Government secures £89 million deal to export UK aerospace expertise to Brazil
Government support provides a boost to the British aerospace industry in UKEF’s first deal with leading Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer, the third largest commercial jet manufacturer in the world...
Monday, 24 October 2022 13:32
Work and Pensions Committee to examine defined benefit pension schemes and LDIs
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into the regulation and governance of defined benefit pension schemes with liability driven investments (LDIs)...
Monday, 24 October 2022 12:15
Providers committed to making T levels a success, but challenges remain
An Ofsted report published today evaluates the quality of the new T-level courses...
Monday, 24 October 2022 10:35
What can be done to address shortage and retention of STEM teachers?
At 10:15 on Tuesday 25 October, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will hold the fourth evidence session of its new inquiry: People and skills in UK science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
Monday, 24 October 2022 10:15
New Zealand trade deal: MPs call for analysis of risk to UK food security
The International Trade Committee today calls for an analysis of potential risks to the UK’s food security arising from the New Zealand trade deal...
Monday, 24 October 2022 09:01
Damaging Government action hindering tourism’s post-pandemic recovery, DCMS Committee warns
The removal of tax-free shopping for visitors from abroad was ‘both short-sighted and incredibly damaging’ to UK tourism...
Monday, 24 October 2022 08:58
New vaccine marketing campaign urges millions to boost their immunity this winter
A new country-wide marketing campaign urging millions of eligible people to get their flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines to top up their immunity will launch on Monday...
Sunday, 23 October 2022 15:28
£2bn school and college funding shortfall revealed, as education associations write urgently to Conservative MPs
Thirteen national education associations have written an open letter to Conservative MPs this weekend, imploring them to keep the school funding crisis at the forefront of their minds...
Sunday, 23 October 2022 00:01
NHS launches laser beam brain surgery to treat epilepsy
A world-leading, fibre optic laser therapy for people suffering with epilepsy who have not responded well to other forms of treatment will be rolled out on the NHS...
Saturday, 22 October 2022 22:01
Sir Chris Whitty among senior figures appointed to Active Travel England advisory panel
England’s Chief Medical Officer joins West Midlands’ Mayor, Chair of the Office of Rail and Road, and Arup’s Global Transport Leader. England’s Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty...
Saturday, 22 October 2022 15:08