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Access to vital legal support extended to millions of vulnerable people

Domestic abuse victims and children are among millions more people who will have access to legal aid under major government investment to support those who need it most...

Thursday, 25 May 2023 08:14

"Urgent action needed to prevent skills shortages and potential impact on the economy and employment" says new NFER report

Essential employment skills required by employers now are set to become even more important in the future, according to a new report....

Thursday, 25 May 2023 00:01

ASCL responds to NFER report on essential skills for tomorrow’s workforce

Responding to a report by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), which warns that urgent action is needed to prevent skills shortages...

Thursday, 25 May 2023 00:01

Government children’s care strategy unambitious and too slow to deliver reform for children and families – Lords Committee

The Government’s Strategy to reform children’s social care – “Stable Homes, Built on Love has the right approach to tackle the issues with children’s social care...

Thursday, 25 May 2023 00:01

New HEPI report explores whether academics have better or worse working conditions than other professionals

The Higher Education Policy Institute is publishing a new report, Comparative Study of Higher Education Academic Staff Terms and Conditions, which was commissioned from SUMS Consulting...

Thursday, 25 May 2023 00:01

Lincolnshire care home is rated inadequate for a second time by CQC

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Roman Wharf Care Home in Lincoln, inadequate, and it remains in special measures following an inspection in January...

Thursday, 25 May 2023 00:01

Power to the patients: more choice to help cut hospital waiting times

Patients will be empowered to choose where they receive their NHS care under new plans to help cut waiting lists, one of the Prime Minister’s five priorities...

Thursday, 25 May 2023 00:01

£72 million boost for train services in Manchester and the North

Passengers across the North are set to benefit from fewer delays and more reliable trains after the Government announced a £72 million package in Manchester today...

Thursday, 25 May 2023 00:01

Welsh government announces new scheme to improve GP services for veterans

A new scheme has been launched to enable GPs in Wales to register to become ‘veteran-friendly’ practices and provide specialist care...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 23:43

PM meets with leading CEOs in AI

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met the CEOs of OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic today to discuss joint action to ensure the development of safe and responsible  Artificial Intelligence...

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 21:23