Gap in spending per student between private and state schools has more than doubled over the last decade, says IFS report
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has published a report showing that in the most recent year (2020-21), average private school fees were about £13,600...
Friday, 8 October 2021 00:01
Number of battery-electric cars on the UK’s roads overtakes plug-in hybrids for the first time, says RAC
The UK’s transition to zero-emission driving has reached a major milestone with the total number of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) on the roads overtaking the number of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models for the first time...
Friday, 8 October 2021 00:01
New report dismisses Elon Musk’s population collapse fears
New research led by respected economist Lord Turner finds countries with falling populations are richer as well as mitigating climate change...
Friday, 8 October 2021 00:01
Labour responds to IFS report on school spending
Kate Green MP, Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary, responding to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies showing the gap in spending per student between state and private schools has doubled over the last decade, said...
Friday, 8 October 2021 00:01
UK City of Culture 2025 longlist revealed
Eight areas longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025 were today unveiled by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries...
Friday, 8 October 2021 00:01
Paul Whiteman challenges government to ‘back up their rhetoric with action’
Today (Friday 8th October), Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, will address members at the association's Annual Policy Conference in London.
Friday, 8 October 2021 00:01
London Assembly Committee publishes report on approaches to tackling violent crime
25 teenagers have been killed in London in the first nine months of 2021. The Metropolitan Police fears this tragic figure, which is nearly twice last year’s 14 teenage homicides...
Friday, 8 October 2021 00:01
DFE response to IFS report
A Department for Education spokesman said: “This government is providing the biggest uplift to school funding in a decade – £14 billion in total over the three years to 2022-23..."
Friday, 8 October 2021 00:01
Adult social care contributes £50.3 billion to England economy, says new report
The growing adult social care sector and its skilled workforce contributes £50.3 billion to the English economy according to a new report published by Skills for Care...
Friday, 8 October 2021 00:01
Drakeford outlines plan to keep Wales open and safe during “challenging” winter ahead
The First Minister, Mark Drakeford, will tomorrow publish new plans to help keep Wales open and safe during the difficult autumn and winter months ahead.
Thursday, 7 October 2021 22:00