School absence fines for parents to rise by £20

35 minutes ago About sharing By Branwen Jeffreys Education editor Fines for parents taking children out of school without permission will rise across England from September. The minimum fine will increase from £60 to £80 per parent as part of a government drive to return attendance to pre-pandemic levels. One school told BBC News one…

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Assisted dying ‘does not worsen end-of-life care’

49 minutes ago About sharing By Nick Triggle Health correspondent End-of-life care has not become worse in countries which have allowed assisted dying, MPs say. The House of Commons’ Health and Social Care Select Committee said there is even evidence it has led to better support with more money being invested. But the cross-party group…

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