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Parents ‘should be more involved’ in drugs education

Drugs education in schools in England and Wales has generally improved since 1997, a new report from Ofsted says. But the watchdog warns schools cannot be entirely responsible for teaching young people about the dangers of illegal substances, and insists parents must take action to ensure their children are informed. It also recommends that drugs… Read more »

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Tony Blair holds talks with intelligence officials
PM meets with security chiefs

Tony Blair will today hold talks with police and intelligence chiefs to discuss what extra powers are needed to effectively safeguard Britain against terrorism. The prime minister is expected to re-open the debate on using phone intercept evidence in court during the meeting, which follows the London bombings earlier this month. Conservative leader Michael Howard… Read more »