NEU comments on Labour plans to tackle school absence
Commenting on Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s speech which outlines Labour’s proposals to ‘get to grips’ with persistent non-attendance, Daniel Kebede, General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Monday, 8 January 2024 22:30
NAHT comments on Labour plan to legislate for register of children not in school
Commenting as Labour announce they would introduce a national register of children who are not in school, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said...
Monday, 8 January 2024 22:30
FCDO statement on Bangladesh election: January 2024
The FCDO has issued the following statement following elections in Bangladesh...
Monday, 8 January 2024 19:04
UN Rights experts demand accountability for sexual torture victims of Hamas
Top rights experts on Monday demanded prompt investigations and accountability for victims of sexual torture in the 7 October Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel...
Monday, 8 January 2024 17:30
UN news: Call for commitment to democracy and human rights in Bangladesh
The UN human rights chief on Monday called on the newly elected Government of Bangladesh to take steps to renew the country’s commitment to democracy and human rights...
Monday, 8 January 2024 17:26
Cold snap - RAC advice to drivers
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said...
Monday, 8 January 2024 16:36
People with jobs reminded they can qualify for Scottish benefits
As many people return to their jobs following the festive break, those in part-time and full-time work have been reminded that they can qualify for Scottish Government benefits...
Monday, 8 January 2024 16:12
SNP demand urgent amendment to UK offshore licensing bill
The SNP has urged the UK government to support their amendment to the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, which would provide an evidence-based assessment to all new licences on a case-by-case basis...
Monday, 8 January 2024 15:21
Mayor activates emergency severe weather plan for first time in 2024 to protect homeless Londoners
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today (Monday 8 January) activated the pan-London Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to protect homeless people as temperatures are forecast to fall below 0°C tonight...
Monday, 8 January 2024 15:20
EEF responds to DfE plans to improve attendance
Responding to the Department for Education’s newly announced plans to support pupil attendance, Professor Becky Francis CBE, Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), said...
Monday, 8 January 2024 13:14