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Free school meals to be extended in child poverty lifeline - have your say

The extension of free school meals is part of a package of measures to improve children's quality of life

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Coventry Telegraph

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Free school meals to be extended in child poverty lifeline - have your say

The government has revealed plans to extend the free school meals scheme to a greater number of UK children, commencing next year. At present, all...

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Cambridge News

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Town centre pedestrianisation plans spark business worries

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been discussing development proposals for a town centre. The scheme to pedestrianise a section of Ramsey town centre...

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Cambridge News

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Mill Road Bridge bus gate fines 'the worst decision ever made'

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been debating the introduction of a bus gate on Mill Road bridge. The bridge has seen a significant number of fines...

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Cambridge News

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School 'becoming too expensive' for some families

A new poll has found that the cost of uniforms, transport and school trips is keeping children out of education as the government faces pressure over...

31.05.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

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School is becoming too expensive for some families - have your say

According to a recent survey, the prohibitive costs for items like uniforms, transport, and school trips are effectively barring some children from...

30.05.2025 8

Cambridge News

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A1307: Readers say 'about time too' as 40mph speed limit to be lifted

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been having their say on the announcement that the 40mph speed restriction on the A1307 is to be scrapped. Stances...

30.05.2025 8

Cambridge News

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£129 annual saving as energy bills to drop from July - have your say

The new price cap for the average dual fuel household will fall from £1,849 to £1,720 from July

24.05.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

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Plans for more than 500 student accommodation rooms is 'just what we need'

The development is proposed to address the increasing demand for student housing

24.05.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

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£129 annual saving as energy bills to drop from July - have your say

Details of the next energy price cap have been released, and it's a welcome relief for millions of households. From July, the maximum unit price...

24.05.2025 10

Cambridge News

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Cambridgeshire park visitors fuming over 'horrendous parking system'

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been airing their grievances regarding the new parking system at Milton Country Park, with a wave of discontent...

22.05.2025 3

Cambridge News

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Keir Starmer says EU deal is a turning point for the UK post-Brexit. Have your say!

The Labour leader announced an "end to Brexit bureaucracy" following a new deal with the EU, including 12 years of continued fishing access for EU...

21.05.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

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Starmer says EU deal is a turning point for the UK post-Brexit. Have your say!

Keir Starmer has proposed a new deal with the EU to simplify bureaucracy for businesses and holidaymakers, as he pledges to move on from the "stale...

21.05.2025 10

Cambridge News

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Starmer set to shorten sentences to solve prisons crisis

Leading prison experts have warned that Keir Starmer must "hold his nerve" and consider reducing jail sentences for criminals, even if it may not sit...

20.05.2025 8

Cambridge News

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Should schools relax school uniform rules during hot weather - Have your say

A mum has urged her daughter's school to let pupils wear PE kit every day in a bid to avoid 'boiling' in the heatwave

17.05.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

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Garden warning issued as millions of homes face hosepipe bans - Have your say!

The Environment Agency has warned of a "medium" risk of drought in England this summer

16.05.2025 5

Coventry Telegraph

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Should schools relax school uniform rules during hot weather – Have your say

The sun has officially made its appearance in Britain – and it appears to be here to stay, with temperatures predicted to consistently exceed 20...

16.05.2025 10

Cambridge News

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Garden warning issued as millions of homes face hosepipe bans

Households throughout the UK could be placed under water restrictions due to the unusually dry weather at the start of the year, marking one of the...

15.05.2025 10

Cambridge News

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Coventry City Council slammed over brown lid bins charge fee despite freeze

Residents have been encouraged to pay a yearly fee of £40 for their brown-lidded bins to be collected

15.05.2025 3

Coventry Telegraph

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Eurovision is 'our World Cup' as UK targets win - have your say

Scott Mills is gearing up to provide live commentary alongside Rylan Clark for the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals

15.05.2025 6

Coventry Telegraph

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Eurovision is 'our World Cup' as UK targets win – have your say

BBC Radio 2 presenter, Scott Mills, has likened the Eurovision Song Contest to football's biggest tournament, dubbing it "our World Cup". As the...

14.05.2025 8

Cambridge News

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As Kier Starmer rules out winter fuel payments U-turn - have your say!

Many Labour MPs believe the cut-off for winter fuel payments was a significant factor in the party's defeat last week and have called on the Prime...

10.05.2025 7

Coventry Telegraph

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As Kier Starmer rules out winter fuel payments U-turn - have your say!

Keir Starmer has come under fire for not reconsidering the reduction of winter fuel payments affecting millions of pensioners, despite growing...

09.05.2025 5

Cambridge News

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As Prince Harry and the royal family feud will they ever heal their rift? Have your say!

Since stepping back from Royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry has been embroiled in a bitter feud with the rest of the Royal Family – but will the...

08.05.2025 5

Coventry Telegraph

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Is Nigel Farage 'sucking up to Moscow' as Ukrainian flags taken down? Have your say

Reform UK has attracted criticism for what's been perceived as "sucking up to Moscow" after implementing a policy that prohibits Ukrainian flags...

07.05.2025 6

Cambridge News

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Smacking ban backed by study as urgent warning given - have your say

A new study has shown that a majority of professionals who work with children think that smacking should be banned in England, as it is in Wales and...

06.05.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

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Shops could be forced to accept cash as usage declines - have your say

The Treasury Committee has warned that the UK could be sleepwalking into a cashless society

03.05.2025 20

Coventry Telegraph

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Smacking ban backed by study as urgent warning given – have your say

Most professionals working with children believe smacking should be outlawed in England, following the lead of Wales and Scotland, according to a...

03.05.2025 5

Cambridge News

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Councils ordered to take 'aggressive' action on fly-tipping - have your say

A record 1.15 million fly-tipping incidents were recorded last year, a 20% increase since 2018/'19, according to figures from the Department for the...

02.05.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

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Shops could be forced to accept cash as usage declines – have your say

Concerns have been raised about the UK becoming a "two-tier society" as cash usage declines among British businesses. A Treasury committee hearing...

02.05.2025 7

Cambridge News

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School uniform costs to be slashed by new law - have your say

A new law will limit the number of branded items of uniform that a school can insist on, cutting costs for parents by up to £50. Currently parents...

01.05.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

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Councils ordered to take 'aggressive' action on fly-tipping - have your say

The Government is set to instruct councils to adopt a "much more aggressive" stance on fly-tipping and the "cowboy" waste operators responsible for...

01.05.2025 3

Cambridge News

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‘Headphone dodgers’ on public transport should face £1000 fine - Have your say

Ministers are facing calls to implement penalties as stiff as £1,000 for individuals caught blaring loud music on public transport. The Liberal...

01.05.2025 5

Cambridge News

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‘Headphone dodgers’ on public transport should face £1000 fine - Have your say

A survey conducted by Sevanta, involving 2,174 adults, revealed that 63% of women and 46% of men would feel uneasy confronting loud passengers

30.04.2025 5

Coventry Telegraph

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School uniform costs to be slashed by new law – have your say

A new bill is making its way through Parliament this week, with the aim of reducing the cost of school uniforms for parents. The expense of branded...

30.04.2025 5

Cambridge News

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UK in grip of dental crisis - Have your say

The Women's Institute has conducted a national survey to highlight how the lack of access to NHS dentists disproportionately affects women

26.04.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

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Do you think Keir Starmer should be prioritising a trade deal with America?

Donald Trump has hinted that South Korea might be the first country to secure a fresh trade deal with the United States, a move that could undermine...

26.04.2025 10

Cambridge News

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Have your say on the UK's dental crisis

A shocking report has revealed a string of dental nightmares from mothers and grandmothers, underlining the severe impact of the NHS crisis on women....

25.04.2025 10

Cambridge News

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UK house prices soared last year as gap grows - have your say

The average price of a house in England has climbed to just under £300,000

24.04.2025 7

Coventry Telegraph

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UK house prices soar to record high - have your say

UK house prices have continued their upward trajectory over the past year, with an average increase of 5.4% in the 12 months leading up to February...

23.04.2025 20

Cambridge News

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UK should ban mobile phones in schools by law - have your say

The National Education Union has called for a blanket ban on mobile phones in schools in the UKps

12.04.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Calls to ban mobile phones in UK schools by law - have your say

The general secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), Daniel Kebede, has made a strong call for a UK-wide outright ban on mobile phones in all...

11.04.2025 8

Cambridge News

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Massive wind farm plan backed if 'it means Wales can be independent'

Wales Online readers have been engaging in lively debates about the proposed large-scale wind farm development in Wales, expressing a mix of...

10.04.2025 9

Wales Online

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How Trump's tariffs will make things more expensive in the UK - have your say

The US President has unveiled a swathe of tariffs set to impact countries around the world

05.04.2025 6

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

How Trump's tariffs will make things more expensive in the UK – have your say

US President Donald Trump has announced a series of tariffs likely to affect nations globally, which could have significant repercussions on costs and...

04.04.2025 8

Cambridge News

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NHS satisfaction is lowest on record as vow made - have your say

The British Social Attitudes survey has revealed that satisfaction with the NHS is at the lowest level on record

04.04.2025 7

Coventry Telegraph

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Coventry MP 'did nothing wrong' say readers over pet rent expense claims

Coventry Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi has been criticised for using taxpayer money to pay for her pet dog's rent at her second home in London - and readers...

03.04.2025 7

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

'Awful April' arrives in hit to your bank account - have your say

As well as the traditional start of the tax year, 'Awful April' is upon us - and it's a day on which millions of households will start paying more for...

03.04.2025 7

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

NHS satisfaction is lowest on record as vow made – have your say

The NHS is facing a dire warning after recent statistics uncover that public satisfaction with the healthcare provider is at an all-time low. The...

03.04.2025 5

Cambridge News

David Prince

'Awful April' has arrived - here's how much more you'll be spending from today

The dreaded 'Awful April' has dawned, marking the day millions of UK households will begin to feel the pinch as bills across the board...

02.04.2025 10

Cambridge News

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