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National Audit Office report on The government's approach to test and trace in England - interim report

Today's interim report from the National Audit Office (NAO) finds that the government has rapidly scaled up COVID-19 testing and tracing from a low base...

Friday, 11 December 2020 00:01

Office for Students: English higher education ‘in reasonable financial shape’ despite impact of pandemic

Finances at England’s universities and other higher education providers largely remain sound despite the early impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...

Friday, 11 December 2020 00:01

Jonathan Ashworth responds to NAO report on Test and Trace

Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to the NAO’s report on Test and Trace, said...

Friday, 11 December 2020 00:01

Joint Communique for the Meeting between HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and PM Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met today...

Thursday, 10 December 2020 19:48

London Plan: letter from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has written to the Mayor of London today...

Thursday, 10 December 2020 19:18

Teacher unions comment on testing of pupils in worst-hit Covid areas

Commenting on plans for Covid testing of secondary school-aged children in parts of London, Essex, and Kent...

Thursday, 10 December 2020 18:14

Will Poulter urges University of Bristol to end use of near-drowning test on animals

University of Bristol alumnus and The Maze Runner actor Will Poulter has sent a letter to the institution's vice-chancellor and president...

Thursday, 10 December 2020 17:04

LGA responds to £46m Changing Futures scheme

Responding to the announcement of a £46 million Changing Futures scheme to support people who are vulnerable, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said...

Thursday, 10 December 2020 16:03

Government's rejection of pay uplift for Band 3 prison officers is an insult - David Lammy

David Lammy MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the government’s decision to reject the pay review body's recommendation of a £3,000 uplift for Band 3 prison officers, said...

Thursday, 10 December 2020 16:01

Consultation seeks views about exam advance information

Extra support for GCSE, AS and A level 2021 exams – consultation on principles for exam topic advance information and support materials...

Thursday, 10 December 2020 15:36