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Childrens Commissioner Thousands of 16 and 17 year olds presenting as homeless

More than 6,000 16 and 17-year-olds were homeless or at risk of homelessness in England in the year to March, according to figures obtained by the Children’s Commissioner. Dame Rachel de Souza said too many children who present to their local authority are “not getting the care they deserve and are entitled to”. She expressed concern that most children in the analysis were not taken into care as they should have been,

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James Bond celebrated in new Royal Mint coin range

he first coin in a new 007 range celebrating James Bond across the decades has been unveiled by the Royal Mint. The collectable and bullion coin range offers Bond enthusiasts an opportunity to grow their collection and invest in precious metals in gold or silver, the Mint said. Each design will feature a scene from a different decade of the superspy. The first coin celebrating 007 in the 1960s depicts

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Data protection watchdog offers tips on buying smart devices on Black Friday

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has urged the public to think about their data privacy before buying smart tech devices in Black Friday sales. The data protection regulator has issued a set of tips for shoppers ahead of the online sales event, reminding them to research how different smart devices collect their data before purchasing them. The tips encourage people to “think before you click” to buy a new smart

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UK inflation drops sharply as PM says pledge has been delivered

UK inflation dropped sharply to the lowest level in two years last month, as the Prime Minister said his pledge to halve inflation by the end of the year has been “delivered”. Consumer Prices Index inflation was 4.6% in October, down from 6.7% in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The slowdown in inflation came after energy prices soared last year. Energy bills were capped

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Charities sound alarm over migrant parents being denied vital childcare

A letter has been sent to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, signed by 21 organisations supporting families Charities have called for an end to potentially hundreds of thousands of migrant parents being denied access to crucial free childcare because they are categorised as “not present” in the UK. A letter sent to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, signed by 21 organisations supporting families and exclusively shared with the PA news agency, said

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Braverman suggests she struck deal with Sunak to help him become PM

Suella Braverman said she struck a deal with Rishi Sunak during the leadership contest that paved the way to him becoming Prime Minister when his opponents dropped out. In a scathing letter following her sacking as home secretary, Mrs Braverman told Mr Sunak he had “no personal mandate” to lead the UK after losing the 2022 Conservative leadership contest to Liz Truss. But the Leave campaigner said, despite that, she

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I will deliver an autumn statement for growth

Jeremy Hunt has said he will address labour supply issues and business investment when he delivers an “autumn statement for growth” next week. The Chancellor claimed the Government is starting to “win the battle” against inflation – with new statistics expected on Wednesday – which he argued allows him to “focus on the next stage”. He gave a preview of the November 22 fiscal event after also dismissing Labour’s criticism

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Braverman fires parting broadside at Sunak after sacking

Suella Braverman has accused Rishi Sunak of “betrayal” over a promise to stop small boat crossings in an incendiary letter after being sacked as home secretary. In a broadside aimed at the Prime Minister, she accused him of having “manifestly and repeatedly failed to deliver” on key policies, and said his “distinctive style of government means you are incapable of doing so”. She said Mr Sunak had not lived up

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