Call to wipe interest on student loans in England for 15 months, as ministers offer £50m support fund.

David Olusoga warns of the long history of racism that continues on social media.

A research group warns the “long-run costs” of the pandemic will hit children disproportionately.

The government cash will fund staff and helplines, amid a reported rise in cases during the pandemic.

A school in the Wirral is helping families struggling to get by during the national lockdown.

Prioritising staff would be ‘sensible’ and should be considered by the expert body, the party says.

The prime minister says parents and guardians have risen to the “unique challenges” of coronavirus.

A new parliamentary group wants to help young people engage with politics by improving civics education.

Primary children may start a phased return to school next month if Covid rates continue to fall.

Barnardo’s says “urgent action” is needed to help low-income families with the cost of online learning.

Education think-tank says pupils should have the right to repeat the school year after Covid disruption.

Labour’s Angela Rayner has suggested teachers are “more at risk of infection and death” from the virus.