DfE blog: What are academy schools and what is ‘forced academisation?’
We believe that academies are the best way for children to get an excellent education, which is why 80% of secondary schools in England are now academies...
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 16:42
Millions to take home more cash as new law on Tipping passes
Withholding tips from staff becomes unlawful as the Tipping Bill achieves Royal Assent, with more than 2 million workers to have their tips protected...
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 16:31
NEU comments on their strike day
Commenting on today’s strike action by NEU members, Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 15:39
IEA: Windfall tax extension will harm investment and jobs
Commenting on demands to extend the windfall tax following BP’s results announcement, Institute of Economic Affairs Energy Analyst Andy Mayer said...
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 15:37
Health Secretary quote on NHS Staff Council accepting pay offer
Quote from the Health and Social Care Secretary in response to the NHS Staff Council accepting the government’s pay offer...
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 14:33
Martyn’s Law progresses as government publishes draft legislation
The UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks under new draft laws published by government....
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 13:07
Extract from readout of today's Cabinet meeting
Cabinet then discussed work to further tackle crime and reduce re-offending...
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 12:41
Starmer tuition fee U-turn ‘deeply disappointing’, says UCU
Responding to Labour leader Keir Starmer’s U-turn on pledging to abolish student tuition fees, University and College Union general secretary Jo Grady said...
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 12:39
MPs to question Government about concussion protocols in sport
Labour's Chris Bryant has had an urgent question granted by the Speaker...
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 12:16
IFS: How big is the teacher pay offer in England?
In March 2023, the government increased its average pay offer to teachers in England from 3.5% to 4.5%, plus a one-off bonus of £1,000...
Tuesday, 2 May 2023 09:54