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FM must bring forward school holidays say Scottish Greens

Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie MSP has called on the Scottish Government to put in place measures to ensure that teachers aren’t forced to undertake contact tracing work on Christmas eve and Christmas day...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 16:01

Education Secretary confirms plans for two key children's sector appointments

The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has named Dame Rachel de Souza as his preferred candidate to be the next Children’s Commissioner for England, following approval by the Prime Minister...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 15:58

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people to get extra education support

Children and young people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities will receive extra educational support under proposals outlined today (Tuesday 8 December) by Communities Minister Lord Greenhalgh...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 15:38

Businesses and Brexit preparedness - Business Committee Chair statement

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has today commented on businesses and Brexit preparedness following an evidence session this morning...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 15:34

Louise Haigh reacts to agreement on Northern Ireland Protocol at UK-EU Joint Committee

Louise Haigh MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, commenting on the agreement reached on the Northern Ireland Protocol at the UK-EU Joint Committee, said...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 15:07

Westminster Hall debate on Covid-19: Music Education - Dec 8

Andrew Lewer (Northampton South) (Con): I beg to move, that this House has considered the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on music education...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 15:05

Oral answers to questions (Commons): Justice - Dec 8

Katherine Fletcher (South Ribble) (Con): What steps his Department is taking to increase prison capacity...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 14:59

Lords Committee: National Plan for Sport and Recreation - Transcript from Dec 2

The National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee is appointed to consider the effectiveness of current sport and recreation policies and initiatives, and the case for a national plan for sport and recreation...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 14:37

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Greece: Matthew Lodge

Mr Matthew Lodge has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic in succession to Ms Kate Smith CMG...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 14:13

Consultation on the minimum age for playing National Lottery games (update)

This document is the governments response to the consultation on the minimum age to play National Lottery games...

Tuesday, 8 December 2020 14:10