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UK offer £6m to organisations to help creation of a new UK National Academy dedicated to maths

Organisations have been invited to apply for the chance to set up a new National Academy for Mathematical Sciences to champion the immense value of maths, create future jobs, and turbocharge the UK economy...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 10:03

211,027 two-year-olds now benefitting from childcare rollout

Today, the Department for Education has announced the latest figures for uptake of the childcare rollout since its launch on 1 April...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 10:01

Start for Life services helping babies achieve better outcomes, but more to do to support delivery

Ofsted and the CQC have today published a joint thematic review of Start for Life services, which provide support for parents from pregnancy until their baby is 2 years old...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 09:39

Subsidise weddings to tackle loneliness – new report by the Centre for Social Justice

The Government should discount the wedding fees for those on low incomes in a bid to tackle the loneliness epidemic, says major new report...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 09:38

Manufacturers are investing in their workforce – keeping hold of good people is a critical priority says new Make UK analysis

A new analysis of shift premia and benefits carried out by Make UK reveals that retention of good people has become easier for manufacturers in the last 12 months...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 09:34

New car market growth continues despite declining private demand, SMMT figures show

UK new car registrations grew for the 21st consecutive month in April, rising by a modest 1.0% to reach 134,274 units, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 09:33

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to El Salvador: Ramin Navai

Mr Ramin Navai has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador in succession to Mr David Lelliott OBE...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 09:31

Swann welcomes 24/25 GP contract for Northern Ireland

The Department of Health has today announced agreement on the GMS (General Medical Services) contract with GPs for 2024/25...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 09:27

Vote of confidence in UK economy as British AI company Wayve secures over $1 billion to develop AI for self-driving vehicles

British AI company Wayve announces $1.05 billion investment to develop the next generation of AI-powered self-driving vehicles..

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 07:12

SRC: Dip in Scottish retail sales felt across the board

This year, the run-up to Easter was in March, while last year the run-up was in April...

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 00:01