Andy Burnham government new school attendance rule from September 1

Ministers are getting tougher with headteachers over the issue

Seven people, including two police officers, were killed on the A66 near Middlesborough

New Nationwide research shows parents face hefty billsRory Poulter09:29, 23 Aug 2026Parents face a £15,500-plus bill for the hidden costs of sending a child to school from Reception through to GCSEs, new research has revealed.‌And the biggest drain on family finances is not uniforms or school trips – but the growing co

With the new PM hoping Lord Jim O'Neill confirmed that he would not step in to help Labour tackle the UK's larger than expected July deficit of £1.8billion announced yesterday.

A shocking number of Brits have admitted to driving without wearing a seatbelt

Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

Former Goldman Sachs chief economist was adviser to Burnham before he became prime minister

Industry expert says 'Enough is enough. Drivers deserve fairness'