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Poor miss out on music, says Ofsted

A new report into musical education from Ofsted warns that pupils from lower income families may be missing out on a chance to learn a musical instrument. In its report into the standard of music support provided by 15 Local Education Authorities (LEAs) Ofsted found that the standard of tuition was at least satisfactory in… Read more »

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MPs' expenses revealed
MPs’ expenses revealed

The House of Commons has today revealed that MPs claimed £78 million in expenses last year. The average amount claimed by MPs was £118,361. The average MP spent: £16,509 on staying away from home; £17,436 on offices and/or surgeries; £66,623 on staff costs; £10,640 on travel; £1,094 on stationery; and £3,343 on postage in addition… Read more »