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Lack of credible plan for digital exclusion risks undermining Government’s ‘tech superpower’ ambitions – Lords Committee

The Government’s ambition to make the UK a technology superpower and boost economic growth is being undermined by high levels of digital exclusion...

Thursday, 29 June 2023 00:01

Raise aspiration and counter negative stereotypes by teaching young children about careers – Education Committee report

Teaching primary school children about careers could raise aspirations and break down negative stereotypes about gender and background, the Education Committee says in a new report...

Thursday, 29 June 2023 00:01

British talent squandered through economic disadvantage, says new Sutton Trust report

New research published today by the Sutton Trust reveals the extent to which the talent of high-potential disadvantaged young people is being wasted due to inequalities in society and education...

Thursday, 29 June 2023 00:01

New investment in peat in fight against climate change

New investment and actions to improve lowland peat and reduce carbon emissions have been set out by the government today...

Thursday, 29 June 2023 00:01

ASCL response to Sutton Trust report on disadvantage

Commenting on the Sutton Trust report which reveals the extent to which the talent of high-potential disadvantaged young people is being wasted due to inequalities in society and education...

Thursday, 29 June 2023 00:01

NEU comments on Sutton Trust research on Social Mobility

Commenting on new research looking at the extent to which the talent of high-potential disadvantaged young people is being wasted due to inequalities in society and education...

Thursday, 29 June 2023 00:01

NAHT comments on Education Committee report into primary careers guidance

Commenting on a new report from the Education Select Committee on the importance of careers guidance in primary school, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said...

Thursday, 29 June 2023 00:01

‘Leading by example’ is only way energy sector can become more inclusive and diverse - Ofgem

Leaders from across the energy sector will today (Thursday 29 June) meet in central London to progress crucial work on making sure the energy sector is inclusive and represented by a diverse workforce

Thursday, 29 June 2023 00:01

Scottish trade outperforming other UK nations, according to statistics

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show Scotland’s trading performance as the strongest of the UK nations...

Wednesday, 28 June 2023 23:12

Labour calls on Sunak to bring in urgent protections for renters as risks of evictions rise

Labour today calls on the government to urgently introduce a package of protections for private renters, as the Tory mortgage bombshell and rampant inflation threaten to hammer renters and put them at risk of eviction...

Wednesday, 28 June 2023 22:30