Chancellor response to Q2 GDP stats
The Chancellor’s response to the ONS Q2 GDP statistics is below...
Thursday, 12 August 2021 07:21
Andy McDonald responds to 1 in 4 employers not giving staff paid time off for Covid vaccines
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Employment Rights and Protections Secretary, responding to research showing that a quarter of employers ‘not giving staff paid time off for Covid vaccinations’, said...
Thursday, 12 August 2021 00:01
Education Secretary congratulates GCSE students on results day
The Education Secretary has praised GCSE students receiving their results tomorrow (Thursday 12 August) and championed the range of high-quality post-16 choices available to young people...
Wednesday, 11 August 2021 22:30
Labour Leader calls on Conservatives to match Labour’s ambition for children’s futures
Ahead of GCSE results, Labour Leader Keir Starmer is calling on the Conservatives to match Labour’s ambition for children futures...
Wednesday, 11 August 2021 22:30
“Labour will robustly oppose Tory plans to bring back testing of cosmetics on animals." - Luke Pollard
Luke Pollard MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, responding to news that the Government could allow animal tests for cosmetic ingredients for first time since 1998, said...
Wednesday, 11 August 2021 16:11
Flagship first-time buyers scheme now open for bids from house builders
Home builders across England invited to bid for their share of a £150 million package by offering plots for sale as First Homes...
Wednesday, 11 August 2021 14:38
Police awarded £11.3m for programmes to prevent domestic abuse crimes
Innovative programmes aim to reduce the risk posed by domestic abuse perpetrators and improve safety and protection for victims...
Wednesday, 11 August 2021 14:16
Business Secretary calls on entrepreneurs to sign up for new course to hone their expertise
Today (11 August) Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng visited Brunel University Business School to meet businesses enrolled on the government’s new Help to Grow: Management course...
Wednesday, 11 August 2021 14:15
COVID-19 study finds lower prevalence in schools
A coronavirus (COVID-19) study has found that prevalence of the virus was lower in schools in June 2021 than in the autumn term 2020...
Wednesday, 11 August 2021 14:03
‘Likely to see higher GCSE results overall this year’ says NAHT
Speaking ahead of the release of this year’s GCSE results, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said...
Wednesday, 11 August 2021 12:59