Second reading (and remaining stages) (Lords) of the Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) Bill - Apr 21
The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) (Con): My Lords, I am a bit out of practice —I am so used to doing things on Zoom now—but I am very pleased to be able to move that the Bill be now read a Second Time...
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:17
Oral answer (Lords) on India: Scam Call Centres - Apr 21
Lord Naseby asked the Government what representations they have made to the government of India to request the closure of call centres targeting British citizens with scams...
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:13
Labour: Universities need to be saved from bankruptcy during this crisis
Emma Hardy MP, Shadow Minister for Universities, has called on the government to underwrite higher education funding to protect and prevent institutions from going bankrupt as a result of the coronavirus crisis...
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:12
Proceedings in the Scottish Parliament - April 21
Business in the Scottish Parliament was dominated by matters relating to Covid-19...
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:03
Labour urges re-opening of helpline for veterans
Labour is today urging Ministers to re-open the Government's dedicated Veterans UK Helpline, which has been closed, while other vital Government support on pensions and compensation payments has also been scaled back...
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:02
Davey calls for independent inquiry into handling of coronavirus crisis
Ed Davey, Acting Leader of the the Liberal Democrats, has reiterated the need for the Government to continue to put all its energy into stopping the spread of coronavirus...
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 07:07
EEF: New evidence review highlights core features that can unlock potential of remote schooling
EEF publishes package of resources for schools and parents to help them make the most of remote learning...
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 00:01
MPs approve historic motion to allow remote participation in key Commons proceedings
MPs have today approved a motion that will allow them to participate in questions (including PMQs), urgent questions and ministerial statements via video link...
Tuesday, 21 April 2020 20:59
Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2019 to 2020
Teachers' pension scheme payments made on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) in the 2019 to 2020 financial year...
Tuesday, 21 April 2020 17:17
Sutton Trust: Learning from Home - Green Shoots?
Associate Director of Research and Policy Carl Cullinane discusses the realities of learning from home for many pupils up and down the country...
Tuesday, 21 April 2020 16:30