Trump order boosts school choice, but there’s little evidence vouchers lead to smarter students or better educational outcomes
(THE CONVERSATION) The school choice movement received a major boost on Jan. 29, 2025, when President Donald Trump issued an executive order supporting families who want to use public money to send ...
The M&S Valentine’s Day meal deal is already available to shop online - here’s my full review
A highlight each year, Marks and Spencer’s Valentine’s Day dine-in deal for 2025 is available now online at Ocado and ...
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Tesco shoppers with Clubcard issued £261 warning
A 210-item shop at Tesco cost £529.01 with a Clubcard, whereas Asda came out cheaper at £518.90. The return of Asda to the top spot comes just days after the supermarket scrapped its Aldi and ...
London Evening Standard22d
WH Smith shop closures: Full list of stores set to shut in 2025
Historic retailer WH Smith has confirmed that it has put its 500 UK high street stores up for sale to focus on its more lucrative travel arm. Alongside the news, the retailer – which is famous ...
Liverpool Echo23d
Mum was eating chips and curry at her first daughter's birthday then gave birth on the same day
A mum was about to tuck into a curry when she went into labour with her second child - exactly a year on from the birth of her first child. Ellie Searson Smith, 25, was hoping to be induced the ...
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Governor Lee's school voucher bill is moving forward. But what does the bill actually do?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — We now know more about how Governor Bill Lee plans to pay for his school vouchers bill. The issue is one of three being debated during a special session of the ...
The Mirror23d
Supermarket vouchers worth over £75 being paid to families this February half term
Each authority decides how it wants to spend the money, and help can range from free cash payments to supermarket vouchers. A handful of councils have set aside some of their funding to help low ...
Los Angeles Times23d
While many were helped, some fire victims say Airbnb’s free vouchers are useless
After the deadly fires that ravaged Southern California this month, Airbnb received praise for its voucher program that offered free stays for displaced victims. Local and national media outlets ...
Business Standard24d
Payday surprise: Chinese company swaps salaries for gift vouchers instead
Imagine working for months and instead of getting a paycheck, you’re handed a stack of vouchers, similar to Monopoly money that can only be spent in select stores. Sounds like a futuristic currency ...
Tennessean24d
School vouchers a civil rights issue or ‘predatory lending’? Special session debate looms
As lawmakers prepare to take up Gov. Bill Lee’s $447 million proposal for a statewide school choice voucher program, advocates are framing the matter as a civil rights issue, while critics warn ...
The Sun25d
Thousands of families due food vouchers in February half term worth up to £75
THOUSANDS of families are in line for food vouchers worth up to £75 over the February half term. The help comes via the Household Support Fund, a £421million pot of cash that's been shared ...