Chancellor must do more to tackle rampant rural disadvantage, CPRE urge
There is a long way to go until rural communities see their fair share of investment as new economic research reveals government spending per person on public infrastructure is 44% higher for urban areas than it is for rural areas that include no major cities...
Monday, 22 February 2021 10:02
New King's Fund report calls on London’s health and care leaders to ignite efforts to tackle health inequalities
Today’s report from The King’s Fund, Integrated Care Systems in London: challenges and opportunities ahead...
Monday, 22 February 2021 00:01
£62m cost of supply teachers equates to a new teacher in every school, says TPA
With the expected announcement of the roadmap for the return to schools, the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has revealed that the annual cost of supply teachers equates to...
Monday, 22 February 2021 00:01
Extend tax cut to save museums and theatres and help our high streets, says Labour
Labour is today urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to confirm immediately an extension of temporary business rates relief for six months...
Monday, 22 February 2021 00:01
Prime Minister to publish roadmap for cautiously easing Covid restrictions
The Prime Minister will today set out the Government’s roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restrictions in England...
Monday, 22 February 2021 00:01
Prioritising teachers for vaccination key to post-lockdown recovery, says NASUWT
The NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union has welcomed the pledge from the Government that all adults will be offered their first Covid vaccination by the end of July...
Monday, 22 February 2021 00:01
Highly desirable for all children to return to school before easter, but policy must meet two key tests, says Education Policy Institute
Commenting before the Prime Minister's announcement on schools reopening on Monday, the Education Policy Institute (EPI) has said that it would be highly desirable...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 11:06
Government announces increased support for fishing and shellfish businesses
The Government has announced enhanced financial support for the seafood industry with cash grants for seafood and aquaculture businesses across the UK...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:54
Government announces plan to scrap EU law, ensuring British drivers avoid £50 a year insurance hike
British drivers will avoid an estimated £50 a year increase in motor insurance costs as the government confirms it plans to do away with the controversial EU ‘Vnuk’ law...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:37
New Psychological First Aid training launched
From Monday 22 February, people who care for or work with children and young people aged up to 25 who have been affected by COVID-19...
Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:34