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Bridget Phillipson pushes to extend 30 hours free childcare to benefit claimants

Bridget Phillipson pushes to extend 30 hours free childcare to benefit claimants

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is calling for an expansion of taxpayer-funded childcare to include non-working families, aiming to remove barriers to employment.

Politics ·9 Jul 2026, 00:03 ·Clara West 3 min read
Keir Starmer issues state apology for historical forced adoption scandal

Keir Starmer issues state apology for historical forced adoption scandal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially apologized for the state-facilitated forced adoption of babies between 1949 and 1976. This marks a shift in accountability for systemic failures within public, religious, and health institutions.

News ·2 Jul 2026, 23:12 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read