LONDON, July 9 (UPI) -- Britain's education secretary has announced plans to recruit 200 social workers from professions including teachers and lawyers.

LONDON, April 30 (UPI) -- British Children's Secretary Ed Balls says children born in summer months may be allowed to start elementary school months earlier than normal.

LONDON, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A close confidant of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the global recession was evolving into the worst downturn in 100 years.

LONDON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- British authorities say the head of a child welfare service was removed from her job Monday after an inquiry into the beating death of a baby in London.

LONDON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- The sister of Baby P, a British boy who died after being abused by adults, also was allegedly abused while under government protection, it has been revealed.

LONDON, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- A new poll finds no likely replacement for British Prime Minister Gordon Brown would improve the Labor Party's electoral prospects.

LONDON, May 13 (UPI) -- Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling is close to announcing a tax rebate for low-income taxpayers, sources said Tuesday.

LONDON, May 10 (UPI) -- A report claiming students are "excessively" tested is expected to put extra pressure on Britain's Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.

LONDON, March 11 (UPI) -- The British schools secretary revealed Tuesday that secondary schools have been charging parents to obtain a spot at a school of their choosing.