Don’t let complacency jeopardise the creative industries – Lords Communications Committee
The House of Lords Communications Committee has warned that Government complacency risks undermining the UK’s creative industries in the face of increased international competition and rapid technological change...
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 00:01
UK donates lifesaving medical supplies to Ukraine to treat civilians
The UK is sending further vital medical supplies to Ukraine to help treat casualties of the Russian offensive...
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 00:01
‘Cross-government support needed to address skills shortage in culture and creativity’ – LGA statement on Communications and Digital Committee Report on our creative future
Responding to the publication of a Communications and Digital Committee Report on our creative future, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, said...
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 00:01
UK takes further action to protect vital marine habitats
The latest stage of proposed measures to protect further valuable marine habitats and manage harmful fishing activity in England’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are unveiled today...
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 00:01
Government blocks Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has made an order under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998, preventing the Scottish Parliament’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill...
Monday, 16 January 2023 22:08
Guidance on handling strike action in schools
Guidance on what to do when school staff go on strike.
Monday, 16 January 2023 18:09
DfE response to industrial action outcome
Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan said: “While I welcome the outcome from the National Association of Headteachers not to strike, it is deeply disappointing..."
Monday, 16 January 2023 18:06
New diagnostic centre in Stockton-on-Tees to deliver hundreds of thousands of checks, scans and tests a year for local residents
Thousands of patients in Stockton-on-Tees are set to benefit from quicker access to tests, checks and scans - with a new community diagnostic centre set to open later this year...
Monday, 16 January 2023 18:00
School leaders in Wales vote to take industrial action over pay and funding
School leaders’ union NAHT Cyrmu, which represents leaders in the majority of schools in Wales, today (Mon 16 Jan) announces the results of its formal industrial action ballot on pay and funding, which began on Fri 11 November and closed on Weds 11 Jan...
Monday, 16 January 2023 17:13
NEU to take strike action over pay
In its ongoing campaign for a fully-funded, above inflation pay rise, teacher members of the National Education Union in England and Wales and support staff in Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action...
Monday, 16 January 2023 17:08