DfE guidance sets government on course for fresh dispute over children going hungry during holidays Head of Marcus Rashford’s old school: ‘Fed well, children thrive’ Coronavirus – latest updates See… »
Funding cuts threaten project in Newham, east London, that feeds thousands of children A pioneering scheme providing free school meals to all primary school pupils in one of the UK’s… »
Education secretary Gavin Williamson did not ask for funds for half-term, say officials The row at the heart of government over free school meals was laid bare on Monday night… »
Local authorities attack prime minister’s suggestion £63m could cover needs over half-term and Christmas Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson is facing renewed pressure to… »
Tory MPs angry at damage from government’s refusal to support Marcus Rashford’s campaign Downing Street is under mounting pressure to perform a U-turn on providing free school meals over the… »
More than 2,000 paediatricians back the drive by footballer Marcus Rashford to ensure children have enough to eat Thousands of Britain’s top child-health specialists have joined forces to condemn the… »
Covid-hit firms tweet offers of food donations after MPs reject free school meals plan Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Marcus Rashford may have seen his attempt… »
Politicians and celebrities of all stripes come out in support of plan rejected by government Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Celebrities and politicians from across the… »
Labour writes to backbench Tory MPs as Marcus Rashford’s petition nears 300,000 signatures Pressure is mounting on Downing Street to support families entitled to free school meals throughout the holidays… »
‘Covid summer food fund’ announced after pressure from campaigners including footballer Marcus Rashford Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson has executed a humiliating U-turn over… »
Contract valued at £234m was given to Edenred, a company with fewer than 150 staff Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The UK government handed a contract… »
Risk of axed exams and food shortages, while informing the public ‘may cause panic’ Schools may have to close, exams could be disrupted and fresh food for pupils’ meals could… »
Schools told to be ‘flexible’ in event of food shortages as councils and private sector step up no-deal planning Schools should be “flexible” in what dinners they serve children in… »
Nutritional guidelines may be ignored if there are shortages, government says Follow all the latest news on Brexit with our live blog Schools will be able to be “flexible” in… »
Opposition figure picked up after landing in home country following recovery from poisoning The Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport on his return from… »
Latest news: Dido Harding facing questions from public accounts committee; UK records 599 further Covid deaths and 37,535 cases Scrap benefits cut to stop millions falling into poverty, PM told… »
