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Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
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‘Huge relief’ as students given loans ‘in error’ get repayment reprieve
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
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New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
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How I was abused by my paedophile sister: At 13, Harriet was plied with drugs and made to perform grotesque incestuous acts. Now as her abuser is found guilty, she bravely tells her story and says: ‘I’ve got my life back’
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Things can’t go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
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The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide
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Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
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I never realised the damage wine was doing to my body until I gave it up at 50. I dropped two dress sizes – but that’s not even the best part
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Long hair over 45 is ageing and try-hard. I’ve finally cut mine off. THIS is the only length middle-aged women should consider – it is face slimming, super flattering and takes off years
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