The Tories are taking credit for some positive economic news, with the UK economy having grown during the last quarter. Meanwhile, it's A-level results day and the government says it's happy for Ukraine to use British weapons in Russia.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has congratulated A-level students for their"amazing success".
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she wants economic growth to be the"national mission" of the new government - and again blames the Conservatives for mismanaging the economy. Speaking to Sky News, however, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson points out a number of those schools closing their doors and blaming the government were already in trouble.
She says political decisions need to be made to fund the sector - which includes raising taxes on private education.'Unpalatable' to raise university fees amid cost of living pressures, says education secretary "I don't believe where you're from should determine what you can go on to achieve, and it certainly shouldn't limit your choices and options," she says.
But it would be"really unpalatable" to be considering linking fees to inflation - or taking similar steps - as students are already facing"big challenges around the cost of living".We've just had the latest gross domestic product figures come through.These numbers are in line with expectations.
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