Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales.
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Parents angry after pupils forced to dump a GCSE
The school says children were feeling overworked but some parents have branded the change unfair.
Poundland could be put up for sale as taxes rise
Tax increases due in April are adding “further pressure” to the discount chain’s costs, its owner Pepco Group says.
Scientists discover new part of the immune system
New part of the immune system – hidden inside our bodies – could be used to make new antibiotics.
Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed
Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits.
Month of bank IT failures in the last two years, MPs say
The MPs have also discovered millions of pounds of compensation will be paid out because of the spate of outages.
Man questioned after child killed by car on pitch
One child dies and another is injured when they are hit by a car on a pitch at Kendal rugby club.
More women doctors than men for first time in UK
A driving factor is the rising number of women joining medical schools, the General Medical Council says.
Site of Ziggy Stardust pub could become housing
The site of a famous 1970s rock venue is at the centre of plans for a new community in south London.
Justice secretary rejects sentencing changes after ‘two-tier’ claims
Proposed reforms issued by the independent Sentencing Council were labelled biased by the Conservatives.
