ASCL comment on continued use of face coverings in secondary schools
Commenting on the announcement that secondary school pupils will need to continue wearing face coverings in lessons, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 16:30
Return to full-time school in Scotland
Majority of pupils back after Easter break...
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 16:10
Face coverings in schools and colleges to remain in place
The government has today, Tuesday 6 April, confirmed that face coverings should continue to be worn in secondary school and college classrooms as a precautionary measure when students return after the Easter break...
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 15:41
Labour reiterates support for frontline officers in Northern Ireland after days of disturbances
Louise Haigh MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, met with Police Federation Northern Ireland Chairman, Mark Lindsay, to reiterate her support for frontline officers after days of disturbances led to over 41 injuries of police officers..
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 15:24
Chancellor response to the IMF World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report
Please see below the Chancellor's response to the IMF's World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability report...
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 14:24
New figures show increase in energy efficient homes
The majority of new homes in England are in the most energy efficient bands, according to figures published on Thursday...
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 13:18
March was the best month for battery electric new car sales on record - RAC comment
RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Despite the ongoing effect of the pandemic, when it comes to electric car sales March was a remarkable month...
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 11:52
Debt respite scheme (breathing space): Guidance on mental health crisis breathing space
Guidance for Approved Mental Health Professionals and others about mental health crisis breathing space...
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 11:33
£4m for councils to support more families to resolve parental conflict
From today, councils can apply to the DWP for funding to train frontline staff who regularly come into contact with families facing conflict, so they can intervene at the right time to reduce friction between parents and help shield their children.
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 11:32
Greensill access to Covid loans: five key questions for Chancellor as Recovery Loan Scheme launches
Labour has called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to urgently explain why he granted Greensill Capital access to a government-backed Covid loan scheme even though the Treasury knew it was exempt from safeguards imposed on other banks...
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 09:42