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IrelandScotlandWalesLIVEGovernment to announce billions in SEND funding with overhaul due to be unveiledThe full plans for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England will be announced later this morning.'Effective' SEND support won't be taken away, minister saysBut the education secretary says children "will be reviewed in terms of their needs", under planned reforms.19 hrs agoFamily & EducationMPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrestA cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.1 day agoPolitics'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemploymentAlan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.1 day agoPoliticsTories vow to lower interest on some student loansKemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.21 hrs agoPoliticsUK should send non-combat troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBCTroops should be deployed to peaceful parts of the country in non-fighting roles, he said.1 day agoUKBrown urges police probe into whether Andrew used RAF bases to meet EpsteinReports say the former prime minister has demanded a full investigation into Andrew's role as UK trade envoy. 17 hrs agoUKGovernment considers removing Andrew from royal line of successionThe former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU alliesThe scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme. Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts sayUK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce themHigher tax helped UK government reach record January surplusThe government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.Lib Dems set out plans to stop SEND services being 'cash cows'Council spending on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities has soared in recent years.Features and analysisThe fallout from Labour's local elections U-turn is not over yetKeir Starmer and his team knew last week that delays to council elections would need to be reversed.What we learned from BBC Gorton and Denton debateGorton and Denton by-election candidates from five parties go head to head in a BBC debate.A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and WalesMillions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefullyThe government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Latest vetting row raises fresh concerns over Starmer's judgementThe BBC's political editor analyses the vetting rows facing the PM over Lord Doyle and Lord Mandelson.Chris Mason: Smiles of a survivor as Starmer attempts his latest resetSome political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC's political editor writes.Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not overThe prime minister has come through a political near-death experience, the BBC's political editor writes.Starmer prepares to face Labour MPs knowing his future is in the balanceCabinet ministers have expressed support for the prime minister, as he prepares to face Labour MPs.Chris Mason: Starmer's predicament is dire and now he faces future without top aidesSir Keir Starmer's administration appears rudderless after the loss of two key aides, writes Chris Mason.BBC InDepthOne giant boys' club? 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