Labour's jobs plan would support 400,000 new jobs and put in place 'Jobs Promise' for young people
Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, today sets out Labour’s plan to create 400,000 secure jobs in low-carbon industries to boost employment and increase opportunities right across the country...
Friday, 23 April 2021 00:01
ASCL survey reveals range of approaches to assessing GCSEs and A-levels
Most schools will be placing an emphasis on using exam-style papers this summer to assess students for GCSEs, A-levels and other qualifications following the government’s decision to cancel public exams, a survey by the Association of School and College Leaders has found..
Friday, 23 April 2021 00:01
The Future of Probation: Napo’s response to the Justice Select Committee report
Napo has campaigned tirelessly over the last seven years to reunify probation following the disastrous privatisation of probation under the then Secretary of State Chris Grayling...
Friday, 23 April 2021 00:01
Labour wants “big conversation” on early years as new data shows impact of Conservative cuts to Sure Start centres
Today [Friday] Labour is launching a programme of engagement events on early years to talk to families about the importance of early education and childcare services...
Friday, 23 April 2021 00:01
£7 Million global screen fund launched as industry looks ahead to Oscars
More British film and screen content will reach an international stage thanks to a £7 million UK Global Screen Fund launched today by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden...
Friday, 23 April 2021 00:01
Probation Providers’ Forum response to the Future of Probation report published by the Justice Committee report
Responding to the House of Commons Justice Committee’s report on the future of probation, a spokesman for The Probation Providers’ Forum, representing community rehabilitation companies supervising 50,000 low and medium risk offenders, said...
Friday, 23 April 2021 00:01
Elections could pave way to Palestinian unity, advance peace, says UN envoy
Expectations are high for the first Palestinian elections in 15 years, UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland told a virtual meeting of the Security Council...
Thursday, 22 April 2021 19:57
NICE recommends new treatment for rare blood disorder
In draft guidance published 15 April 2021, NICE has recommended ravulizumab (Ultomiris, Alexion Pharmaceuticals) as a treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PHN)...
Thursday, 22 April 2021 19:46
Department for International Trade published updated list of UK trade agreements with non-EU countries
Find out about the trade agreements the UK has concluded that are in effect and the progress of our discussions with other countries...
Thursday, 22 April 2021 18:11
Advance line on debate on proposed closure of GKN Automotive plant in Birmingham
Next Wednesday there will be a Westminster Hall debate moved by Labour MP Jack Dromey on the proposed closure of the GKN plant in Birmingham...
Thursday, 22 April 2021 17:55