Bridget Phillipson3 days agoDads call for ban on smartphones in schoolsThe two fathers say the current guidance on smartphones in schools is unsafe for children.3 days ago6 Jul 2025Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister saysBridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost". 6 Jul 202519 Jun 2025South East schools will 'absolutely' get fundingThe education secretary announces an extra £20bn for the schools building programme.19 Jun 202527 May 2025Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit capThe education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly.27 May 202522 Apr 2025Toilet use based on biological sex, says ministerBridget Phillipson was responding to questions following the Supreme Court's gender ruling.22 Apr 202522 Apr 2025College denied student loan funding after government investigationOxford Business College says it will legally challenge the government's decision to remove its funding.22 Apr 202523 Mar 2025Experts to investigate student loan fraud claimsThe education secretary says claims of student loan fraud point to one of the "biggest financial scandals" in the university sector. 23 Mar 202526 Feb 2025Parents urge education secretary to save schoolVillage primary is closing as it has just 16 pupils left but parents are campaigning against it.26 Feb 20258 Jan 2025Bid to halt children's bill sickening, says PhillipsonThe education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill.8 Jan 2025...