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As Bristol GKN threatens one in five job losses, Unite calls for all options to save jobs to be considered

Unite, the UK’s leading union, is calling on GKN Western Approach to consider all options to eradicate or mitigate proposed job losses at its factory in Bristol...

Monday, 3 August 2020 16:19

NEU comment on Ofqual: arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A-Levels in 2021

Commenting on the outcome of Ofqual's consultation into arrangements for next years exams and assessment, Amanda Brown, Deputy General Secretary at the National Education Union, said...

Monday, 3 August 2020 15:39

Police unions seek improvement of pay offer

The police staff trade unions – UNISON, Unite and GMB – have agreed to go back to the employers to seek an improvement for low-paid police staff...

Monday, 3 August 2020 15:22

£20 million to improve small business leadership and problem-solving skills in the wake of coronavirus

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis spurs British businesses to adopt new ways of working, the government is investing £20 million to improve small businesses’ management...

Monday, 3 August 2020 15:19

AIC responds to FCA consultation paper on open-ended property funds

The Association of Investment Companies has responded to the FCA’s Consultation Paper, ‘Liquidity mismatch in authorised open-ended property funds’...

Monday, 3 August 2020 15:17

Scottish minister calls for emergency funding to prevent homelessness

The UK government must reconsider its position on people with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) according to Housing Minister Kevin Stewart...

Monday, 3 August 2020 15:08

Scotland's Drug Deaths Taskforce marks first year

Almost £4 million has been allocated by Scotland's Drug Deaths Taskforce to projects to support its work reducing harm and deaths...

Monday, 3 August 2020 15:05

Ofqual confirms changes to GCSEs, AS and A levels next year, following consultation

Ofqual has confirmed changes to GCSEs, AS and A levels next year, following consultation; and has published new proposals...

Monday, 3 August 2020 15:03

Employment and COVID-19 inquiry launched by Lords Economic Affairs Committee

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, chaired by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, today invites written contributions...

Monday, 3 August 2020 14:56

Sir Philip Barton appointed as Permanent Under-Secretary of new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, has announced the appointment of Sir Philip Barton...

Monday, 3 August 2020 14:45