Bridget Phillipson8 days agoExperts 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. 8 days agoUK26 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 2025North Yorkshire8 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 2025Politics29 Dec 2024Private school tax breaks a 'luxury', says PhillipsonThe education secretary defends ending tax breaks for private schools as the policy is set to begin.29 Dec 2024Family & Education28 Oct 2024Why tuition fees are set to rise - and what this means for studentsWith the cost of living rising, many students are concerned about the growing financial pressures at university28 Oct 2024BBC InDepth27 Oct 2024I'm open-minded on England smacking ban - PhillipsonBridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".27 Oct 2024Politics27 Oct 2024No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows ministerBridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget. 27 Oct 2024Politics15 Aug 2024Train drivers' pay offer good deal, minister insistsThe Conservatives have accused the government of "caving to the unions" and paving the way for tax rises. 15 Aug 2024Politics22 Jul 2024Unis told to manage own budgets after call for bailoutsEducation secretary comments after union says many unis face "catastrophe" without emergency cash.22 Jul 2024Family & Education...