Local Government Association
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Nov- 2025 -21 NovemberSafeguarding
Councils record 81,770 children in care as LGA calls for more funding
The number of children in the care of councils has risen 18% to 81,770 in a decade, according to new Department for Education (DfE) figures published today (21 November), as the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for more funding for children’s services. This follows separate data showing councils carry…
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Aug- 2025 -6 AugustSchools
Over 25,000 UK schools are in areas with toxic air, study finds
More than 25,000 schools across Britain are in areas exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines, according to new analysis from campaigning coalition Health Equals. The study found that 87% of UK schools are in neighbourhoods with unsafe levels of pollution, putting 12 million children at risk of long-term…
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