LGIU: 8 percent of councils say financial constraints could leave them bankrupt
New research out today from the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) reveals more than half of councils will be cutting spending on services, increasing commercial investments, or spending reserves to make ends meet in the year ahead...
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 00:01
HEPI: Unleash the levelling-up potential of universities by attracting foreign investment into UK innovation
A new report was launched today (7 March) in London by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and Midlands Innovation, supported by the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) and Universities UK International (UUKi)...
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 00:01
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives...
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 00:01
UK proposes measures to protect England’s much loved seabirds
Kittiwakes, puffins and razorbills are some of England’s most treasured seabirds that could benefit from proposed measures to ban sandeel fishing, Defra has announced today...
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 00:01
Labour announces business tax review to end Tory “11th hour approach”
As part of Labour's mission on growth, party announces business tax review to end Tory “11th hour approach” hampering growth and investment...
Monday, 6 March 2023 22:30
UK and Canada sign agreement to boost green tech supply chains
The UK and Canada have agreed a landmark agreement to co-operate on critical minerals such as cobalt and lithium that are essential to the economy...
Monday, 6 March 2023 16:25
Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion to improve workplace support
Employers are being encouraged to better support women experiencing the menopause as the Government today appointed England’s first ever Menopause Employment Champion...
Monday, 6 March 2023 16:22
Celebrating apprenticeships
First Minister kicks off Scottish Apprenticeship Week....
Monday, 6 March 2023 16:20
Written statement on Science and Technology Update - Mar 6
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Michelle Donelan): February marked a watershed moment for science, innovation and technology in the United Kingdom...
Monday, 6 March 2023 15:53
£1 billion in potential annual savings to be realised through stepped up efficiency drive
The Evaluation Taskforce has awarded more funding for projects to improve evaluation...
Monday, 6 March 2023 14:52