ASCL comment on HEPI report on UCAS personal statements
Commenting on a report from the Higher Education Policy Institute, which found personal statements are read for just two minutes on average, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 11:25
£54 million boost to develop secure and trustworthy AI research
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Chloe Smith has today announced a series of investments to develop trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) research...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 11:24
Charities gain new powers as more legislative changes come into force
New powers from the Charities Act 2022 have now come into effect resulting in changes for the sector...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 11:22
Greenpeace: Shell drops target to cut oil production as CEO seeks to boost profits
Responding to the news that new Shell CEO Wael Sawan plans to cut oil and gas reduction targets and increase share buybacks to in quest for even higher profits...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 11:21
Transport Secretary bolsters HS2 board to oversee project’s successful delivery
Refreshed leadership team to propel the construction of HS2 while ensuring costs are kept under control...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 09:36
Scottish Government: Circular Economy Bill published
New legislation will create the tools to tackle waste and increase reuse and recycling rates...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 09:34
Lords consideration of the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023 - Jun 13
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Benyon) (Con): My Lords, these draft regulations were laid before the House on 27 April...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 08:40
Lords consideration of the REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2023 - Jun 13
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Benyon) (Con): My Lords, this statutory instrument was laid before this House on 20 April 2023 and makes technical amendments to UK REACH...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 08:38
Lords motion to approve the Public Order Act 1986 (Serious Disruption to the Life of the Community) Regulations 2023 - Jun 13
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Sharpe of Epsom) (Con): My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for attending this debate. These regulations amend Sections 12 and 14 of the Public Order Act 1986...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 08:36
Report stage (Lords) (day 3) of the Financial Services and Markets Bill - Jun 13
Baroness Boycott (CB): We debated this amendment last Tuesday but it has taken until today to get to the vote...
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 08:31