Daily roundup 27 January: Bedroom tax, face veils, and Jeremy Hunt

The Court of Appeal has declared that the government’s controversial “bedroom tax” policy is discriminatory and unlawful. The Independent reports that judges made the decision after a domestic violence victim and the family of a disabled teenager made a legal challenge against the government. ?


Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw has said he backs schools that restrict pupils and staff wearing full-face veils in the classroom. The Guardian reports that Wilshaw said Ofsted would support heads and principals banning "inappropriate wearing” of the veil, a move which has been supported by ministers but criticised by Muslim leaders.


The NHS will learn from serious failings that led to the death of a one-year-old boy, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said. The BBC reports that Hunt apologised in the House of Commons to the parents of William Mead, from Cornwall, who died from blood poisoning in 2014, which had not been diagnosed by GPs or the NHS 111 helpline.


Justice Secretary Michael Gove has appointed an independent board to oversee Medway Secure Training Centre. The Guardian reports that Gove said additional oversight was needed to ensure the centre was being run safely and lessons had been learned after a damning BBC Panorama programme exposed alleged abuse and corruption.


Three quarters of children aged 16 and above would like more political education in schools, according to research by 4Children. The charity is calling for schools to provide young people with a range of opportunities to learn more about politics that goes beyond the curriculum.


Four out of every five young carers are missing out on their childhoods because they are caring for family and friends, research by the Carers Trust has found. According to a survey of 360 young carers, 82 per cent said they are missing out on seeing friends, with 60 per cent missing events and 45 per cent struggling to get homework finished on time. ?


John Roberts, chief executive of electrical retail giant AO.com has donated £1.5m to youth charity OnSide. It is one of the largest single private donations the charity has ever received since it was established in 2008.