OfS responds to the government’s interim response to the Augar review, statutory guidance on funding, and the TEF
Commenting on the government’s interim response to the post-18 review of education and funding, Nicola Dandridge, chief executive of the Office for Students, said...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 11:17
Jonathan Ashworth responds to Health Secretary's statement on vaccine roll-out
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to Matt Hancock’s answer to an Urgent Question on the vaccine roll-out, said...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 11:15
£102-million investment in detect and destroy system for British Army
The British Army has invested £102-million in a high-end surveillance system which allows frontline soldiers to detect and engage enemy targets in seconds...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 11:10
NEU comments on Gavin Williamson words on Schools
Commenting on the Education Secretary’s pledge that schools and colleges will have two weeks' notice of any plan to open more widely, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 11:09
House of Lords debate today - Baroness Deech to call for more universities adopt the IHRA definition
There will be a one-hour debate this afternoon at about 4.30 in the Grand Committee of the House of Lords on the report by the Community Security Trust...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 11:04
Transport Scotland: Providing free bus travel for young people aged under 19
Following consultation, the Scottish Government is making preparations to extend free bus travel to all young people under the age of 19 who reside in Scotland...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 10:32
UUK response to government’s interim response to the Augar review, post-qualifications admissions consultation and TEF
Professor Julia Buckingham, President of Universities UK, said: “Any reforms must be for the benefit of students, the economy and society and be backed by sufficient funding to ensure that every student receives a high quality education which best suits their needs and aspirations...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 10:29
Guidance: Check if you're eligible for the Christmas Support Payment for wet-led pubs
The Christmas Support Payment (CSP) supports wet-led pubs that have been severely impacted over the Christmas period due to temporary local restrictions...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 10:28
£3.1 million for support to those representing themselves in court
Funding from a new grant has now been fully awarded to 11 different projects supporting vulnerable people across England and Wales, the Ministry of Justice has announced...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 10:08
Long-awaited further education White Paper is a positive step forward for universities and businesses alike, says NCUB
The long-awaited Further Education White Paper and interim response to the Augar Review both place an important emphasis on reskilling...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 09:55