NAHT comments on EEF/NFER report showing that younger pupils have fallen behind in maths and reading as a result of pandemic
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “This report shows the scale of the challenge in helping children recover lost learning during the pandemic...
Friday, 3 December 2021 00:01
Working from home is not an "easy fix" for the disadvantages faced by disabled workers, new study shows
A post-pandemic increase in working from home will not help reduce the disadvantage faced by disabled workers, a new study shows...
Friday, 3 December 2021 00:01
ASCL comment on EEF research into pandemic impact on key stage 1 pupil attainment
Commenting on the publication by the Education Endowment Foundation of research into the impact of disruption to learning during the pandemic on younger pupils’ reading and maths skills...
Friday, 3 December 2021 00:01
Government sets out plans to clean up the UK’s supply chains to help protect forests
Plans to clean up the UK’s supply chains to tackle illegal deforestation were stepped up today (3 December) as the government launched a consultation on how to implement new measures in the Environment Act...
Friday, 3 December 2021 00:01
£700 million to support NHS as public advised to do their bit this winter
Hospitals across the country will benefit from a share of £700 million to expand wards, install modular operating theatres, upgrade outpatient spaces and MRI and screening technology, to help reduce waiting lists...
Friday, 3 December 2021 00:01
House of Lords briefing note on the Health and Care Bill
The Health and Care Bill is scheduled for second reading in the House of Lords on 7 December 2021. This Lords Library briefing focuses on how the bill changed as it went through the House of Commons...
Thursday, 2 December 2021 23:24
Labour demands answers on £70m “stealth cut” for disabled people
On International Day for Disabled People, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities, Anneliese Dodds, has called on the Government to “come clean” about its plans to reform disability benefits...
Thursday, 2 December 2021 22:30
Labour calls for rate freeze to boost growth
New analysis from Labour has revealed the debt burden weighing down British businesses...
Thursday, 2 December 2021 22:30
Lucy Powell responds to Kevin Brennan's Bill
Lucy Powell MP, Labour’s Shadow Culture Secretary, ahead of the second reading of the Bill to ensure fair remuneration for performers and composers, said...
Thursday, 2 December 2021 22:30
Prisons Minister announces end to Rainsbrook contract
The contract to manage Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre in Warwickshire has ended by mutual agreement, Prisons Minister Victoria Atkins confirmed today.,,.
Thursday, 2 December 2021 21:39