£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government 09. February 2026 (23:13) It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.(BBC News)
The challenge Keir Starmer faces to turn things around 09. February 2026 (14:20) He's lost two key aides in as many days, amid continuing criticism of his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. (BBC News)