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Thursday 2 July 2026 · 18:00 BST · 30m · 1 story · 2 annotated moments · 2 of 30 min on news stories (5%)
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The programme featured a discussion about children staying up late to watch an England football match scheduled for Monday morning. The Education Secretary stated that the decision is ultimately up to parents, but emphasised the importance of children attending school the next day. Some schools were planning to show the game in the morning.
The weather forecast indicated that a heatwave is expected next week, though not as extreme as the previous one. Conditions will be widely in the mid-20s Celsius, with potential highs of 31 or 32 in the southeast. The outlook for the coming days includes clear skies and sunshine across England and Wales, with some rain in Northern Ireland and western Scotland.
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Claim Education Secretary says parents should decide on children watching World Cup
The Education Secretary said parents should decide if children can stay up to watch the match, but they must attend school the next day.
BBC One, BBC News, 2 July 2026, 1:04-1:16
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Claim Education Secretary says parents should decide on children watching World Cup
Some schools planned to show the match in the morning.
BBC One, BBC News, 2 July 2026, 1:13-1:21
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