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Jason Farrell
Verified
Home editor, Sky News
London
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Health, Plant-Based Food Nutrition, Entertainment Environment, Gift Guides Parenting, Travel Human Interest, Decorating
Content
'The system just doesn't work': More children than ever are not in school, report finds, with more than 11 million lost days
By Jason Farrell Verified| Fosse 107 Verified It is the most vulnerable children who skip school, are excluded, or simply disappear from education. The analysis found that children lost 6.8 million days of learning in the autumn term before the COVID pandemic (2019/20) due to suspensions and absences, but the figure was 11.5 million days in the same period in 2023/24.
Abolished indefinite prison sentences still in place - despite prisoner numbers approaching pre-release scheme levels
By Jason Farrell Verified| Sky News Verified This week government figures are likely to show the prison population back to where it was before the last early release scheme. But even though hundreds of prisoners have served only 40% of their sentences, there is a cohort of the prison population who have served extended sentences, years beyond their minimum term. IPP sentences (imprisonment for public protection) were introduced in 2005 and abolished in 2012.
'The system just doesn't work': More children than ever are not in school, report finds, with more than 11 million lost days
By Jason Farrell Verified| Fosse 107 Verified It is the most vulnerable children who skip school, are excluded, or simply disappear from education. The analysis found that children lost 6.8 million days of learning in the autumn term before the COVID pandemic (2019/20) due to suspensions and absences, but the figure was 11.5 million days in the same period in 2023/24.
Company Info
Sky News
Sky News is a British free-to-air television news channel that provides 24-hour news coverage. Launched on February 5, 1989, it was the UK's first continuous news broadcaster, offering real-time updates on breaking news, political events, and global happenings. The channel is known for its high-definition broadcasting, which began in 2006, enhancing the viewing experience for audiences. Sky News operates in over 120 countries and offers various digital platforms, including live streaming and mobile apps, to complement its television broadcasts. The channel features specialized programming that includes political analysis, investigative journalism, and live event coverage. It relies on sponsorships for funding rather than traditional advertising, maintaining a commitment to impartiality and journalistic quality.
England, United Kingdom