Kemi Badenoch has promised to follow the example of Australia, which introduced the policy in December last year.
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I have 45 children applying to my special school each week
Head teacher Steph Smith says her school is oversubscribed and that more like it are needed.
Industrial estate blaze believed to be accidental
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service says it left the scene early on Saturday morning.
Police warn against ‘ridiculous’ parking at beauty spot amid snow disruption
Motorists are being warned about “irresponsible behaviour” at Wales’ biggest national park.
Man dies after tree falls on caravan during storm
Police say a man in his 50s died in the incident in Helston during Storm Goretti.
We’ve battled through Scotland’s snow every single day of 2026
BBC Scotland News reporter Ken Banks takes a look back at what life has been like in Aberdeen’s snow.
Council turns down Cage film over Nazi swastikas
Waltham Forest Council said it had not been given enough time to consult local residents.
Six-hour mission to catch three abandoned little pigs
“I’m used to catching dogs, but a pig is a different story,” says a warden.
DUP leader warns London not to ‘surrender’ over legacy bill
Gavin Robinson made the remarks after the prime minister suggested amending the bill to give veterans greater safeguards.
Snow and ice warnings for most of UK
Yellow weather warnings for most of the UK remain until Saturday afternoon, with a further warning for some parts on Sunday.