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New data reveals record amounts of cocaine and ketamine seized

New data released today (20 April) reveals the largest quantity of cocaine and ketamine seized by Border Force and police forces since records began...

Thursday, 20 April 2023 13:50

Paul Lincoln appointed as Ministry of Defence Second Permanent Secretary

Paul Lincoln has been appointed as the new Second Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence (MOD)...

Thursday, 20 April 2023 13:24

Security Minister CYBERUK speech

The Security Minister Tom Tugendhat delivered a speech at the CYBERUK Conference in Belfast on cyber threats....

Thursday, 20 April 2023 12:56

Funding to help developing countries phase out use of damaging climate gases announced

Developing countries will receive £4 million to drive down the emissions of harmful hydrofluorocarbons generated by outdated air conditioning units, cooling refrigeration and cold supply chains, the government has announced today...

Thursday, 20 April 2023 11:20

ASCL comment on National Tutoring Programme statistics

Responding to the government’s press release in relation to the latest National Tutoring Programme figures, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Thursday, 20 April 2023 11:18

Crime statistics (updated)

This series brings together all documents relating to crime statistics...

Thursday, 20 April 2023 11:17

Over three million courses started through the National Tutoring Programme  

Now in its third year, figures published today (20 April) highlight the growing success of the National Tutoring Programme, with over three million courses now started...

Thursday, 20 April 2023 09:39

ASCL to hold formal strike ballot

The Association of School and College Leaders, for the first time in its history, will hold a formal ballot for national strike action in England over the school funding crisis...

Thursday, 20 April 2023 09:37

Experts demand major overhaul of safeguarding system to protect children with disabilities from abuse at children’s homes

A report investigating abuse and neglect in residential settings for disabled children sets out the case for fundamental changes in provision....

Thursday, 20 April 2023 09:35

Government urges public to check their photo identification ahead of polls

With two weeks until local elections take place, the Government is encouraging people to check that they have accepted photo identification ready and apply for a free voter authority certificate if needed...

Thursday, 20 April 2023 09:31