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Sutton Trust’s call for fairer admissions is only one part of the picture, says ASCL

Responding to research from the Sutton Trust that found pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) are less likely to attend a top performing comprehensive school even if there is one in their area...

Thursday, 11 January 2024 00:01

Avian influenza detected in mammals in sub-Antarctica for the first time

The presence of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) has today (Thursday 11 January) been confirmed for the first time in mammals in sub-Antarctica...

Thursday, 11 January 2024 00:01

Biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years to create jobs, reduce bills and strengthen Britain’s energy security

The government today outlines plans for the biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years to reduce electricity bills, support thousands of jobs and improve UK energy security...

Thursday, 11 January 2024 00:01

Greenpeace reaction to nuclear roadmap

In response to the government’s Press Release regarding the ‘Biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years’, Dr Doug Parr, Chief Scientist for Greenpeace UK, said...

Thursday, 11 January 2024 00:01

Greens call for urgent government peace initiative to end Israel-Gaza war

The Green Party has urged the government to launch an urgent international peace effort to end the Israel Gaza war...

Thursday, 11 January 2024 00:01

Starmer pledges the healthiest generation of children ever as Labour launches Child Health Action Plan

Keir Starmer has today promised to end the scandal of plummeting child health outcomes over the last 14 years as he unveils a new 'Child Health Action Plan' to create the healthiest and happiest generation of children ever in Britain...

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 22:30

Expert reaction to the announcement of Labour’s Child Health Action Plan

Experts have reacted to plans from Keir Starmer to end the scandal of plummeting child health outcomes over the last 14 years, as he unveils Labour’s new 'Child Health Action Plan' to create the healthiest and happiest generation of children ever in Britain...

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 22:30

NEU comments on Labour’s Child Health Action Plan

Commenting on a set of proposals to tackle health outcomes for children, including breakfast clubs, increased mental health support, and toothbrushing sessions for early years, Daniel Kebede, General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 22:30

NAHT responds to Labour plans for supervised tooth brushing, breakfast clubs and expanded mental health support

Responding to Labour's Child Health Action Plan, including plans for supervised toothbrushing as part of new breakfast club provision, and expanded mental health support, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said...

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 22:30

NHS Providers: Critical step towards ensuring happier and healthier children

Responding to Labour’s new Child Health Action Plan, Miriam Deakin, director of policy and strategy at NHS Providers said...

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 22:30