Teacher unions comment on testing of pupils in worst-hit Covid areas
Commenting on plans for Covid testing of secondary school-aged children in parts of London, Essex, and Kent...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 18:14
Will Poulter urges University of Bristol to end use of near-drowning test on animals
University of Bristol alumnus and The Maze Runner actor Will Poulter has sent a letter to the institution's vice-chancellor and president...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 17:04
LGA responds to £46m Changing Futures scheme
Responding to the announcement of a £46 million Changing Futures scheme to support people who are vulnerable, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 16:03
Government's rejection of pay uplift for Band 3 prison officers is an insult - David Lammy
David Lammy MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the government’s decision to reject the pay review body's recommendation of a £3,000 uplift for Band 3 prison officers, said...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 16:01
Consultation seeks views about exam advance information
Extra support for GCSE, AS and A level 2021 exams – consultation on principles for exam topic advance information and support materials...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 15:36
Science Minister speaks at the Universities UK Research and Innovation Conference
At an online event, Amanda Solloway spoke about the government’s ambition for research and innovation, and progress on developing the R&D Places Strategy...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 15:34
Karl Turner responds to report from 90 children’s charities showing 6,000 children per year have been denied legal advice since 2013 legal aid cuts
Karl Turner MP, Labour’s Shadow Legal Aid Minister, responding to a report from 90 children’s charities showing at least 6,000 children per year have been denied legal advice since the 2013 legal aid cuts, said...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 15:33
Attorney General clarifies law on sexual assault
The Attorney General asked the Court of Appeal to clarify the law in this area...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 14:59
Justin Madders responds to Ockenden Review of maternity services publication
Justin Madders, Labour’s Shadow Health Minister, responding to the publication of the Ockenden Review of maternity services said...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 14:43
New NHS Test and Trace plan to support return to more normal way of life
The NHS Test and Trace business plan sets out a strategy to increase the speed and reach of testing and tracing, working with local partnerships...
Thursday, 10 December 2020 14:42