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Slow charging costs rise, but used EV’s available for a bargain – AA EV Recharge Report

The April 2023 AA EV Recharge Report shows a 5p/kWh increase in flat rate slow charging, as well as a 1p/kWh increase in flat rate fast charging...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01

OfS: University finances generally in good shape, but risks include over-reliance on international recruitment 

The Office for Students (OfS) annual report on financial sustainability finds that while university finances generally remain in good shape...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01

MPs express deep concern about gaps in rural mental health care 

MPs have expressed deep concern about how isolation, poor public transport and a relative lack of digital connectivity have contributed to poor mental health outcomes for all categories of people across rural communities in England, but especially among farm workers and vets...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01

Energy saving schemes falling short, warn councils

Slow progress insulating homes leaves fuel poverty targets in jeopardy, costing billions and contributing to climate change, councils warn today...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01

Scottish Government: Protecting food security

Ensuring Scotland’s food security by monitoring the supply chain for possible disruption is the focus of a new dedicated Food Security Unit...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01

New funding for farmers to protect and restore thousands of hectares of English landscape

Farmers and landowners will receive funding and support for projects to create new habitats for wildlife, help protected sites and boost efforts to reach net zero, alongside sustainable food production, the government has confirmed today...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01

Government to tackle stubborn post pandemic absence rates with targeted support for schools

New plans to support pupils to drive up attendance rates in schools to improve pupils’ attainment and welfare have been announced by the Government today...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01

NAHT comments on government announcement of measures to tackle persistent absence

James Bowen, assistant general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01

ASCL responds to government’s press release on new pupil attendance measures

Responding to the government’s press release announcing new pupil attendance measures, Julie McCulloch, Director of Policy at the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01

Keep vapes out of sight of children – LGA on ASH survey on e-cigarette use among 11 to 17 year olds

Commenting on a survey by stop smoking charity ASH that found trying vaping once or twice is up by 50 per cent on last year for 11 to 17 year olds...

Thursday, 18 May 2023 00:01