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Pensions reforms exacerbating teacher welfare crisis, says NASUWT

Pension reforms forcing teachers to pay more and work longer before they can retire are exacerbating the wellbeing and welfare crisis in teaching, representatives at the Annual Conference...

Monday, 10 April 2023 14:05

Green light for four new bathing sites

Four swimming spots in England are being designated as bathing waters ahead of the warmer months and will soon benefit from regular water quality monitoring...

Monday, 10 April 2023 00:01

Labour pledges tougher rules to block scam calls from overseas

A Labour government would impose “the most stringent controls possible on scam calls from overseas”, the party announced today, as part of a comprehensive strategy to prevent fraud...

Monday, 10 April 2023 00:01

Crackdown on illegal sale of vapes

The government is expected to unveil tough new measures to combat the illegal sale of vapes to under-18s as part of its plans to reduce smoking and tackle youth vaping...

Sunday, 9 April 2023 00:01

Labour pledges crack down on drug gangs as almost 6000 drug dealing cases dropped with no suspect last year

Labour has today pledged stronger action to tackle drug gangs as new analysis shows almost 6000 criminal cases involving drug trafficking last year have been dropped without a suspect being found last year...

Saturday, 8 April 2023 22:30

PM: we must fulfil the promise of the Good Friday Agreement   

The Prime Minister will welcome President Biden to Belfast this week as the people of Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK prepare to commemorate the 25th anniversary...

Saturday, 8 April 2023 15:37

Minister praises officers for their vital role in keeping communities safe while on patrol with South Wales Police

Welsh Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, has joined South Wales Police on patrol in Barry, gaining invaluable insight into the work they do day in and day out to keep communities safe...

Friday, 7 April 2023 08:41

Foreign Secretary calls for de-escalation and respect for status quo arrangements at Jerusalem’s holy sites

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said: “The UK condemns the indiscriminate rocket attacks from southern Lebanon and Gaza and recognises Israel’s right to self-defence..."

Friday, 7 April 2023 08:35

Rural communities up and down the country set to benefit from funding to support rural business and create jobs

Communities across rural England are set to benefit from an extra £110 million in local authority funding to support rural business and community groups, it has been announced today...

Friday, 7 April 2023 00:01

Bridget Phillipson responds to a survey showing one in three young teachers say their housing situation has affected their ability to do their job

Bridget Phillipson MP, Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, responding to a survey showing one in three young teachers say their housing situation has affected their ability to do their job, said...

Friday, 7 April 2023 00:01