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Updated guidance published for the safe use of places of worship and special religious services and gatherings during the pandemic

Guidance to provide advice on how places of worship can open, for limited permitted activities, in a manner that is safe...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 22:52

Updated guidance published on National Data Strategy

The National Data Strategy (NDS) is an ambitious, pro-growth strategy that drives the UK in building a world-leading data economy while ensuring public trust in data use...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 22:45

Everyone working in care homes to be fully vaccinated under new law to protect residents

Care home residents will be better protected from death and serious illness, following confirmation people working in care homes will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 16:41

Parliament restoration programme invites public to share ideas and views on the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster

People across the UK are being invited to tell the Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme what they think about key aspects of the restoration of the nation’s Parliament buildings...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 16:39

Government extends business support measures

The Government has extended temporary insolvency measures providing further support to businesses during the pandemic...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 16:37

NAHT comments on confirmation of phonics check for Autumn term

Commenting as the Secretary of State for Education confirms that phonics checks will be going ahead for primary schools in the Autumn term...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 16:36

NAHT comments on extension to role of virtual school heads

Commenting as the Department for Education announce grant funding to extend the role of virtual school heads...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 16:35

Presentation of Private Members’ Bills: Dates for second reading announced

Twenty lucky MPs were drawn in a Private Members’ Bills ballot which took place last month, and these MPs have spent the past few weeks deciding on which topic they wish to introduce legislation...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 15:52

Non-exam assessment proposals receive strong support

Changes agreed for non-exam assessment and fieldwork in 2021 will be carried forward for another year...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 15:51

Education Secretary: Improving pupil outcomes is number one priority

Improving outcomes for young people – wherever they live – has been hailed by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson as central to the Government’s plans for building back better from the pandemic today...

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 15:49