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Ministers must use “incredible sensitivity” when making changes to the special educational needs system, the former education secretary David Blunkett has said, as the government is…

Experts have raised alarm over the “commodification” of vulnerable foster children as analysis reveals almost a quarter of all foster places in England are now provided…

Hospitals are bracing for a fresh round of strikes by resident doctors seeking a 29% pay rise, amid warnings that stoppages could lead to hundreds of…

Healthy life expectancy for women in the most deprived areas of England and Wales has fallen to the lowest level since recent records began, with those…

Overhauling England’s schools to take more children with special needs will require complex and detailed changes to how they operate, according to an expert review.While the…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature19th over: England 148-6 (Arlott 6, Ecclestone 33) For the first time in a little…

Money for hospitals in England is to be linked to patient ratings, ministers have announced, as one of the health bosses tasked with implementing the government’s…

An amber heat-health alert has been issued for much of England, with temperatures expected to rise above 30C (86F) over the weekend.The alert, issued by the…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature46th over: India 148-3 (Rahul 71, Pant 27) And, with 10 minutes to go until…

The majority of children will be overweight or obese in nine areas of England by 2035, according to “deeply concerning” projections showing child obesity rates are…