More than two-thirds of schools’ Covid costs are not met by government support, EPI report finds
A new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) finds that less than a third (31%) of the additional costs facing schools as a result of the pandemic are covered by the government’s support fund...
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 00:01
New Report warns that 5G roll-out risks repeating legacy of mobile ‘not-spots’
The DCMS Committee is warning the Government that it risks failing to meet its revised-down target for gigabit-capable broadband in the face of considerable challenges...
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 00:01
Coronavirus: pandemic has had “profoundly adverse effects” on disabled people’s access to services – Women and Equalities Committee calls for independent inquiry
Disabled people have suffered a range of profoundly adverse effects from the pandemic, including starkly disproportionate deaths...
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 00:01
Brexit: MPs warn food prices may rise as a result of curbs on workers in the food supply chain
The Government must be ready to make changes to its new immigration policy, or risk increased food prices, according to a new report...
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 00:01
Return to ‘path of meaningful negotiations’, UN envoy urges Israelis, Palestinians
Addressing the UN Security Council on Monday, the UN envoy for the Middle East Peace Process urged Israelis, Palestinians, regional States and the broader international community...
Monday, 21 December 2020 19:57
Seeking cooperation in order to achieve a two-state solution - speech by Ambassador Barbara Woodward
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East...
Monday, 21 December 2020 19:55
Clinical Research Organisation identified to lead bovine TB cattle vaccination field trials
Following an open competition, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract to Eville & Jones, to run veterinary field trials of CattleBCG vaccine...
Monday, 21 December 2020 16:57
Scottish government publishes hydrogen policy statement
The hydrogen sector will receive £100 million over the next five years to support a green recovery and Scotland’s just transition to net zero...
Monday, 21 December 2020 14:09
NEU calls for new measures to ensure safe return of schools and colleges in January
The National Education Union has today written to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Education calling for new measures to be put in place...
Monday, 21 December 2020 14:07
Carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS): business models
An update on the proposed commercial frameworks for transport and storage, power, and industrial carbon capture business models...
Monday, 21 December 2020 12:13