内容摘要：Overall, Children in Need has raised more than £1 billion for charities and projects since its first major appeal in 1980.

Overall, Children in Need has raised more than £1 billion for charities and projects since its first major appeal in 1980.

The money needed to fund the SEND system as it stands is already putting councils under huge financial pressure.Ms McKinnell said despite high-needs funding increasing to over £10bn in 2024-25, “confidence in the SEND system is low”.

The minister said funding for SEND services would depend on the government’s next spending review, which is due to be announced in October.“But we are working at pace and acutely aware of the funding pressures local authorities are facing,” she said.“It’s not going to be easy or quick to solve these problems, but we really want to work on long-term solutions. That includes looking at the national funding formula.”

Sarah Morgan, the parent of a child with SEND, was watching the debate and said the minister’s statement “lacked specific details, which is perhaps due to time constraints of the debate”.She said: “Although her intentions seem promising, addressing the crisis in SEND provision will be a long-term process as we all know requiring much more than just funding, building schools, or those smaller commitments raised in her speech today.”

West Yorkshire transport bosses have unveiled new branding for the region's public transport network, pledging a "bold new era".

The Weaver Network was launched by Mayor Tracy Brabin and West Yorkshire council leaders at Millennium Square in Leeds.Bones were removed from the site on Essich Moor by antiquarians in 1918, according to Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

The new photographs include images in false colours that clearly show the shape of Carn Glas.The images by Andy Hickie have been published by North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS), which has an interest in conserving the site.

The society has been clearing away gorse that had obscured the protected monument.HES describes Carn Glas as having significant archaeological importance due to its potential for improving understanding of Neolithic rituals and funeral practices.