Teachers express alarm over an apparent rise in prejudice and sexist attitudes among students, urging stricter oversight of harmful online content and stronger parental engagement.

Ministers are attempting to contain a significant revolt over disability benefit cuts, with potential concessions such as allowing certain MPs to abstain and exploring measures to alleviate child poverty.

A ruling establishing that references to “woman” and “sex” in certain legislation are determined by biological criteria has prompted debate over the potential impact on existing protections and rights, with some anticipating a far-reaching legal effect while others welcome the clarity it provides.

Britain’s largest teaching union has described Reform UK as “far-right and racist,” with members pledging to oppose the party’s candidates and calling for vigilance against discriminatory rhetoric.