Education committee transcript: The future of post-16 qualifications - Apr 27
The Education Committee will hold an inquiry examining how effectively post-16, level 3 education and qualifications (such as A Levels, T Levels, BTECs and apprenticeships) prepare young people for the world of work...
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 10:15
Horizon Europe funding (update)
Funding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security...
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 10:08
Statement from the Mayor of London on Elizabeth line
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I’m delighted that our world-class new Elizabeth line will be opening to passengers later this month, helping build a better London...
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 10:06
New Ofqual 3-year plan puts students and apprentices at its heart
Ofqual’s new 3-year plan announced today (4 May) sets out its ambition for the future of qualifications that are sought after, fair, accessible, valued and world class...
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 09:30
ASCL comment on Ofqual plan for use of technology in exams
Commenting on exam watchdog Ofqual’s three-year plan and the use the technology in assessments,Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 09:30
NEU comments on Ofqual's announcement on 3 year plan for examinations
Commenting on Ofqual's proposed plan for the future of qualifications, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 09:30
Labour reacts to George Eustice's comments on Kay Burley this morning
Pat McFadden MP, Labour’s Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, reacting to George Eustice’s comments on Kay Burley...
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 08:48
Greenpeace: Oil giants in line for £11.6bn wartime windfall profits on UK oil and gas thanks to energy price spike
A spike in oil and gas prices resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could provide energy firms operating in the UK with unexpected windfall profits of £11.6bn this year from oil and gas extracted from the North Sea...
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 00:01
BRC: Prices rising as costs soar
Shop Price annual inflation accelerated to 2.7% in April, up from 2.1% in March...
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 00:01
Vehicle crime epidemic: 140,000 car and bike thefts unsolved last year, say Lib Dems
Shocking new figures have revealed a “vehicle crime epidemic,” with over 140,000 car and bike thefts going unsolved by police last year...
Tuesday, 3 May 2022 22:30