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Keir Starmer looks at sweeping reforms to special education needs
Ministers consider changes to SEN system as Labour vows to tackle ‘crisis’ in provisionFinancial Times - 18h -
Hawley: “We need to have a serious look at who is leading this Congress”
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) slammed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for having “cooked” up a massive year-end spending bill that he claims is full of Democratic priorities and declared: “We need to have ...The Hill - 2d -
Time for Keir Starmer to remember he is first lord of the Treasury
With growth at the heart of his policy platform, the prime minister is remarkably passive on the economyFinancial Times - 2d -
Starmer urged to change donation rules amid talk of Musk bankrolling Reform
Exclusive: Electoral Commission wants prime minister to protect elections from foreign interference. Keir Starmer must strengthen the rules around political donations to protect the electoral ...The Guardian - 3d -
LOOK: Barry Sanders sends Eagles' Saquon Barkely autographed jersey with special message
The Lions legend had a heartfelt message for BarkleyCBS Sports - 3d -
China would balk at a sweeping Mar-a-Lago accord
Given the need for a weak renminbi to support export growth, a reprise of the 1985 Plaza Accord with Japan is unlikelyFinancial Times - 5d -
What do investors need to look out for in 2025?
The US dominates at FT Money’s annual investment panel — much to some participants’ annoyanceFinancial Times - Dec. 14 -
Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education
Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."ABC News - Dec. 13 -
Some Educated Guesses About Trump’s Second Term
In our final episode of WIRED Politics Lab, we make some predictions about the next four years with Donald Trump back in the White House.Wired - Dec. 13 -
Lawmakers push for PBM reform
Presented by Children's Hospital Association — The legislation would be the biggest-ever effort to regulate the industry . {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Lawmakers push health ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Keir Starmer and the Cummings consensus
The Tories fell short of their rhetoric — if the PM is following their path, he needs to learn why reform has failed in the pastFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Keir Starmer to hold talks with the EU on defence co-operation
British premier will accept an invitation by the bloc to discuss security matters, in the latest sign of improving relationsFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Good luck reforming the Department of Defense
Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Abolishing the Department of Education will not be easy
The Constitution does not empower the federal government to fund schooling.The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Cracker Barrel apologizes after refusing to serve students with special needs
The restaurant chain attributed the mess-up to staffing challenges, saying refusal of service was unrelated to the students' abilities.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
We must educate sporting leaders to look beyond toxic win-at-all-costs approaches | Cath Bishop
Danny Care’s whistleblowing suggests there remains too much of a grey area between tough training, bullying and abuse. Danny Care’s stories about the England rugby environment under Eddie Jones ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
No more Mr Nice Guy for Keir Starmer
The prime minister set out his "plan for change" in a major speech which covered priorities including the economyBBC News - Dec. 7 -
'Special night': Celts cap season sweep of Bucks
In a game that had a playoff feel, the Celtics made enough plays down the stretch for a 111-105 victory over the Bucks that gave them a 3-0 sweep of the season series.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
A Uranium-Mining Boom Is Sweeping Through Texas
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.Wired - Dec. 7 -
Chris Riddell on Keir Starmer’s milestones. What about the Brexit millstone? – cartoon
The prime minister has made pledges on the cost of living and NHS, but his EU stance could undermine progress. Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue
New York City school officials want families seeking such services to waive their right to sue the Education Department in exchange for receiving them.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Fighting Populism From the Lonely Center Ground
One of the last centrist leaders left on the global stage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week outlined his plan to deliver change for people in the U.K. Will it be enough?The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The week: Labour milestones, McSweeney and Reform
Adam and Chris look back at the political week with Tim Shipman.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
How reachable are Keir Starmer’s new policy ‘milestones’?
Targets aimed at showing voters that government is on track vary wildly in ambition, experts sayFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Will Starmer’s new milestones become millstones?
In a live event of the show, the team reviews Labour’s first five monthsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Can Keir Starmer’s six targets turn the tide? What the PM said – and what it all means
They might have sounded a tad familiar, but the prime minister is hoping these pledges will win back trust. Sir Keir Starmer’s speech on Thursday mentioned the word “milestone” eight times and ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit
The prime minister has set out what's he's calling Labour's "plan for change" - the goals for his government to achieve.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Missing: a clear direction for Starmer
Labour’s obsession with winning the next election is distorting governmentFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer's Six Milestones (Don't Call it a Relaunch)
What was in the Prime Minister’s ‘Plan for Change’?BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?
President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer says new ‘milestones’ on living standards, NHS and more are ‘almighty challenge’ – UK politics live
Prime minister makes speech intended to to show Labour government is ‘delivering change’. Starmer says there is record dissatisfaction with the NHS. The public insititutions but that they are not ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset
PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for governmentFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer's reset
Amol and Nick on whether the PM’s big speech is a reset moment after a bumpy few months.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Wales the happy hunting ground for Reform
Labour is still likely to hold on to power in the SeneddFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog
Audit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Keir Starmer, the operator, the fixer, not the visionary
It remains to be seen whether the breadth of the PM’s government is a strength or a weaknessFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU
It's "plain wrong" to suggest Donald Trump's return to the White House means the UK needs to pick a side, the PM says.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Radical planning reform needed to hit 1.5m housebuilding target in England, Labour warned
Thinktank urges government to be ‘much more ambitious’ as actions so far are not enough to fulfil manifesto pledge. Labour will miss its manifesto target of building 1.5m homes in England before ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Britain need not choose between Trump and EU, Starmer says
UK prime minister vows to strengthen ties with Washington, Brussels and Beijing in set-piece speechFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
How This Engineer Entrepreneur Scaled STEAM Education for Kids
At Jenny Young’s growing Brooklyn Robot Foundry, budding tinkerers get hands-on training to create the technology of the future.Inc. - Dec. 2