injuries she sustained in a heavy crash at the Winter Olympics - and thanks the doctor who saved her from an amputation.

Lovejoy episode helps antiques dealer identify stolen Napoleon III artefacts

Repeat of BBC series gave clue to Paul Gostelow about 19th-century altar cards taken from crypt in HampshireTwo priceless artefacts stolen more than a decade ago from the crypt of Napoleon III in Engl...

Fewer children in England to get EHCPs by 2035 under Send overhaul

Bridget Phillipson announces plans to make special educational needs system less reliant on cash-strapped councilsUK politics live – latest updatesBridget Phillipson has presented sweeping plans to ov...

Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud

The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

The impact of Send changes in England: four likely scenarios for children

Different situations in which pupils could be affected by the new special educational needs and disabilities systemHow will children and their families be affected by the government’s overhaul of spec...

'Sadistic' pair behind bars for blowing up sheep

Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland beat the animal to death, then inserted fireworks in its body.

Yorkshire Water fined over £700,000 for repeated sewage releases

Company admits three pollution events that killed fish and insects in Pools Brook country park near ChesterfieldA water company has been fined more than £700,000 for repeatedly releasing sewage into a...

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Police issue appeal to trace rider of distinctive orange bike

Police officers in Erewash are appealing for help to identify a group of people wanted for questioning about an an assault in Long Eaton. A man in his 50s sustained serious injuries after he was attac...

Teen guilty of belonging to banned neo-Nazi group

The boy, 16, is also convicted of the possession of terror documents and sharing terror publications.

Sky News - UK8 months ago

Shake-up of support for children with special needs and disabilities unveiled

The government has unveiled sweeping plans to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England's schools.

What is Tourette syndrome, what are tics and what happened at the Baftas?

A racial slur shouted during the awards show has raised questions about how Tourette’s outbursts should be understoodControversy has erupted over the Baftas after the BBC initially failed to edit out...

Sky News - UK8 months ago

Parents charged with murder of three-month-old son

Two parents have been charged with the murder of their three-month-old baby.

Andrew’s former protection officers urged to share what they saw on duty

Call comes amid fresh scrutiny of Mountbatten-Windsor’s alleged links to Epstein, including claims over security arrangements at his New York homeThe intense focus on the former Prince Andrew’s associ...