Regulator plans tougher minimum standards in higher education
A consultation launched by the Office for Students (OfS) today [Tuesday 17 November] sets out initial proposals to raise the bar on quality and standards in higher education...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 00:01
Government leads national drive to protect victims of child abuse
As further pandemic restrictions take effect in England, the Home Office has joined forces with charities including the NSPCC, Barnardo’s and The Children’s Society to launch a new campaign to protect victims of child abuse...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 00:01
Department for Education responds to OfS consultation regulating quality in HE
Universities Minister Michelle Donelan said: “We want all university students, regardless of their background, to benefit from high quality, world-leading higher education...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 00:01
Landmark reforms to improve social housing and give residents a greater voice
Major reforms to support housing tenants in England and?ensure landlords raise standards where needed have been announced today (Tuesday 17 November) by?the?Housing Secretary?Robert?Jenrick...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 00:01
Decarbonising Northern homes could create 77,000 new green jobs in post-pandemic stimulus says IPPR North research
Retrofitting homes in the North of England, as part of an effort to meet the UK’s commitments in the Paris Agreement...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 00:01
Ed Miliband responds to IPPR North research on decarbonising Northern homes
Ed Miliband MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, said...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020 00:01
Government updates rules for farm workers arriving in England
Seasonal workers arriving in England to carry out vital work on farms ahead of Christmas will now be able to work as soon as they arrive in the country...
Monday, 16 November 2020 23:17
Which? responds to Electrical Safety First's call to avoid buying electronics from online marketplaces
Which? has responded to Electrical Safety First's calls for consumers to avoid buying electronics from online marketplaces...
Monday, 16 November 2020 20:24
Royal Mail to collect COVID-19 test kits 7 days a week
Royal Mail is introducing a weekend extension for over 15,000 existing priority postboxes from 21 November...
Monday, 16 November 2020 20:19
New Help to Buy scheme open for business
Homes England has announced that first-time buyers interested in new-build homes can apply for the new Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme...
Monday, 16 November 2020 20:16