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
Fines of up to £5,000 for animal offences proposed under new Penalty Notices Bill
Individuals who commit offences against animals will face fines of up to £5,000 under new legislation introduced to Parliament today...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 15:41
Government backs Bill banning the use of glue traps for pest control
The use of cruel and inhumane glue traps to catch rodents could be banned under a new law backed by the Government...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 15:36
Government’s border failure to cost UK economy more than £4 billion
Labour today reveal how the UK government’s border failures against the Delta variant– resulting in a delay of the roadmap to lift restrictions – will cost the UK economy £4.7 billion, according to ONS data...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 15:03
Over £16M to strengthen support for children and young people with a social worker
Children with a social worker in England will benefit from further dedicated support in school and at college to help level up their outcomes in education and reach their full potential...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 14:58