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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Lithuania

Ms Liz Boyles has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania in succession to Mr Brian Olley....

Thursday, 9 November 2023 14:31

Ofsted blog: How we inspect safeguarding in schools

In this blog, we’ll consider safeguarding through the course of an inspection...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 13:06

Julia Gillard uses Lord Speaker's Lecture to call for action to ensure AI is used for the good of humanity

The greatest challenge for science over the next decade will be to learn how to “use Artificial Intelligence for good”, the chair of the Wellcome Trust health research charity has said...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 13:03

Lee Owston appointed as Ofsted’s new National Director, Education

Ofsted has appointed a new National Director, Education with Lee Owston stepping into the role on 1 January 2024...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 13:00

Schools on brink unless Chancellor delivers £1.7billion in Autumn Statement for 2024/25, says joint letter to Chancellor from four education unions

Four education unions – ASCL, NAHT, NASUWT and NEU - have written to the Chancellor making the case for a significant increase in school funding as part of the Autumn Statement on 22 November...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 12:21

Inquiry launched into the death of Jalal Uddin

Home Secretary establishes inquiry into the death of Jalal Uddin...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 11:55

CMA confirms increased fuel retailer margins – AA response

Road fuel retailers continue to operate with increased margins that are denying the benefits of lower petrol and diesel costs, today’s update from the Competition and Markets Authority confirms...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 11:49

Angela Rayner responds to Mortgage and Landlord Possession statistics

Angela Rayner, Labour Deputy Leader and Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, responding to Mortgage and Landlord Possession statistics, said...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 11:48

Interest rate cap for Plan 2, Plan 5 and Postgraduate student loans

The Department of Education has today announced that from 1 December 2023, the Plan 2, Plan 5 and Postgraduate loan (PGL) interest rates will be reviewed each calendar month and compared to the latest comparable prevailing market data available...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 11:47

Wes Streeting responds to NHS waiting lists data

Wes Streeting MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to NHS waiting lists data, said...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 11:45