Shapps’ “Looking-glass World” defence of Sunak adds to mounting questions
On the Today programme this morning, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claimed that the right thing to do when “a former parliamentarian texts you on behalf of a business and says … I need some government support” is “just forward it on” and “let it be dealt with the usual channels” and “leave it to the civil service.”
Friday, 9 April 2021 11:41
NEU conference passes motion on Funding for Nursery Schools
Commenting on the passing of motion 35 at the National Education Union’s Annual Conference, which is being held virtually, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Friday, 9 April 2021 11:36
NEU conference passes motion on SEND Funding and Mental Health
Commenting on the passing of motion 34 at the National Education Union’s Annual Conference, which is being held virtually, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Friday, 9 April 2021 11:35
Government announces easing of coronavirus restrictions for charity fundraising
Public fundraising will be permitted to return from Monday 12 April, as part of the next phase of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown...
Friday, 9 April 2021 11:02
Charity regulator appoints interim manager to Beth Yosef Foundation
The Charity Commission has appointed an interim manager to the East London-based charity Beth Yosef Foundation...
Friday, 9 April 2021 10:52
NEU conference passes motion on Union Recognition and Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
The National Education Union’s 2021 Annual Conference has today debated calls from members working in the independent sector for a national campaign to protect teachers’ pensions in the sector and for collective trade union representation in independent schools...
Friday, 9 April 2021 10:50
NEU conference passes motion on Post-16 Sector
Commenting on the passing of motion 32 at the National Education Union’s Annual Conference, which is being held virtually, Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Friday, 9 April 2021 10:49
“£25million a year extra and 6 Pledges for Policing – Plaid Cymru sets out its vision for Policing and Justice at PCC manifesto launch.
Plaid Cymru will today unveil its manifesto for the Police and Crime Commissioner election on May 6th with its Six Pledges for Policing – commitments party Leader, Adam Price says can create a fairer, safer Wales...
Friday, 9 April 2021 09:28
Global Travel Taskforce sets out framework to safely reopen international travel
Recommendations include the launch of a new traffic light system and 'green watchlist', and the introduction of travel certification....
Friday, 9 April 2021 09:26
Foodhub reveals that Birmingham orders more takeaways than anywhere else in the UK
The city of Birmingham has been declared the lockdown takeaway capital of the UK, after new research revealed Brummies ordered more takeaways than any other city in the UK...
Friday, 9 April 2021 09:11