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Labour calls for Health Secretary to pay back donations after disgraceful attack on NHS heroes

Labour is demanding that Matt Hancock condemns a report published by the Institute of Economic Affairs...

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 13:08

CBI responds to new testing rules for international travellers

Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director, said: “Business understands the priority is to protect the health of the population, and supports measures to reduce infections and hasten the return to a normal way of life...

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 13:04

Labour calls on Government to classify Covid-19 as a serious workplace risk

Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Employment Rights and Protections Secretary, commenting on the Government’s admission that Covid-19 has not been categorised as a serious workplace risk, said...

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 12:53

Helping pupils recover from lockdown is a long-term project, says NAHT

In recent days there has been a great deal of speculation about government plans to help young people who have lost out on learning during the pandemic...

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 12:43

Kate Green responds to James Wharton’s appointment as Chair of the Office for Students

Kate Green MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Education, responding to James Wharton’s appointment as Chair of the Office for Students, said...

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 12:41

DWP’s preparations for changes in the world of work: Work and Pensions Committee questions Employment Minister Mims Davies MP

The Work and Pensions Committee is to question Minister for Employment Mims Davies as part of the inquiry into DWP’s preparations for changes in the world of work...

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 12:26

CAAT: As UK refuses to follow US lead, new figures reveal £1.4 billion worth of arms exports licensed to Saudi Arabia in aftermath of decision to resume arms sales

New government statistics, published today, show that the UK Government licensed £1.4 billion worth of weapons sales to Saudi Arabian forces in the immediate aftermath of its decision to renew arms sales to the regime in July 2020

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 11:07

ASCL comment on speculation about extended school days and summer term

Responding to ongoing speculation about extending the school day and summer term, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 09:45

Launching the Independent Review of Construction Frameworks

An Independent Review into Construction Frameworks as part of the Construction Playbook implementation...

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 08:46

Norwegian Refugee Council: Israel displaces more Palestinian Bedouins, seizes their tents in Humsa Al-Bqai’a

Israel seized more tents donated by humanitarian organisations to Palestinian Bedouins in Humsa Al-Bqai’a yesterday, continuing to block international aid since demolishing or confiscating 46 structures in the community in one week...

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 08:43