Headteachers in England have been given advice on how to ban mobile phones from schools under new government plans, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has announced.
The new guidance includes how to search students and their bags for devices "if necessary." Ms Keegan said the government is trying to "reset the social norm that when you're in school, from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, you will not be permitted to use your mobile phone." Report by Kennedyl.
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The education secretary has condemned remarks made by a Reform UK campaigner who was filmed saying migrants crossing the Channel should be used as “target practice”. Gillian Keegan said: “It’s unacceptable in our politics, I think everybody would condemn those comments.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has condemned Labour for its handling of an investigation into Diane Abbott, calling them “dishonest”. "I think they ought to be a bit more honest with the British public", she said.
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Gareth Southgate has resigned as manager of the England men’s national football team after almost eight years at the helm. It comes just two days after England’s defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. Despite that disappointment, Southgate has taken the Three Lions to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final during his time in charge. Prince William, President of the Football Association (FA), tweeted his thanks to Southgate for his leadership. The FA says the process to appoint Southgate’s successor has begun, and they aim to have a new manager confirmed as soon as possible. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Andrew Bowie praised Conservatives' record on defence, calling UK's military one of ''the most advanced and well-equiped'' in the world. The shadow veterans' minister also urged Labour to commit to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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When asked about the upcoming election in the United States, James Murray emphasised the importance of working on relationship between the UK and US which is ''more important than any individual person''. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn