UUK response to government’s interim response to the Augar review, post-qualifications admissions consultation and TEF
Professor Julia Buckingham, President of Universities UK, said: “Any reforms must be for the benefit of students, the economy and society and be backed by sufficient funding to ensure that every student receives a high quality education which best suits their needs and aspirations...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 10:29
Guidance: Check if you're eligible for the Christmas Support Payment for wet-led pubs
The Christmas Support Payment (CSP) supports wet-led pubs that have been severely impacted over the Christmas period due to temporary local restrictions...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 10:28
£3.1 million for support to those representing themselves in court
Funding from a new grant has now been fully awarded to 11 different projects supporting vulnerable people across England and Wales, the Ministry of Justice has announced...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 10:08
Long-awaited further education White Paper is a positive step forward for universities and businesses alike, says NCUB
The long-awaited Further Education White Paper and interim response to the Augar Review both place an important emphasis on reskilling...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 09:55
COP26 calls for groups to bring climate summit to life
Applications have opened today to help shape the COP26 venue in Glasgow ahead of the crucial climate change talks later this year...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 09:54
Over three quarters of secondary schools order free period products
More than three quarters of state secondary schools and colleges in England have accessed period products from the free Government scheme, according to new data released today...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 09:52
Pioneering reforms to boost skills and jobs (with link to White Paper)
Landmark reforms that will transform post-16 education and training, boost skills and get more people into work, have been published today (21 January) by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 09:33
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Croatia: Simon Thomas
Mr Simon Thomas OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia in succession to Mr Andrew Dalgleish...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 09:32
January 2021 findings from COVID-19 study published
Initial findings from Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI show infections increased by 50% from early December, with 1 in 63 people infected...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 09:11
London hits electric vehicle charging points milestone
300 more electric vehicle rapid charging points have been installed across the capital by the Mayor and Transport for London, increasing London’s total number of charging points to almost 6,000...
Thursday, 21 January 2021 08:41