Pupils who were entitled to free school meals, but were not receiving them ... Labour-led Stockton Borough Council's cabinet endorsed the scheme in October and it will be considered for the ...

Westminster council leader Adam Hug said the extra free school meals in his borough “have offered a lifeline to struggling families during a time of soaring food and energy prices”.

Newcastle's push has resulted in a more modest 153 extra children being approved for free school meals, but the council was told it has resulted in city schools receiving an extra £195,250 per ...