IFS: Growth in school costs significantly outpacing inflation
The government is currently presiding over an increase in schools funding in England which is reversing past cuts to per-pupil spending...
Thursday, 5 October 2023 00:01
NEU comments on NFER report on Post-Covid Disadvantage Gap
Commenting on Impact of school closures in Key Stage 1 on attainment and social skills of pupils in Year 3 and Year 4 in academic year 2022/2023, a report published by the National Foundation Educational Research...
Thursday, 5 October 2023 00:01
‘Retain and explain’ guidance published to protect historic statues
Custodians of heritage assets now have access to clear guidance on how to handle calls for their removal or relocation...
Thursday, 5 October 2023 00:01
ASCL comment on IFS report showing rise in school costs outpacing inflation
Responding to a report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), which states that general measures of economy-wide inflation are not providing an accurate picture of the cost pressures faced by schools...
Thursday, 5 October 2023 00:01
NAHT comments on IFS report into school costs and inflationary pressures
Commenting on a new IFS report examining the impact of inflation on school costs, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said...
Thursday, 5 October 2023 00:01
NHS comment on gambling guidance
Responding to NICE's new draft guidance on managing harmful gambling, NHS mental health director Claire Murdoch said...
Thursday, 5 October 2023 00:01
Intelligence shows Russia may target Black Sea civilian shipping
Information declassified today shows Russia may continue to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea, including by laying sea mines in the approach to Ukrainian ports...
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 23:08
Boost for Scotland and UK-wide transport connectivity
A total of £36 billion in savings from HS2 will be reinvested in hundreds of transport projects across the UK....
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 23:06
Europe must join forces against people smuggling gangs, says PM
The Prime Minister will urge leaders to join forces to protect Europe’s borders from criminal gangs and face down Russian aggression at the European Political Community [EPC] meeting...
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 23:03
Transport Committee Chair Iain Stewart comments on HS2 and PM’s announcements
Following the Prime Minister’s party conference speech today, Iain Stewart MP, Chair of the Transport Committee, said...
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 15:54